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It can sometimes be annoying to be hit over the head with good (and simple) advice.
Jonathan Knowles
But doing everything right all the time is exhausting.
So, Ill level with you.
Keep whichever of the less-favorable habits you want if you heed this skin and scalp advice, instead.
Consider it a last-ditch effort to warn you off the sneaky habits youd be better off without.
Whats the worst that could happen if I… sleep in my makeup?
Its a universally shared experience.
(Naturally, inebriation is also a possible answer hereits not ideal but it happens.)
What must not happen, is making it a regular thing, saysDr.
Shendy Engelina, consultant dermatologist and clinical service lead at London’sDermatica.
Cleansing your face is one of the most important steps in your skincare routine, she affirms.
Skipping it can lead to a build-up of oils and dead skin cells on your skin and pillowcase.
And dont think yoursilk or satin pillowcaseabsolves you.
Whats the worst that could happen if I… skip SPF?
Hands up if you think the wear SPF every day advice doesnt apply to you.
Or doesnt apply because you live in an area starved of sunlight.
Or doesnt apply because you just dont like it.
Orlet me stop you.
Everything you do for your skin is useless if youre not wearing sunscreen, saysDr.
Shereene Idriss, board-certified dermatologist and founder ofDr.
Its brutal but its true.
If youre SPF-avoidant, remember that not all are made equally.
Just ensure to find one that you’re able to commit to wearing every day.
Whats the worst that could happen if I… dont wash my makeup brushes?
Theres no other way to feel about sanitizing makeup brushes thanuggggh.
Setting aside 15 minutes on a Sunday morning (or whenever works) is critical, though.
Whats the worst that could happen if I… use makeup wipes more than cleanser?
Spend enough time on TikTok and youll come to despise makeup wipes.
While the first is undeniably true, how accurate is the second?
Because some wipes contain alcohol and fragrance, over time they can cause irritation, dryness, and sensitivity.
The gold star solution?
A double cleanse using an oil-based cleanser followed by a gel-based one.
Or, simply use the same cleanser twice.
Whats the worst that could happen if I… use dry shampoo more than actual shampoo?
This irritationwhich is a manifestation of inflammationcan, eventually, end up in hair loss.
However, and this is important, this is if youre hugelyoverusingdry shampoo.
