Cover image via popsugar-assets.com1. Picking at your face
Yes, it's very satisfying when you successfully pop out a pimple or blackhead… but seriously, STOP. Picking and pulling at your face actually causes more damage and creates irritation, scars and wrinkles.
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If you absolutely must use your hands, such as when you're applying skincare products, make sure your hands are nice and clean… or use a spatula to scoop your product.
2. Over-exfoliating
Scrubbing away at your face "feels" like it's working, but it's highly damaging in the long term. Buffing away too much of your top skin layer is akin to removing your skin's protective later, hence exposing it to environmental toxins and sun damage. It does not only accelerates aging, it's also drying out your skin and causing it to start over-producing oil (which is really bad news for acne).
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3. Piling on too many new products at one time
Whether it's a part of your beauty routine or you're still trying to find the right one, never pile on too many products on your face at any one time. Product overkill does not just render your expensive skincare range ineffective, it could also cause irritation, unexpected breakouts and allergic reactions.
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4. Going to bed with your makeup still on
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5. Wearing waterproof mascara everyday
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Waterproof mascara is very drying on the lashes, and since they are pretty difficult to remove, you will probably end up losing some lashes during the cleansing process due to excessive rubbing.
So unless you perspire a lot, reserve waterproof formulas for special occasions or activities that involve a lot of water such as swimming and water theme park outings.
6. Relying on makeup cleansing wipes to wash your face.
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7. Not washing your dirty makeup brushes
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8. Forgetting sunscreen – sunglasses alone aren't enough in Malaysia!
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9. Applying foundation before your moisturiser has dried off completely
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10. Neglecting your neck when applying moisturiser, sunscreen, and foundation
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The skin on your neck is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on your face, so it is just as prone to changes in skintone and texture as well as – gasp! – wrinkles. When applying sunscreen or moisturiser, extend it all the way down your neck. Same goes for foundation; make sure to blend your foundation into your neck – you don't want to end up with a face that's a different colour from your neck.
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