It’s great to have a skincare routine you follow daily. But these common skincare mistakes that damage your skin may hinder your healthy skin goals.

Do you want to take care of your skin and ensure it’s always glowing?

We at Ageless Belle® prepared this article to help you identify some skincare mistakes you could be making on your skin and how to avoid them. So keep reading to get tips and avoid these common mistakes for that ageless, healthy glow, whatever your age.

1. Cleansing Too Aggressively Or For Too Long

Cleansing your face with harsh products and cleansing it for a long time can dry your skin and cause redness and irritation. Instead, look for gentle or mild formulas to help cleanse your skin without that squeaky, tight feeling! To avoid making this skincare mistake, opt for a cleanser that is gentle yet moisturizing to the skin.

2. Not Using A Serum Before The Moisturizer

Face serums contain concentrated active ingredients compared to typical facial moisturizers to nourish, protect, and hydrate your skin. These provide more visible results fast. A face serum is an essential next step after cleansing and before moisturizing. Skipping the serum is one of the worst skincare mistakes.

The serum is much lighter in texture, enabling active ingredients to penetrate the skin quickly. It goes on first after cleansing your skin and before the face toner.

It would help if you sealed the serum to maximize its benefits, which is why a face oil or face moisturizer is the next step, then the sunscreen at the end of the routine.

A serum is a secret weapon for treating skin issues like skin dullness, discolouration, fine lines, or acne. In addition, a face moisturizer is a key to adding moisture to your skin.

Choose a hydrating serum that contains hyaluronic acid, which binds water to the skin to make it hydrated,  fresh, plump, and dewy. 

Try our HA Liftonin® Collagen Boost Serum which has all these ingredients and benefits mentioned above.

3. Forgetting About Your Body 

Skincare doesn’t just begin and end with our faces – the rest of our body also needs our attention.

Using a body lotion from top to bottom once or twice daily, preferably after a shower, will make your skin glow like a goddess and keep your epidermis healthy.

As we age, our collagen and elastin production slows down. So you’ll be ahead of the game by using a body lotion daily or body cream.

We spend a lot of money and time taking care of our facial skin, yet we neglect the rest of our bodies. 

Choose organic bath soaps, body washes or shower gels that don’t have stripping ingredients, which leave your skin itching for moisture, as good as they may feel.

Don’t forget to hydrate (take water) and get your weekly exercise. Keeping your body healthy on the inside will keep it looking ageless on the outside.

4. Sleeping On A Cotton Pillowcase 

Did you know that pressing your face into a cotton pillowcase can cause creases on your skin as your collagen breaks down?

We advise you to switch to a silk or satin pillowcase. Satin and silk are gentler on the skin and less likely to damage collagen, as cotton pillowcases do. In addition, they can help reduce frizz and hair breakages and keep your skin looking its best!

5. Not Wearing Sunscreen Every Day

Many people believe sunscreen is only for sunny days or when going to the beach. A wrong mentality it is! Sunscreen  is necessary every day, even if it’s gloomy outside!

Look for one that has an SPF of 30 or higher. It should also be broad spectrum, which means it helps shield you from harmful UVA rays and UVB, known to cause skin damage.

Applying sunscreen daily should be a top priority in your skincare routine if you want to avoid damage to your skin and fast skin ageing.

The sun speeds up the ageing process, also referred to as “photo-ageing”, by contributing to fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and dark spots.

The sun rays are super damaging, and sunscreen can help protect your skin from oxidative stress,  the free radicals and prevent skin cancer!

Sunscreen is vital 24-7,  All year round!

6. Not Using The Proper Water Temperature

A  hot shower might feel great, especially after a workout. But hot water can dry out the skin by stripping the skin of its natural oils. As a result, it causes your skin to be red and irritated. The same is true of freezing water.

Always wash your skin using lukewarm water to avoid dryness and moisturize your skin after to replenish hydration.

7. Neglecting The Neck, Decolletage And Back Of Hands

Repeat after me, Whatever you do to your face, do your neck! 

It’s common to ignore your neck and decolletage area, but bringing your skincare down is essential! Yes, that includes your cleanser, toner, serum, Face Elixir, moisturizer and sunscreen!

When you cleanse and moisturize your neck, work your products gently in an upward motion. You should never pull the skin downward.

The first place to reveal your age is your neck, décolletage, and the back of your hands. These delicate areas get a lot of sun exposure, so ensure you’re also hydrating, moisturizing and applying sunscreen to them daily.

8. Not Being Consistent In Your Skin Care

Consistency is key! A major mistake is not remaining consistent with your skincare routine. Keep in mind that results cannot happen overnight. Some skincare products take months, and in some cases, depending on how severe the skin issue is, it takes as long as a year before you see maximum results. Therefore, it’s essential to stick to your skincare routine before you decide whether something is working for you or not.  

Have you ever started a new diet, only to give up after a few days? Your skincare routine is similar to a healthy diet because both must be followed religiously for them to work!

Patience is key, and if you stick with a consistent skincare routine using effective, non-toxic products, you are bound to see results in the long term!

9. Applying Products In The Wrong Order

Applying skincare products in the wrong order can render them useless, especially as some products provide a foundation for others. 

Start with lighter textured products to the heaviest.

There’s no point in spending all your money on skincare products that wouldn’t work because of minor mistakes in your routine. All hope isn’t lost, though. All you need to do is to go back to the drawing board, identify what mistakes you might be making, and work on fixing them.

Final Verdict On Common Skincare Mistakes

There you have it. These common skincare mistakes can stop your skin from reaching its full potential. We hope this list has been helpful! Avoiding these mistakes will put you on the right track to achieving healthy, glowing skin.

Remember to be patient, consistent, and kind to your skin. Your skin will thank you for it!