4 Common Skincare Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Face 

Most of us want good skin and some of us will do some outlandish things to get that radiant glow. Lasers, light boxes, injections, plastic surgery, 100 step skin care regimens that can cost hundreds of dollars are just a few of the trendy things we have seen that really might not be that great for your skin unless the plastic robotic look is what you are going for.

Getting better, healthier skin is not as complicated as you might think. A great place to start is to look into the proverbial mirror and see what habits you might be doing that are wreaking havoc.

Below are the four top mistakes dermatologists see people make all the time.

1. Not washing your face before bed

I’m beat! We all have been there and it is so easy to skip washing your face when both Netflix and the pillow are calling you. NOT GOOD! And if you wear make-up, even worse. According to dermatologists it is one of the worst things you can do for your complexion. Also, just as bad is using makeup remover wipes in place of a face wash. Great in a pinch but definitely should not be part of your before bed cleansing method.

2. Over exfoliating with harsh scrubs

Scrub scrub and more scrub. It’s so easy to get used to that scrubbing feeling and when your skin isn’t acting right, often times we scrub even more. The reality is you may doing more harm than good. Why? Exfoliating with a scrub can cause tiny tears in the skin and thus impair the skin’s normal protective barrier.

Exfoliation is still important. Trying using gentler scrubs and no more than two to three times per week. If you are under 25 years of age, consult a dermatologist before using a scrub on a regular basis.

3. Skipping daily sunscreen

I know it’s 35 degrees outside and the last thing you are thinking about is sunscreen. WRONG. You need sunscreen every day -- yes, even when it's cloudy, raining or snowing. Sun exposure causes sunspots, skin damage and can lead to skin cancer -- and you don't have to be at the beach to get too much exposure. Apply daily and do not forget the ears.

4. Picking your skin

You may not even realize that you do it, but constantly picking at the skin can cause irritation, inflamed skin and spread bacteria. Going overboard with this can lead to scarring, and may even make you break out since your hands usually have a good amount of bacteria on them. If this is a nervous habit, try and break it by keeping your hands busy with something else.

So to recap, wash your face every night, go easy on the scrubs, use sunscreen daily and do not pick at your skin. Make sense?

If you have any comments, suggestions or feedback send me an e-mail at michael@alliesnaturals.com.

Michael A. Carrubba

Founder and CEO