11 Things you should never put on your face to maintain a clear skin

The face is the center part which draws many eyeballs with all its expressions. To keep it crystal clear, you obviously need to take the utmost care.

Needless to say, to grab the special attention you must follow certain prevention steps which could keep your face and skin normal and clear.

While there are many ingredients, things, and products you can use to enhance your skin texture. There are also things or products which could ruin the appearance of your skin. Read on to know the things and remember to not spoil your skin texture.

1. Shampoo

Your hair needs strong cleansers to remove excess oils and dirt while your face needs a mild cleanser. That’s because hair and face are made with different molecules. Shampoos, when used on the face, will act harshly as they cannot deal with sensitive facial molecules. Consequently, shampoos can make your face dry, flaky and damaged. Therefore, ensure not to glide down shampoo over your face.

 2. Expired Sunscreens

Yes, sunscreens are mandatory! What about expired sunscreens?

When you’re heading out unexpectedly on a hot sunny day and so you wanted to apply the sunscreen you put back in the drawer at the end of last summer. Would you apply?

The problem of expired sunscreens is that they lose potency after the expiration date. Therefore, chuck out those expired sunscreens and spend a few dollars on a new one instead of risking your skin getting a bad sunburn or increasing skin cancer probability.

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3. Hot Water

While a steam facial could be great on your face providing multiple skin benefits but washing face with hot water could ruin your skin. Hot water can strip away moisture out of your outermost layer of the skin.

If you’re the one thinking hot water will actually kill bacteria, it’s a total misconception. Try to always use lukewarm water.

4. Hair Color

Most of the people are already aware of the fact “to be careful while coloring your hair”.  Hair color is loaded with chemicals that could be harsh on your skin by damaging the outer layer of your face. While applying color to your hair, be cautious to not spread the color onto your face.

For all who are want to color your eyebrows, try other feasible options such as using an eyebrow pencil, brow mascara or vegetable dyes. The hair color or so-called box dyes could irritate the skin around your eyes and make them burn.

5. Hair Spray

There are false allegations that hair spray can keep your makeup in place, just like how it sets your hair. But the point is, hair spray contains alcohol and lacquers that can dehydrate your skin making you look much older. Some sprays also contain repellents that could irritate your skin and cause inflammation. So, never spritz hairspray on your face.

6. Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is an incredible toner. That doesn’t mean you can use any kinds of vinegar over your skin. Using a vinegar bottle that’s been on your shelf for a long time can be harsh on your skin. Why? Because vinegar has the ability to lose water over time and become more potent. So, when you apply topically on your skin, it perhaps burns it and causes inflammation.

7. Body Lotion 

If you think body lotion can moisturize the skin on your face then, you’re highly mistaken. Each part of your body requires different products. Body lotions are actually thick and heavily fragrant. When you slather your face with body lotion, it makes your skin more oily and prone to skin issues such as acne. Whereas your face always needs a mild, gentle cream which is delicate in nature. So, don’t use body lotions, body creams, or foot creams on your face.

8. Hair Serum

All the skin or hair care products are formulated for a particular solution. You cannot mish mash the stuff. Just like all other skincare products, serums include different components for each different body area. Hair serums are formulated to treat hair shafts and scalp but not your pimples or fine lines. So, don’t go with the label which reads serum and don’t apply to your skin.

9. Deodorant

It’s insane! Why would anyone use deodorant on the face rather than on armpits? To keep your makeup from melting down? Then certainly, you’re on the wrong track. A deodorant can hamper perspiration in your underarms but doesn’t do anything with your makeup. Your facial skin needs to breathe, and don’t stop that process with spraying a deodorant.

10. Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly when used on lips, ir can heal dry or cracked lips by sealing in the moisture. It can also help in dealing with bug stings. But it cannot work wonders if you apply it to your face. That’s because petroleum jelly also seals in dirt or pollutants on the skin. This can cause other skin problems such as acne, aging, dryness and many more. Therefore, during winters, if your facial skin turns dry don’t use petroleum jelly to solve the problem.

11. Mayonnaise

These days mayonnaise is found in most of the DIY hair mask recipes. Is it good for the face? Well, it’s an obvious no because it is acidic in nature and clogs the pores. Therefore never use mayonnaise on your face.

These are some of the things you must avoid putting on your face in order to obtain clear and flawless skin.

Over to you!

Did you’ve any experience with these things? If yes, please let us know by leaving a comment below.

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