Skincare is crucial for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin. With a variety of skincare products and methods available, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts of skincare to achieve the best results. Additionally, certain skincare ingredients should not be mixed together as they can cancel out each other’s effectiveness or cause irritation. Here are some tips for taking care of your skin and the ingredients you should avoid mixing:
DO's:
- Cleanse your skin twice a day: Removing dirt, oil, and makeup that can clog your pores and cause breakouts is essential. Use a gentle cleanser for your skin type.
- Use sunscreen: Sun exposure can cause damage to your skin, leading to wrinkles and age spots. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day.
- Exfoliate regularly: Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells and brighten your complexion. Use a gentle exfoliator and exfoliate 1-2 times a week.
- Moisturize: Keeping your skin hydrated and supple is crucial. Choose a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type.
- Eat a healthy diet: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help to nourish your skin from the inside out.
DON'Ts:
- on’t over-cleanse: Over-cleansing can strip your skin of its natural oils and cause irritation. Stick to twice-a-day cleansing.
- Don’t pick at your skin: Picking at your skin can cause scarring and lead to more breakouts.
- Don’t use hot water: Hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and irritated. Use lukewarm water when cleansing your skin.
- Don’t neglect your eye area: The skin around your eyes is delicate and requires special care. Use an eye cream to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles.
- Don’t sleep with makeup on: Leaving makeup on overnight can clog your pores and lead to breakouts. Be sure to remove all makeup before going to bed.
Ingredients to avoid mixing:
- Niacinamide and vitamin C: These two ingredients should not be used together at the same time as they can form a compound called nicotinic acid, which can cause skin irritation.
- Retinol and benzoyl peroxide: Retinol is a powerful exfoliant that can cause dryness, redness, and irritation in some people. Benzoyl peroxide is an acne treatment that can cause dryness and irritation as well. When used together, these ingredients can cause excessive dryness, redness and irritation.
- Salicylic acid and retinol: Salicylic acid is a common ingredient in acne treatments and is known for its exfoliating properties. It can also cause dryness and irritation. Retinol is a powerful exfoliant that can cause dryness, redness, and irritation in some people. When used together, these ingredients can cause excessive dryness and irritation.
- Vitamin C and AHAs/BHAs: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to boost collagen production and improve the appearance of dark spots. AHAs and BHAs are chemical exfoliants that remove dead skin cells. When combined, they can cause excessive dryness and irritation.
- Vitamin C and retinol: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to boost collagen production and improve the appearance of dark spots. Retinol is a powerful exfoliant that can cause dryness, redness, and irritation in some people. When used together, these ingredients can cause excessive dryness and irritation.
By following these do’s and don’ts of skincare and avoiding the ingredients listed above, you can achieve healthy and youthful-looking skin. Remember to be consistent with your skincare routine and consult with a skincare professional or a board-certified dermatologist if you have any questions or concerns. Keep your skin looking and feeling its best with these effective skincare tips.
About The Author
Dr. Krisca is a highly-educated and skilled physician who has obtained a BS Public Health degree from the University of the Philippines Manila and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the De La Salle Medical Health Sciences Institute. She is a licensed physician and also a Registered Medical Technologist. She has received additional training in Hemodialysis for Non-Nephro Physicians on duty and has completed online courses in related fields like depression in populations from John Hopkins University and positive psychiatry from The University of Sydney. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of International Health in the University of the Philippines.
Dr. Krisca is known for her outstanding skills and compassionate approach to healthcare that make a positive impact on people’s lives. Through her passion for healthcare, she hopes to make a difference in the world and help people lead healthier, happier lives.
