6 Habits That Make Your Acne Worse

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6 Habits That Make Your Acne Worse

Ever feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book to tame the breakouts and it seems like nothing's working? If you're at your wit's end with acne, it might be the time to rethink your daily routine. So, let's trace back your day and get your skin back on track with a little tweak.

	REUSING DIRTY TOWELS Your towel soaks up so much moisture and oils from your body, so using the same one repeatedly can put bacteria and dirt right back on your freshly cleaned skin. Avoid this by swapping it out at least once a week or keeping a separate towel for the body and face. Ultimately, add our Deep Exfoliating Body Wash to your shower routine to unclog pores and minimise breakouts.
APPLYING MAKEUP WITH DIRTY BRUSHES Let's be real, many of us are guilty of using the same makeup brushes over and over. While it might not seem like a big deal, these brushes are quietly collecting bacteria, oils, and old makeup residue—a perfect recipe for acne. Regularly washing your brushes with clean water is essential but for a deeper clean, try our Clarifying Mist. Infused with Colloidal Silver, just a few spritzes will thoroughly remove bacteria from your brushes or beauty blender.
	TOUCHING AND POPPING PIMPLES You might feel like picking at the pimples, especially when you've something big coming up. But popping them can actually make things worse by causing the infection to spread deeper and leaving permanent scars. Instead, treat it with our acne essentials to shrink the pimples and calm redness. This way, they'll dry up faster without causing more trouble.
NOT WASHING UP BEFORE BED After a long day, it’s tempting to skip washing up and simply crawl into bed. But throughout the day, your skin picks up dirt from your surroundings. So, make it a habit to wash your face every night before going to bed to cleanse away these impurities and prevent breakouts. Explore our range of cleansers formulated by dermatologist to help control acne.
	WIPING SWEAT AFTER WORKOUT It's common to carry a gym towel to wipe off sweat after the morning run, but this old habit can actually cause acne by pushing sweat and dirt deeper into the pores. Letting it drip and sit on your skin for too long isn’t ideal either. Instead, lightly dap sweat with a clean towel or let it air dry before washing your face immediately after your workout.
LEAVING HAIR PRODUCTS IN OVERNIGHT If you’re using hair products like gels, sprays and oil in the morning, remember to wash them off before hitting the bed. Leaving them on overnight can transfer oils and chemicals to your skin and leave marks on your pillow. Avoid this sticky situation with our Hair Revive Shampoo and Scalp Solution. They clean and refresh your scalp, so you wake up with healthy hair and clear skin.
	USING THE WRONG SKINCARE PRODUCTS Think about it: Your acne and redness might not be going away because the skincare products you're using aren’t targeting them. Using products that are too harsh or too oily can worsen your acne situation. Book an appointment with our beauty coaches today to find the perfect match for your skin type from our range of dermatologist-formulated products.