Common Mistakes in Your Beauty Routine and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes in Your Beauty Routine and How to Avoid Them

Ever get the feeling that something’s just not quite right despite the amount of time and effort you put into your beauty routine? It’s easy to get used to doing things a certain way and not realise when it’s not doing you as many favours as you think. In this article, we’ll explore common beauty routine mistakes and how to avoid them.

Women spend an average of 22 minutes per day just on skincare before even factoring in other aspects of a beauty regimen, so it’s worth thinking about how to do it best! Here are a few ways you might be able to correct mistakes and get more out of the time you invest.

Skincare Misses

Exfoliation is an important element of a healthy skincare routine – it removes dead skin cells and promotes cell turnover – but be careful not to over-exfoliate. Doing it too often, especially with harsh scrubs or potent acids, can strip the skin of its natural oils and lead to sensitivity, dryness and breakouts. Choose the right exfoliant for your skin and limit usage to two or three times a week.

Be mindful of product order, too; always apply lighter, water-based formulas like serums first and finish with heavier creams. Overlooking sunscreen is another issue, particularly in the UK, where sun protection is often underestimated but essential for preventing premature ageing and skin damage.

Haircare Pitfalls

On top of over-washing, which carries similar risks to healthy hair as over-exfoliation does to skin, another common haircare mistake is the overuse of heat styling tools like straighteners and curling irons. This can weaken the structure of your hair, causing breakages and split ends. To combat it, make use of heat protectants and take care to give your hair regular breaks from this kind of treatment.

Pay attention to whether you’re using products that don’t suit your hair type, such as heavy conditioners on fine hair or volumising products on naturally thick hair. This can leave your locks looking limp or weighed-down.

If you’re dealing with thinning hair, you could look into using a fibre hold spray to add volume and texture without stressing your hair. It can offer a non-damaging alternative to heat styling.

Makeup Blunders

When doing makeup, it’s important not to cut corners – failure to prime your skin, for example, can lead to a patchy or uneven application.

Take care to avoid using mismatched foundation shades, which can leave your face looking unnatural. Look for shades that matches both your skin tone and undertone for a seamless finish. Similarly, pay attention to blending, particularly around your jawline and hairline, to avoid creating harsh lines.

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