3 Common Skincare Mistakes Ruining Your Complexion, According To An Aesthetic Doctor

An aesthetic doctor reveals that things that you should stop doing these things to your skin if you want to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion.

It gets frustrating when you’re religious about your skincare, load up on serums that’s supposed to benefit your skin, and yet you still don’t have the complexion you desire. We know it’s a downer but unfortunately, even with a wealth of knowledge, skin and skincare can be a very complex thing. Which is why you need a doctor to help you figure it all out.

Dr Rachel Ho, an aesthetic doctor at La Clinic in Paragon Medical Centre is in her profession because, according to her, “the idea of having healthy skin and skin that you can be proud of is something that I’ve always believed in and this field allows me to help my patients achieve this goal.” Here are three things Dr Rachel Ho reckons you should stop doing to achieve your healthiest skin yet:

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3 Common Skincare Mistakes Ruining Your Complexion, According To An Aesthetic Doctor

Skincare mistake #1: Not Using Sunscreen

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“One of the dermatological trends that I’m very glad caught on in the recent years is sunscreen becoming a staple in the skincare routine of most people,” Dr Ho says. Sun exposure and sun damage is the biggest culprit when it comes to ageing, pigmentation and skin cancer.

You may be stuck in an office cubicle for most of the day but walking to and from work, going out for lunch and even sitting by a window means you’ll be exposed to the sun.

She adds, “Use a broad spectrum sunscreen and always apply an even layer across your face. Relying on makeup with sun protection alone is inadequate because most people don’t apply an adequate amount to enjoy the sun protection coverage.”

Skincare mistake #2: Using Too Many Products

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Yes, it’s heaps of fun trying skincare products but that can also be of detriment to your skin. Dr Ho says, “I’ve seen patients with comedones (clogged pores) and dermatitis because some skincare products can cause skin irritation when used together (e.g. too much acids). Also, the ingredients may inactivate each other.”

Skincare mistake #3: Over Exfoliating

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Too much of something is never a good thing and Dr Ho explains that over-exfoliation causes “skin peeling, flaking, sensitivity and redness!” Tone down the harsh sloughing on your skin — it’s more sensitive than you realise!

Text: Faz Gaffa-Marsh/Female
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3 Common Skincare Mistakes Ruining Your Complexion, According To An Aesthetic Doctor

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