5 Habits That Are Bad for Your Skin

We all want beautiful skin, right? We dream of clear complexions with a healthy glow to help us look and feel our best. Still, sometimes, we get in our own way without realizing it. Everyday habits can damage our skin and lead to further problems.

If you want radiant, clear skin but aren't sure how to get it or how you may be unknowingly doing things that sabotage your skin health, here are five bad habits that may be standing in your way.

Smoking

We're all aware of how detrimental smoking is to our health, as it's been linked to numerous health problems, including cancer, lung disease, and heart disease. On top of that, smoking is also one of the worst things you can do for your skin.

Smoking accelerates aging by causing wrinkles and dryness. It also decreases blood flow, meaning your skin isn't getting the oxygen and nutrients needed to stay healthy. Smoking also negatively af-fects the production of collagen and elastin, which are proteins that give skin its firmness and elastic-ity.

Quitting your smoking habit is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health, and your skin will thank you for it.

Lack of Sunscreen

We all know that we should be wearing sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. But many of us don't do it regularly, or we don't use enough sunscreen when applying it.

Wearing sunscreen is important because it helps to prevent skin cancer. It also protects against sun-burns and premature aging. When you don't wear sunscreen, your skin is exposed to the sun's UV rays, damaging the DNA in your skin cells. This damage can lead to wrinkles, dark spots, and other signs of aging.

You should always use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply it every two hours – even on cloudy days.

Overdoing Products

More is not necessarily better when it comes to skincare. Sometimes using too many products can be harmful to your skin.

Overdoing it with skincare products can cause irritation, redness, and dryness. It can also lead to breakouts because all of your products can clog your pores. When you use fewer products, you're less likely to have these problems.

You don't need many products to have healthy, beautiful skin, so develop a skincare routine that you can easily stick to.

Exfoliating Too Much

Exfoliating is an essential step in any skincare routine as it helps to remove dead skin cells and un-clog pores. However, too much exfoliation can damage your skin.

Exfoliating too much can cause redness, irritation, and dryness. It can also lead to breakouts because you're opening your pores and making them more susceptible to bacteria. Only exfoliate up to twice a week, and be gentle when you do.

Picking!

We've all been there - we get a pimple, and we can't resist the urge to pick at it. But picking is one of the worst things you can do for your skin.

Picking can cause scars, dark spots, and inflammation. It can also lead to breakouts because you in-troduce bacteria to your pores when you pick. If you have a whitehead or pimple, resist the urge to pick it; use a spot treatment to heal it.

Beauty Starts with Better Skin Habits

Habits can be hard to break and build, but it's important to break these five bad habits if you want healthy skin.

At Medlife Aesthetics, we want you to have the beautiful skin you deserve, so we offer various skin care services and products to help you get there faster. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you address the damage already done and get proactive about the future of your skin