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Skincare Mistakes To Avoid In College: Common Pitfalls & How 

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Developing a skincare routine that works for you can be very difficult. All marketing companies work to make their products the most attractive and convincing. Additionally, tons of people offer skin care advice that may or may not even work for your skin. Struggling with skin care can lead to excessively dry skin, oily skin, and acne. These problems could cause additional stress to college students, especially if they are involved. Many products include cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, and more. Seeking skin care advice and finding products can be overwhelming. To ease that stress, here is a list of things to avoid:

  1. Not cleansing and moisturizing
  2. Using harsh exfoliants
  3. Not removing makeup properly
  4. Not wearing sunscreen

Cleanse & Moisturize

The two most basic steps that every skincare routine must include are cleansing and moisturizing. Most dermatologists agree that you should cleanse your skin at least once a day at night. Washing your face at night is important because the cleanser will remove the sweat, bacteria, makeup, and everything else from the day. There is some controversy about whether it’s counterproductive to cleanse your face in the morning, but using a cleanser at night is mandatory.

There is less controversy and advice about when to moisturize. To best maintain the health of your skin, it is best to moisturize after cleansing. Moisturizing is important because it prevents the skin from becoming too dry or oily, which can lead to more serious problems. Individuals who choose not to cleanse their face in the morning should moisturize. Cleansing and moisturizing at least once a day should be the basis of everyone’s skincare routine.

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Avoid Using Harsh Exfoliants

Dermatologists agree that exfoliating is important to include in a skincare routine. You may consider adding it if exfoliating is not part of your skincare routine. There are many different products to choose from when searching for a reliable exfoliant. Some products exfoliate the skin by manual labor, and others with chemicals. Depending on your skin texture, you may prefer one or rotate both. Regardless of the brand and type, avoid using abrasive exfoliants. 

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