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TO BAD SKINCARE<br />
BY ELANNA WRIGHT<br />
A<br />
new season means you can say goodbye to bad habits<br />
and hello to new, improved healthier ones. The surprise<br />
pimple that magically appeared right before grad<br />
pictures is a nightmare, but no matter how much you<br />
want to pop it, you have to leave your uninvited guest alone. Many<br />
dermatologists advise their patients not to pop pimples,<br />
because it can lead to the spreading of bacteria, and leave<br />
permanent scars and scabs, which requires so much more<br />
work to get rid of than the pimple itself.<br />
Touching your face is a no-go in general, along with popping<br />
your pimples. This is because it can leave dirt, oil, and bacteria on<br />
your skin, causing clogged pores and even more breakouts in the<br />
future.<br />
Accidentally going to bed with makeup on and not washing your<br />
face is another important habit you must break. Leaving makeup<br />
to settle into your skin overnight clogs your pores and leaves a<br />
build-up of oil, product, and dead skin<br />
To remove any makeup, you can use makeup removers like<br />
Neutrogena’s Make-up Removing wipes (only $1.99 at Target) or<br />
get micellar water, which cleanses and wipes off your makeup and<br />
any oil.<br />
For cleansing and washing your face, a good practice is looking<br />
at the ingredients of your skincare products. Avoid washing your<br />
face with parabens. According to a survey conducted by CervaVe<br />
skincare, 52 percent of American consumers use bath wash or<br />
hand soap to cleanse their face.<br />
Washing your face with regular soaps or skincare products with<br />
parabens, artificial fragrances, sulfates, triclosan, and phthalates<br />
will harm and strip the natural oils from your skin.<br />
The American Academy of Dermatology Association<br />
recommends washing your face twice a day and after working out.<br />
Don’t forget to use a toner! Toners are the most underrated and<br />
underappreciated step in skin routines. According to Dermatology<br />
Times, medical doctor Zoe Diana Draelos says toners are known as<br />
astringents, which can be used to remove any waterproof product<br />
after cleaning. They can also help remove any excess dirt you might<br />
have missed while cleansing, and it helps to close your pores. Its<br />
properties act as a balance to the pH scale of your skin and give<br />
your skin the extra protection to keep on flourishing.<br />
Habits might be hard to break, but your skin definitely will be<br />
gleaming after making the changes.<br />
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