Beauty Routine Habits That In Fact Damage The Skin: 4 Main Errors That Often Occur

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JAKARTA - The skin is not only an outer layer that polishs appearance but also as the outer organs of the body, the skin plays an important role for health as a whole. As emphasized by ERum N. Ilyas, a board-certified dermatologist, quoted from Well and Good, Tuesday, October 28, skin care is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also understanding skin functions and respecting his role in maintaining well-being.

Ironically, many people actually carry out beauty habits that appear 'safe' but can actually harm the skin so that it causes excessive drought, more frequent acne, redness, and black spots. This article will invite you to highlight the four most common mistakes made in daily beauty routines.

Exfoliation is often seen as a shortcut towards smooth and glowing skin. However, if it is done too often or with methods that are too aggressive, for example using a brush or mechanical device, it can actually cause infection, such as cases of impitigo due to staciooclastic bacteria.

Instead of making the skin healthier, this kind of habit can damage natural skin protections, making them more sensitive and prone to irritation. As a suggestion, choose a sugar scrub or apricot that is soft in nature, and limit its use only a few times per week.

The skin around the eyes is among the softest and most prone to disorder. Mistakes in applying Concealer, including sweeping too hard or not paying attention to conditions under the eyes, can exacerbate conditions such as swelling due to fluid accumulation (gravity effect) and eventually make the area appear darker or coarser.

Dr. Ilyas suggested that when defending the cream in this area, it starts from the near-nose to the outside, to help flow the fluid into the lymphatic system and avoid buildup that causes the rounding up' of the skin.

The order of product use in skin care routines is often underestimated, even though this greatly affects effectiveness and safety. Dr. Ilyas emphasized that products that have active ingredients, especially medical ingredients, must be applied first so that they can touch the right layer of skin, then coated with more heavy' products such as creams or lotions to lock the benefits.

In general, simple rules can be remembered: from light to the heaviest, for example, serum before lotion, cream before makeup. If this sequence is reversed, it could be that the active material is not absorbed optimally or even hinders each other.

The use of fake eyelash can indeed add to the glamorous touch, but the weight of the fake fur and the adhesive can cause irritation of the petals. The skin there must receive treatment after installing such as using products made from petroleum or vitamin E to help regenerate after the release of fake eyelashes.

Neglecting the recovery process can make the temple skin rough, red, or vulnerable to other problems that ultimately damage the appearance that you want to beautified.

Caring for the skin is not only a matter of choosing the latest products or following the latest beauty trends. Skin health is actually more determined by awareness of daily habits. By understanding and stopping these wrong habits, you provide opportunities for the skin to 'respire', improve itself, and appear in the best condition. Healthy skin is the result of protection, careful care, and proper habits are not just expensive products.