Hi everyone! This one is a guest blog post from Elizabeth Rago. You can learn more about her at the end of this post. I was contacted to feature this article. Here you go!
In a sea of cosmetic products, it is often hard to
differentiate what products or lifestyle choices are producing unwanted
breakouts, excessive oil, or unruly and irritated dry skin. It might not be the
product that is the problem, per say, but the user. Mishandling products and veering off your usual regimen is
the best way to harm your skin instead of fine tune and highlight your natural
assets. So, what products are doing harm to your skin instead of good? Let’s
examine a few dos and don’ts of using make up and skin care products.
Don’t use
too much exfoliant. While giving a little extra nudge
to the natural sloughing of the top layer of skin is suggested, going crazy
with an exfoliant can cause more damage than good. Red, inflamed, irritated,
and/or patchy dry skin are all symptoms that you have overindulged and are now
harming your skin. It’s best to back away from the product and start to repair
the damage you have done with calming products that will promote healing.
Don’t go
to bed with a dirty face. Sleeping
in a pool of your own oil, foundation, and faded liquid liner
all night is probably not the path to flawless skin. The first rule of
preparation for beauty sleep is “cleanse the skin.” There is no way around it,
this easy breezy two-minute ritual can prevent breakouts and give your skin the
best chance for repair and rejuvenation. Simplifying your evening regimen will
make the process a little less time consuming.
Don’t get
too liberal with the anti-acne treatment.
Many products meant to zap zits are full of benzoyl peroxide. Acne.org states benzoyl peroxide “is the only medication which can
penetrate into the skin and deliver oxygen. Acne bacteria cannot live in the
presence of oxygen, and benzoyl peroxide kills 99.9% of them almost instantly.”
However, over use of this product can eventually dry and irritate the
skin, which will bring on more breakouts. If you are striking out with acne,
it’s time to call in the big guns. Let a dermatologist tackle your concerns by
determining whether your skin would benefit from a facial, peel treatment, or
microdermabrasion. Medical spas offer a number of treatments that can combat
the tougher to fight acne that some people might be suffering from.
Do use the
right product. A common mistake consumers make is
not matching the right product with their unique skin type. Establishing a
relationship with a dermatologist, esthetician, or trained skin care
professional will ensure you will be not only properly paired with the correct
product, but educated about your skin’s condition. Since the skin is ever changing
with age and horomones, having a professional on call who knows your skin’s
history will be a convenient way to troubleshoot through concerns. In turn, you
will not only save yourself unnecessary steps but pointless dollars spent on
the wrong product.
If you find you are still having problems, it’s always best
to speak to a professional dermatologist or practitioner at a medical spa to
guide you through the process of choosing the best care and treatment for your
skin concerns. Using product appropriately and removing it before bed should
make a noticeable impact on your skin’s health and overall brilliance.
About the author: Elizabeth
Rago is a writer specializing in health, wellness, and women’s lifestyle
content, working with yoga studios, chiropractors, mental health, wellness
practitioners and Thrive
Medical Spa in Chicago.
Elizabeth writes the weekly column, The
Circular Home for Chicago Shopping (an editorial partner of the Chicago Tribune) and is Senior Editor
of All Things Girl,
highlighting topics related to the modern domestic woman. She has been
published in Mamalode Magazine, MOMentumNation.com
and thesavvyfreelancer.com. Connect with Elizabeth on Twitter, LinkedIn, Houzz, and Google+.
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