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Sensitive Skin: 4 Common Skincare Mistakes You Should Avoid!

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Are you damaging your skin without realizing it? sensitive skin has particular needs, from eczema, to rashes, dryness, redness, and acne are all painful symptoms that need careful treatment.

Read on to discover these 4 common beauty sins that you should avoid at all cost if you want your skin to reach its full potential.




1. Washing With the wrong Cleanser

Washing your face in the morning and at night is important to keep your skin free of toxins and makeup; however, washing your face with the wrong cleanser, can irritate your skin's natural barrier, resulting in more problems and imperfections.

Many foaming gel cleansers contain harsh ingredients that strip your skin of its natural oils, dehydrating it and leaving it tight and dry. If your skin is a sensitive one, we recommend using a sulfate-free or milk cleanser that won't dry out your skin instead.



2. Harsh facial Scrub

Sensitive skin types should avoid rough scrubs with big exfoliating particles, as they can cause skin irritation which can further lead to redness, dryness, and even acne.

However, we don't have to simply disregard the usefulness of scrubs; we just need to find the right product that fits your skin. Instead, use a scrub with a smaller grain size and soothing cleaning properties.

3. Using Too many Skincare Products

For people with sensitive skin, using too many skin-care products is a big NO! It's best to start slowly when adding new products to your skin. It's best to only add one new product to your skin every 5-7 days, even if you've patch checked it.

If a negative reaction does occur, you'll be able to quickly recognise which product it was and avoid using it. Go for products that contain gentle essential oils like lavender, rose, and jasmine.



4. Applying too much Lotion

Applying too much lotion will cause your skin to become completely dependent on it for moisture, resulting in a dull and lazy skin. Unnecessarily use of lotion can clog pores and cause skin problems. Instead, Use a moisturizer not more than twice a day if you have a sensitive skin type.

Use a small amount of the best lotion for your skin type and make sure it absorbs fully. Avoid over stimulating and suffocating your skin with too much product. A little bit of the right product is important for your skin’s wellness.

Conclusion

There you have it. These amongst others are the common skincare mistakes that most sensitive skin types make. Skincare mistakes can stop your skin from reaching its full potential.

Although it may take some extra efforts to care for your sensitive skin, at the very least, by avoiding these common mistakes you'll be keeping a lot of skin reactions at arms length!

So, which of these beauty errors have you been making without realizing? Please leave a comment in the comment section below!




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