COMMON SKINCARE MISTAKES

Oh, so that’s how we’re supposed to wash our skin.

Glowing, radiant, ageless skin: we all want it and yet the only people who seem to have it have 24-hour support from a team of beauty professionals.

For the regular person this set-up is not only impossible time-wise because, well, work but also way out of an average budget.

However according to German dermatologist and global Braun ambassador Dr Melanie Hartmann, the culprits behind a slew of skin concerns, from dullness to clogged pores and wrinkles, are a result of common skincare mistakes we all make and they’re actually pretty easy to avoid, once you know what they are.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SKINCARE MISTAKES?

Not removing your make-up: “Removing your make-up can make the difference between beautiful, radiant skin and a complexion that looks dull and has clogged pores.”

Not washing your face enough: “If you have normal to oily skin it is recommended to cleanse twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. However if your skin is on the sensitive side, one cleanse at night is suitable.”

Exfoliating too much or too little: “You should be exfoliating your skin at least once or twice a week to remove the layers of dead skin. This will leave you with a healthy glow and brighter skin.”

Missing a crucial step: “Aiming for a few minutes of massage in the evening helps relax the skin, stimulates cell metabolism and blood circulation, leaving it looking fresh and rejuvenated.”

Not getting enough sleep and water: “My rule is eight-to-eight: eight glasses of water and eight hours of sleep. Water keeps skin cells hydrated – if you’re not drinking enough this can lead to dry and dull-looking skin. While asleep your body and skin repairs, regenerates and rejuvenates – getting to bed that little bit earlier can help you achieve healthy and glowing skin.”