Simply living our lives and going about our daily habits can cause damage to our skin. There are so many things that we don't always think about because they are just a force of habit and they are such simple things. These are things that you would not typically think about as necessarily bad for you and trust me, they will shock you that you are ruining your skin with these things because they shocked me. That is what we're talking about today, things that would surprise you because they are ruining your skin. We hope that this What Causes Skin Barrier Damage post inspires you.
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I know what you're thinking, everyone knows that the Sun can ruin our skin but I don't think everyone realizes just how serious it is. It is pretty common knowledge that you should always use sunscreen when you are going to an amusement park or spending the day at the pool/beach but you would be surprised how many people don't use sunscreen on a day-to-day basis. It is important to use sunscreen every day that you are going outside and will be exposed, remember that it doesn't even necessarily need to be hot outside or even bright and sunny, if the sun is out you should be using sunscreen.
Don't sleep in your makeup. This is so bad for your skin! Leaving your makeup on while you sleep is so bad for your skin because all it does is allow that caked-on makeup to sit on your skin and it will clog up those pores and cause acne, which you do not want!
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That's right coffee drinkers, unfortunately having a lot of caffeine can be detrimental to your skin! Not only can having a lot of caffeine cause your skin to become dry, but it can also really enhance any fine lines or wrinkles that you may have, EEK! We don't want that, right?
I know just how tempting having a pimple can be because you do not want that on your face and you just HAVE to pop it, well don't! Popping pimples is so bad for your skin and it can leave behind acne scars that you will regret, trust me.
Drinking enough water is so important, water is a great benefit to your skin. If you don't stay hydrated and have enough water in your day your skin can get dry and brittle and this can also lead to premature wrinkling. Not to mention, drinking a lot of water can help flush toxins out of your body and clear up any blemishes/acne you may have.
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If you are lacking in the sleep department this can be very bad for your skin as well. Without enough sleep, can also lead to premature wrinkles as well as bags under your eyes and tired-looking skin. Make sure you're getting enough sleep everyone!
If your shower water is really hot and you love to take long showers, this can dry out your skin. Having very dry skin can lead to cracking and dry brittle skin. Make sure you are moisturizing after those long showers!
Stress is one of the leading causes of breakouts in our skin and being overly stressed can lead to our skin getting completely out of whack. Try to reduce your stress and relax so you have that beautiful glowing skin!
Having a lot of sugar in your diet is awful for your skin. Having a lot of sugar can lead to a lot of breakouts and acne, trust me acne is difficult to get rid of so try to limit yourself on the amount of sugar you are taking in every day.
I think that is pretty common knowledge that smoking can lead to dry skin and premature aging but what you may not know is that secondhand smoke and just being around those who smoke can also have the same effects on your skin. Try to avoid being around those who smoke and if you are currently a smoker, do your best to quit for the benefit of your health in all forms.
We have to protect our eyes and skin from damage and with all of the screens in our daily lives, that can be a challenge.
Take care of your skin, it is so important! Most people think that you don't have to worry about skincare until you're older but the truth is the earlier you start the better your skin will look later on. Try to avoid things that can damage your skin and do your best to care for it.
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