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Skincare Blunders To Avoid While You’re Stuck At Home
The global pandemic has restricted us to our homes, making us lazy and careless, especially about our skincare. The regular video calls have made us unconsciously very particular about our looks. An uneven skin tone, dry skin patches, oily t-zone, popping pimples, and awkward fine lines or wrinkles each and everything has become the epitome of distraction. Therefore, to minimize these slight imperfections, people have taken skincare into their own hands. Some people have become overly active, while others have become consciously ignorant.
However, skincare is no joke, especially in a pandemic with limited resources and a lack of knowledge; it doesn’t always go as expected. The lack of experts and the proper knowledge can lead to blunders such as unknowingly picking up pimples, overusing products, and trying out all the DIYs found online. As a result, your skin feels itchy, irritated, and becomes prone to acne and whatnot. So to save you from this unwanted mess, below I have mentioned some of the everyday skincare mistakes you need to avoid while you’re stuck at home.
Home Facials Aren’t For Amateurs.
Who doesn’t love soft, supple and pimple-free skin? After a long, tedious day, you might wanna pamper yourself with a facial at home. Steaming your face, applying a soothing face mask with rich moisturizers and essential oils sounds so relaxing already. But trust me, a lot can go wrong than go right at your home-spa session.
Do you know that steaming every day or using hot steam directly on your face can have a worse effect? It can aggravate sensitive skin, and you might suffer skin inflammation. Steaming your face every day can be harsh on the skin as the pores will not get enough time to close effectively. Your face will become dry and itchy, which may lead to many fungal and bacterial infections. If you have acne/pimple prone skin, popping or touching pimples/acne too much post steaming can be adverse. The pimple-causing bacteria has got some excellent reproducing skills. You won’t even know how many pimples will be birthed on your face in the next 24 hours. So don’t touch your face unnecessarily.
To keep all the troubles at bay, I suggest going natural throughout and opting for an all-in-one solution like 24 K Pure Gold Facial Oil Serum by Clovia . This face serum makes skin glow brighter, look younger and lighten skin pigmentation. In addition, 24K gold flakes in this serum gently nourish the skin and reduce blemishes, tan and skin dullness.
Extractions At Home Is A Big No.
The fancy advertisements about extraction tools are so enticing; you might always end up with something. And the temptation to use it, Trust me, no one is spared from the temptation of using a new product claiming to give you clear porcelain skin. But consider these words written on stone ‘An amateur should never use extraction tools all by themselves, no matter what.’ You might not know the set temperature or pressure required on your skin. By digging the extraction tool deeper into the skin, you can exacerbate acne and cause deep scarring. Don’t excavate stubborn acne and blackheads all by yourself, as it can further lead to significant skin troubles. Instead of opting for risky tasks for cleaning your pores inside out, it is best to try a salicylic acid serum twice a week. I suggest using Anti-Acne Face Serum with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide by Clovia Botaniqa. The serum is a must-have as it gently exfoliates the skin, unclogs pores and effectively treats whiteheads and blackheads.
Over-Washing Your Face Throughout The Day.
Now that you are at home all day, it must be convenient to wash your face whenever you spot grease on your face. Right? I know it is very tempting, but is it correct to do so? That is the real question. Excessive cleansing can strip away the face’s natural oil, eroding the skin’s barrier and leading to dry patches all over the face. As a result, the skin overcompensates the loss by producing more oil, making the skin oily and sticky. So, instead of washing your face over and over again, opt for a gentle yet effective cleanser and wash your face properly twice a day. For example, you can choose Clovia Botaniqa Anti-Acne/Pimples Natural Face Wash with Chamomile Oil & Vitamin E. This natural face wash keeps your face free from excess oil, bacteria and keeps acne and pimples at bay.
Skipping Moisturizer.
People often skip moisturizers as they sit heavy on the skin. However, little do they know that moisturizing their face every day can be very helpful in maintaining healthy skin. Moisturizing lotions can lessen the chances of developing extreme dryness or oiliness on your face. Both extremes are harmful to the skin and can lead to skin issues. In addition, a moisturizer can also conceal skin blemishes. Hence, always apply a moisturizing cream 2-3 times a day. I suggest using Kumkumadi Face Cream from Clovia Botaniqa. This ayurvedic remedy hydrates and nourishes the skin by reducing blemishes and healing acne.
While stuck at home, people have gone to alarming lengths regarding skincare. Some have started secretly considering themselves dermatologists, while some have become the ultimate definition of couch potatoes. These people haven’t even gotten out of bed and washed their face, forget applying a moisturizer. You don’t have to layer multiple products and try all DIYs at once to get naturally glowing skin. Skincare is necessary, but it is also essential to know your skin needs. Don’t be a lazy lad & consult a skin expert to know your skin type. Once you learn your skin type, texture and sensitivity level, follow a basic skincare regime and choose natural skin care products only. Please remember to avoid extreme at-home beauty sessions to achieve healthy, glowing, pimple-free skin.
Aparna Pal
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