You are only born with one skin to live in, so it’s important to do your part to protect it and keep it healthy and looking great. Yet many people develop bad skin habits over time due to stress, laziness, or misinformation. Some skin damage is irreparable, but fortunately, the skin has powerful, natural healing abilities, so you may be able to reverse past damage and feel better about the skin you’re in.
These are some of the most common skin habits to stop right now, plus tips on how to heal damaged skin once you have committed to healthier habits.
Picking Your Skin
There is a specific condition called Skin Picking Disorder that involves repetitive behaviors often caused by anxiety, boredom, or emotional trauma. However, even people who do not have this disorder may subconsciously pick scabs and scratch at their skin as a nervous habit.
Not Wearing Sunscreen
It is a smart idea to wear sunscreen anytime you go outside during the daytime, regardless of the weather or season. Skipping sunscreen can lead to painful sunburns, long-term skin damage, premature aging, and even skin cancer.
Sleeping in Makeup
If you wear makeup during the day, it is important to wash your face before going to bed. Leaving makeup on overnight leads to clogged pores and acne because of the buildup of oil and dirt trapped between the skin and layers of makeup.
Not Moisturizing Regularly
The skin naturally gets dried out from environmental conditions, such as sunshine, wind, and air pollutants. It needs a steady source of moisture to look healthy and youthful. There are moisturizer products designed to address different skin types that you can choose from. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will also increase your skin’s moisture.
Using Harsh Ingredients
Many people make the mistake of using harsh, toxic ingredients on their skin during the cleansing process. Exfoliation is good for the skin because it removes dead skin cells to make way for healthy new ones. However, exfoliation products should be gentle and natural so that they don’t irritate the skin or cause redness after use.
Homeopathic Skin Repair
If you are guilty of one or more of these bad skin habits, there is still hope for having healthy and renewed skin in the future. You can do a lot to improve your skin through simple lifestyle changes, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, getting more sleep, and covering up your skin with protective clothing when going outside.
There are also homeopathic remedies that you can use on your skin to repair the damage, alleviate symptoms, and improve its appearance. If you experience inflamed skin, cracking, flaking, or itching due to bad skin habits, try Seagate’s OliveViate Topical Skin Relief, which is chemical-free and offers antimicrobial and antioxidant protection for the skin.