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Sometimes your best intentions and efforts at maintaining your skin and its texture could actually be doing your skin harm. If your face is feeling taut and dull even after following a regular beauty routine, you may be doing something wrong. Removing your make-up before bed every night will ensure clean, unclogged skin. But scrubbing your face in the hope of removing all traces of make-up will yield completely different results. Similarly, washing your face twice a day will remove the dirt and grime. But washing your face with soap will probably do more harm than good. Which is why we came up with a few common blunders women unknowingly make when it comes to skin care.

Not using sunscreen
The most important thing is the use of sunscreen and one has to choose a sunscreen that has UVA and UVB blocking properties as both rays are equally harmful and drying. Use a sunscreen even if you are indoors. It is very important to make sunscreen a part of your routine as it keeps your skin from drying, and prevents sunburn pigmentation, premature ageing and wrinkles. To include applying sunscreen to your daily routine, keep your sunscreen with your toothbrush and toothpaste and apply it after brushing your teeth for a sun-safe day.
Irregular cleansing routine
If you don’t maintain a regular cleansing routine, it could lead to clogged pores and probably even breakouts if you have oily skin. Every day, your skin is exposed to a lot of dirt, dust and pollution, which cannot be removed by merely splashing water on your skin. If your skin isn’t cleansed on a daily basis, this exposure to pollutants could build up and cause discolouration, dull skin and uneven tanning. While this could happen over a long period of time, even years, it is very difficult to treat once it does. Hence prevention is better than cure. An ideal cleansing routine would include washing your face, followed by toning and moisturising.

Washing your face with soap
It is better to avoid soaps as they are harsh and leave the skin dry. Body shampoos or washes are better formulated than traditional soaps. Since they are neutral, they do not leave the skin dry. Also it is important to be gentle with your face and it is best to avoid soap, and better to use face washes. Face washes are formulated in such a way that they cleanse effectively but leave the natural oils of the skin intact. Pick one that best caters to the needs of your skin.

Harsh make-up removal methods
Removing all your make-up before you retire to bed is one of the best things you can do for your skin. However, you must remember to be gentle with your face. You can encounter problems of dry skin, rashes, pigmentation, etc. if you don’t cleanse or remove your make-up properly. Use cleansing milk with a few soft facial tissues, and gently clean your face until the tissue comes away clean. Finally wash with warm water and face wash.

Not using under eye cream
The skin around the eyes, especially on your eyelids, is the thinnest and one of the most sensitive areas of your body. Besides, the eyes are the most exposed to dust, pollutants and UV rays. Using creams and under eye gels with firming agents such as alpha hydroxyl acids, Vitamin A and Vitamin C to keep the skin taut. Keep the creams in the refrigerator for a cooling treatment.

Not drinking enough water
Your skin is the outer reflection of your inner health. Apart from being a result of a serious skin care routine, a clear, glowing complexion also comes from eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water. Water flushes out toxins from the body and helps maintain skin moisture and oil balance.
Now that you know what you’re doing wrong and how to remedy it, beautiful skin is only a right beauty routine away.n