Clear Skin & How To Maintain Them
Maintaining clear, healthy skin can be challenging, Just like maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise can be challenging as life gets busy, maintaining clear, healthy skin can be as challenging. This comes down to avoiding habits that can cause irritation or breakouts. Here are some simple dos and don’ts to help keep your complexion glowing and blemish-free.
✅ The Dos To Maintain Clear Skin
Do be consistent: Stick to a routine that works for you. If you have not found one I recommend switching one product at a time instead of all at once.
Do cleanse twice daily: Wash your face morning and night to remove dirt, oil, and impurities. When my skin gets dry in winter, I simply wash my face with water and then use a cleanser at night.
Do moisturize daily: Hydration is key, even if you have oily skin.
Do wear sunscreen: Protect your skin from UV damage with sunscreen every day.
Do eat a balanced diet: Nutrient-rich foods like fruits, veggies, and omega-3s support skin health.
Do manage stress: Relaxation techniques help keep hormonal breakouts in check.
Do stay hydrated: Drinking enough water helps your skin stay plump and fresh.
❌ The Don’ts To Maintain Clear Skin
- Don’t over-exfoliate: Too much scrubbing can damage your skin barrier and cause irritation. If you have super sensitive skin, you might want to seek advice from your skin expert to ensure you won’t do any damage to your skin.
- Don’t sleep with makeup on: This clogs pores and leads to breakouts.
- Don’t pick or pop pimples: It increases the risk of scarring and spreading bacteria. Pimple patch works really well in terms of preventing me from touching my pimples.
- Don’t skip sunscreen: Even when it looks rainy and gloomy outside, yes, the UV index can still be high when it’s raining. Sun exposure can worsen acne scars and cause premature aging.
- Don’t touch your face too often: Hands carry bacteria that can trigger breakouts. I know this can be hard because sometimes I do it unconsciously. I have to make it a habit to wash my hands and use tissues before touching my face but it took a long time for me to have that habit.
- Don’t overload on products: Using too many at once can overwhelm your skin. Less is more. What’s more important than what you put on the outside in what you put on the inside (diet, exercise, sleep, water).
- Don’t expect instant results: Clear skin takes time—patience is part of the process.