Want to keep your sparkle as we head into spring? Your skin can stay radiant and resilient throughout this time of renewal and beyond. Let’s embrace the joy and color of the season with skin that’s as vibrant and fresh as spring itself.
Here are five skincare misconceptions and misdeeds to leave behind:
1. Foundation is makeup.
Foundation is skincare. It’s your veil of protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Your perfect foundation match compliments your complexion and undertone.
Also note that foundations come in two finishes: luminous and matte. Luminous is great for dry skin because it is dewy and moisturizing. Matte is best for oily skin because it absorbs oil with a luster-free finish. Schedule a professional beauty consultation to aid you in your quest for your perfect match.
2. I buy makeup brushes, but I don’t clean them.
Clean makeup brushes ensure the hues that you apply to your face are more prominent and noticed. Keeping your brushes clean prevents breakouts and contributes to a flawless look.
Clean your brushes with a brush cleanser after every use, and deep clean your makeup brushes with shampoo biweekly. Cleaning your brushes is an inexpensive way to ensure you get optimal results and extend their life as much as possible.
3. I can sleep in my makeup.
This is a no-no and a surefire way to age your skin. Be sure to remove eye makeup with an eye-makeup remover, and take off your facial makeup and foundation with micellar water, followed by a cleanser. As you sleep, your facial skin rejuvenates itself, so you want to remove your makeup before bedtime and apply a night cream or moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.
4. Skincare is only for when you wear makeup.
You should indulge in a skincare routine twice a day; cleanse your face in the morning to remove the particles from your linen, night sweats and night creams, and wash again at night to remove makeup and impurities. Your face is like a windshield, so everything that falls on your windshield falls on your face. Not properly cleansing your facial skin can lead to breakouts. Having clear, smooth skin lets your makeup accentuate your natural beauty.
5. I wash my face with water because I have sensitive skin.
Cleanse your face like you cleanse your body. Would you wash your body with just water? At a minimum, dermatologists recommend cleansing and moisturizing your skin based on your skin type: dry, normal, oily or combination. If you have sensitive skin, it can be a struggle to find a skincare regimen that works for you, but don’t let this challenge cause you to settle for just water. Water is not going to remove makeup, impurities and sweat. Consult a skincare professional to help you find your best regimen; this process will be well worth it.
