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Essential Beauty Tips for Breaking Bad Skincare Habits

Everyone has some hard-to-break habits, but when it comes to skin, one bad habit can have far-reaching effects. Learn about these five skincare offenders, and get tips on how to set healthy habits for beautiful skin.

Most bad habits start out harmlessly enough: falling into bed after a long night without cleansing can lead to dull, rough skin. No permanent damage done, right? But a few more nights like that and soon the damage is visible. Don’t wait for skin to protest. Everyone can assess their skincare habits now and take steps toward a healthier routine with Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “5 Bad Skincare Habits to Break.”

 

 

Cradling the phone

 

When people log marathon minutes on their cell phones, the ugly truth is that they’re also transferring dirt, oil and bacteria to their skin, which can cause the telltale “phone acne” wherever the phone makes contact with the face.

 

The damage: Acne along the chin, cheek, neck or jaw line.

 

Using unsanitary makeup tools and expired cosmetics

 

When it’s time to toss old makeup, sometimes pragmatism wins out over hygiene. People want more bang for their buck with expensive beauty products — but not at the expense of their skin. Unwashed powder puffs and year-old mascara can be hoarding millions of bacteria.

 

The damage: Blemishes, rashes, infection and eye irritation.

 

Over-exfoliating

 

What’s not to love about exfoliants? Sloughing off dead skin cells with exfoliating formulas, like grainy scrubs and products with alpha hydroxy acids, helps create a baby-smooth, radiant complexion. But overdo it and the face might dry out or overcompensate by producing more oil, which can trigger breakouts.

 

The damage: Irritated, inflamed, dull and rough skin.

 

See the full guide to bad skincare habits and how to break them at Skincare-News.com.

 

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