Whether you have a skincare regimen you’ve been following for quite a while, or you’re currently establishing a new one, it’s important to treat your skin with care and avoid making common skincare mistakes that can cause irritation, breakouts, and other skin concerns.

              Believe it or not, what you don’t do for your skin is just as important as what you do do! You’ll be much closer to achieving a clear, smooth, and glowing complexion if you keep in mind that some detrimental habits can get in the way of your desired results. Let’s discuss those now!

Four Common Skincare Mistakes

 Shrugging Off SPF

Do you remember going to the pool when you were young and your mother reminding you to put on some sunscreen before diving into the water? Sunscreen isn’t just for kids whose parents don’t want to see them get burned by the sun. No matter how old you are, it’s important to apply sunscreen to your face to prevent the damage (such as fine lines and wrinkles) that sun exposure can cause.

Overusing Your Exfoliator

So you’ve found an exfoliator you love and you’re using it daily. If you can relate to this statement, do yourself a huge favour and stop exfoliating so often. While exfoliators work well to increase cell turnover and make your skin feel soft and look bright, too much exfoliation can irritate your skin and even result in micro-tears across the surface of your skin. For best results, exfoliate your face a few times a week and use a gentle cleanser daily

Not Keeping Up With the Laundry

By “laundry,” we mean your pillowcases. Think about it: every night, you rest your beautiful face on a pillowcase, and throughout the night, that pillowcase is absorbing your sweat, oils, dirt, and other bacteria. If you continue sleeping on a pillowcase that needs to be washed, you may make your skin more susceptible to breakouts. Consider changing your pillowcases once every few days, especially if you have acne-prone skin.

Selecting the Wrong Water Temperature

Washing your face is something you do every day. Now, here’s a question for you: are you using hot water? If so, choose lukewarm water instead. Hot water is capable of stripping your skin of its natural oils, and those oils play a huge role in helping your skin stay healthy and maintain its natural glow.

A Skincare Mistake You Can’t Make

If you’ve made one or more of the above skincare mistakes, don’t worry— you can rectify those starting today.

Now, for good measure, we want to end this blog by sharing a skincare mistake you can’t make: booking a hydrafacial at Body ‘N’ Bloom! Our HydraFacial MD® Elite is a non-invasive and multi-step treatment ideal for all skin types. It unclogs your pores, nourishes and protects your skin, and improves your overall skin health.

              If you’re looking for Ottawa skincare specialists, Body ‘N’ Bloom receives consistently high recommendations from our clients (check out our Google reviews!). Ilona Pap will not only carefully tailor your treatments but also treat you with kindness and respect in a clean, friendly, and professional environment. Body ‘N’ Bloom prides itself on using state-of-the-art equipment and results-driven treatment methods.

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and at Body ‘N’ Bloom, we take that fact seriously and make it our mission to help your skin look and feel radiant. For more information about the skincare we proudly offer in Ottawa, please visit our website.