Picking a pimple, using unsuitable treatments... It must be said, by wanting to do the right thing, you can sometimes make your skin more fragile than it is. And sometimes without knowing it, by carrying out simple everyday actions, you are the cause of these breakouts that make your life difficult. To know what to avoid, here are 5 unsuspected bad habits.
1 Do not wash your makeup brushes or spongesClassic error… Because they are in daily contact with the skin , brushes become after a few days veritable nests of bacteria which can contaminate your skin and cause pimples to hatch. To avoid this phenomenon, simply dip in a little make-up remover oil heated in the microwave with water once a week. This way, the makeup will gently lift off the bristles of the brush and you will simply need to soap it up afterwards so that all the bacteria goes away. In all, you only need 5 minutes to complete this operation, your skin will thank you. |
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2 Use fingers to apply a potted productAs we explained to you above, the surface of the skin is covered with bacteria . As a result, when you dip your fingers in a cosmetic jar (cream or concealer for example) you deposit thousands of bacteria which will proliferate over the days. The risk ? You apply a dose of product that will cause a skin rash. To avoid this, it's simple, use a cotton swab or a single-use spatula to take the right dose of substance and apply it directly to your face. Another option: opt for treatments in airless packaging which prevent any contact between the product and the outside, so your cream is perfectly protected. |
2 Use fingers to apply a potted productAs we explained to you above, the surface of the skin is covered with bacteria . As a result, when you dip your fingers in a cosmetic jar (cream or concealer for example) you deposit thousands of bacteria which will proliferate over the days. The risk ? You apply a dose of product that will cause a skin rash. To avoid this, it's simple, use a cotton swab or a single-use spatula to take the right dose of substance and apply it directly to your face. Another option: opt for treatments in airless packaging which prevent any contact between the product and the outside, so your cream is perfectly protected. |
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3 Touching your faceDid you know : a study 1 demonstrates that You touch your face on average 250 times per day . 250 opportunities for bacteria to land on your skin and end up giving you pimples. Not to mention everyday objects that often come into contact with your skin, such as your cell phone, for example, which is very loaded with bacteria. To recognize this phenomenon it's simple, you just need to pay attention to the "colonies" of pimples which generally grow in the same area. |
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4 Lending your makeup to other peopleBeing generous is good. But unfortunately this is not very hygienic. In fact, your skin has billions of bacteria deposited on its surface which are the guardians of its proper functioning . An exchange of these famous bacteria can disorient the balance of the epidermis and thus cause a breakout of pimples. Brushes, beautyblinders, concealers, blush… All these elements are strictly personal. And we're not even talking about mascara or lipsticks which are highly reserved for you and you alone. |
4 Lending your makeup to other peopleBeing generous is good. But unfortunately this is not very hygienic. In fact, your skin has billions of bacteria deposited on its surface which are the guardians of its proper functioning . An exchange of these famous bacteria can disorient the balance of the epidermis and thus cause a breakout of pimples. Brushes, beautyblinders, concealers, blush… All these elements are strictly personal. And we're not even talking about mascara or lipsticks which are highly reserved for you and you alone. |
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5 Eating too much sugarIf you tend to forget, your body is there to remind you: you are a reflection of what you eat . A diet that is too sweet increases the concentration of carbohydrates in the blood, which raises insulin levels and stimulates the production of sebum, which cannot be evacuated properly and accumulates. Result : you have pimples, blackheads, oily skin... In short, you are not at your best. Instead, prefer to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, known for their their intake of vitamins and antioxidants . |
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1 Nicas M, Best D. School of Public Health, University of California, USA - 2008
