It was recently reported that the humidity in Boston was lower than in most deserts. Winter air is incredibly dry and it’s so harsh on my skin. Between cold wind outside and blasting heaters inside, I’m trying to fight my environment on all fronts.
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A lot of people battle with their skin. But don’t let your bad habits make things more difficult.
It’s time to STOP…
- Smoking
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Tanning (in the sun and in a tanning bed)
- Skipping sunscreen
- Ignoring moles
- Popping and picking at zits
- Going to bed without washing your face
- Forgetting to take special care around your eyes
- Using dirty makeup brushes
- Over exfoliating
- Using the wrong face products or using too many products at once
- Resting your cell phone against your cheek
*Do you have any bad skincare habits that you want to change?*
I noticed a few of my bad habits mentioned on this list. I need to get myself in check and start taking better care of my skin!
COMMENTS
16 Comments
1. Tina
January 15th, 2010 10:14 AM
Wow! There are quite a few of those things that I would never have thought of – like the cellphone and dirty makeup brushes one and overexfoliating. I hope to age well so thanks for the reminder of skincare
2. Jessica
January 15th, 2010 10:15 AM
Love these tips!! I think I touch my face too much – probably doesn’t help!
3. ~Melissa~
January 15th, 2010 10:23 AM
Tina: I’m hoping to age gracefully too. That’s why I’m trying to start taking good care of my skin while I’m still in my 20s.
Jessica: Touching my face is probably my worst habit! I lean on my hand all day while I’m at work..and have the bad skin to prove it. Ugh, haha.
4. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
January 15th, 2010 10:34 AM
Yeah I’m going to agree with the touching my face too much. Also some nights I just plop into bed without washing my face…gross I know.
5. Lisa
January 15th, 2010 11:17 AM
wow I never realized it was so dry there–eek! I have a few things on the list!
6. Chrysta
January 15th, 2010 11:17 AM
Great post!! Ive started really trying to take better care of my skin in the past couple of years. I think my worst habit is not using a moisturizer at night. I really should start using one cause my face does dry out easily!
7. Shelley Leeman
January 15th, 2010 11:52 AM
those are some great tips
8. Naomi(onefitfoodie)
January 15th, 2010 11:57 AM
i rarely take off my make up before bed and NEED to get better at doing that! also washing my face doesnt happen all the time before bed
I WILL GET BETTER!
9. Kelly
January 15th, 2010 12:18 PM
Yup I definitely have a few of these habits and I know what you mean about Boston winters! I have to work on that!
10. Sarah
January 15th, 2010 12:51 PM
After looking down that list I realize I have a lot of bad habits. UGH!! I need to take better care of my skin.
11. Julie
January 15th, 2010 01:42 PM
Oh god, I’m so gross. 6, 8, 9, and 10 are all bad habits of mine. I really need to stop picking my face!! Yuck.
12. Amanda
January 15th, 2010 03:22 PM
I always violate 7 and 9… no bueno. I also think everyone should use a moisturizer with SPF, always! My skin always looks better when I’m sticking to my workout plan too.
13. Bonnie @ Salad Craze
January 15th, 2010 03:35 PM
I’m guilty of quite a few! I am such a bad zit picker!! I have started washing my face more often and have been using an anti aging moistizer. One of my “resolutions”, and so far I’ve been doing much better!
14. Anne @thefitbridesmaid
January 15th, 2010 04:20 PM
Really? Boston is less humid? I was thinking that I was REALLY dry this winter. Like my nose was bloody in the morning. Guess I should drink more water!
I think my worst face habit is NOT washing it at night (especially after I wear make up)
15. katie
January 15th, 2010 04:45 PM
ahh i hate working out with makeup on! i need to start washing my face before!
16. Heather
January 17th, 2010 10:15 AM
I need to buy some new makeup brushes (and make up for that matter) and get some good under eye moisturizer.
Matt just bought a humidifier for our bedroom so I’m hoping that helps my skin not be so dry!