Can’t face masks be left on for more than 20 minutes? What other mistakes do we make in home care?

Often the cause of inflammation and skin defects is improper care at home. Poor make-up removal, struggling with enlarged pores and using masks for longer than indicated on the package are the mistakes made by almost everyone. Together with Olga Andriyanova, doctor of the SM-Cosmetology clinic, we have identified seven main misconceptions about home care that can harm your skin.

Olga Andriyanova, beautician and dermatologist

Hold the mask longer than necessary

Each mask has its own recommendations for use, which you must remember. humidifiers cream textures usually do not require rinsing – pat your face dry to remove any residue. alginate masks containing zinc or clay should be washed off according to the instructions 10-15 minutes after application. Otherwise, they can dry out the face. material Masks should not be kept for more than 15-20 minutes. If they are impregnated with hyaluronic serum or other active substances, during this time they dry out and the mask loses its properties.

low quality makeup remover

A simple process that instantly becomes out of reach after a long work day or party is makeup removal. You need to remove cosmetics every day, and it is best to do this in three stages.

– Makeup removal. Remove makeup with micellar water, biphasic, hydrophilic oil or other favorite products.

– Cleaning. Washing with gel, milk or foam to remove any remaining dirt, as well as a cleanser after the last step.

– Toning. An important step in skin care, we will explain in detail below why it should not be avoided. And complete the treatment with your favorite cream according to skin type and age.

Purity for “squeak”

Some people think that the more often you brush your skin, the cleaner and healthier it will be. In fact, excessive exfoliation breaks down the natural lipid layer, and the large abrasive particles of some scrubs can damage it. Therefore, do not exfoliate the skin carefully and, depending on the type, more than once or twice a week. If oily, choose homemade peels or slightly acidic products. If skin is sensitive, replace harsh scrubs and exfoliants with products with a low acid content.

narrowing of pores

All attempts to narrow the enlarged pores are doomed to failure in advance, because in this way you are trying to beat genetics. You can not completely get rid of them, but you can make the skin visually cleaner. In this case, the effect is noticeable during professional procedures that remove the surface layer of the epidermis – for example, grinding or peeling. Another option is a cleansing course treatment, which a beautician must prescribe.

tonic omission

Many in vain ignore an important stage of care – toning. The product restores the pH balance of the skin after cleansing with foaming gels and mousses, helping the next care to penetrate deeper and work more efficiently. Now you can find a toner for all skin needs. Sensitive, soothing ingredients are added to the product, and for age – peptides or acids. We told in our material, learn more about how often to use the tonic and what ingredients to look for in the compositions.

Use of mineral oils in care

At some point, oils became very popular, but when buying them, you need to remember a few rules. First, always make sure that the product is for cosmetic purposes. For example, essential oil in its pure form should not be applied to the skin, otherwise you can cause irritation and, in the worst case, burns. Secondly, the product can clog pores and form a film on the skin surface. Therefore, if you use oil for facial massage, remove its residues after the procedure.

Wrong choice of cosmetics

Improperly chosen home care often causes skin problems. For example, many believe that the more alcohol-containing ingredients in cosmetics, the less inflammation there will be. But aggressive substances, on the contrary, can cause more sebum secretion. In this case, it is important to understand with a specialist why the skin is of this type – is it a natural feature or the result of care mistakes? And only after consultation to choose maintenance tools.