5 Things You Should Stop Doing Right Now If You Want Healthy Skin

By Samprita on 27 Jan 2019

Senior Digital Editor

Samprita Kuncolinkar holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and has been working at GirlStyle India since its inception. She works as a Senior Lifestyle Editor who is deeply in love with all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoying the online version of the magazine, the genres of her articles keep varying as she loves to move and groove. Apart from her work life, she loves binge-watching Netflix and loves to eat junk food for happiness.

You might be taking good care of your skin with all the efforts you can do at home or with the help of good skincare products. But you must be well aware of the fact that there are still days when you don't achieve the expected results you had wished for.

Of course, there are factors to be considered like you should not smoke, consume a limited quantity of alcohol, have loads of water each day and to never step out without a good layer of sunscreen. However, there are still a few things that you need to keep in mind about how they can end up causing skin issues.

If you wish to know about these minute mistakes you have been making in your daily life and wish to fix it immediately to get healthy and clear skin, then keep reading!

Forgetting to moisturise below your chin

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People often tend to forget that your neck is a part of your face and it needs to stay hydrated just like your face. It is best suggested that you never skip on moisturising your neck. Avoiding your skin is one of the biggest skincare blunders you can make so make sure you apply your face cream and sunscreen around your neck too.

Harsh makeup removers

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Makeup removers with chemicals in them can strip out the natural oils from your skin which ends up in making your skin, dry, dull and irritated. It is suggested that you use micellar water, balms or coconut oil to remove all the makeup or dirt from your face.

Talking on your phone

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All the bacteria that gets accumulated on the screen of your phone, get mixed with your facial oil and other germs. It is recommended that you either switch to headphones or use the speaker while talking on the phone. Also wipe your phone's screen once in a while to prevent any skin irritation.

Jogging in sun

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Sun is usually at its peak during midday which means you’re exposing your skin to more damage. Try scheduling your jogs in the morning or later in the day. And, of course, if you are going to step out of your house in the morning, applying a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 is essential.

Sleeping on one side

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The way or the position in which you sleep can affect your skin, that is why you tend to get some lines on your skin which are called ‘sleep lines.’ The people who crunch their face against pillow can get these lines quite quickly. Therefore it’s best to sleep on your back and not sideways.