Instead of buying new cosmetics
5 skin care tips that won’t cost you anything
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Whether it’s blemishes, redness, blackheads or oily skin – the list of problems we can have with our skin seems endless. Most of us instinctively look for new products as soon as annoying pimples etc. plague us. But we don’t always have to buy new cosmetics! Here are five simple skin care tips that won’t cost you anything.
The variety of cosmetics is endless. Different active ingredients target different skin conditions and can lead to significant improvements in complexion. However, concentrated skin care power doesn’t come cheap either. Many of us also tend to reach for the product shelf too quickly. What if there was a way to improve your skin, completely without buying new cosmetics?
Instead of buying new cosmetics: 5 skin care tips that won’t cost you anything
Before you raid your wallet at the drugstore or perfumery, there are a few simple skin care tricks you can follow instead. We have you five tips summarized for healthy, clear skin. And the best part? They are completely free!
1. Do not use cotton pads
Cotton pads and similar products are often used when it comes to removing make-up in the evening or applying liquid products such as toners or facial toners. Due to their absorbency, pads and cloths swallow far too much product, which is then wasted. Instead of cotton pads with micellar water, you can use cleansing oil to remove make-up. Simply massage this into your face with your fingers and then wash off. In just one step you can get rid of make-up and dirt. The same applies to other liquid products such as serums or toners. Apply directly to the face (not into your hands first, product is lost here too) and spread with your fingers – this saves a lot of product that would otherwise end up in the cotton pad.
2. Change your pillow
Let’s face it – most of us don’t change our bedding as often as we probably should. At least when it comes to pillows, this is a very useful measure if you are struggling with stubborn impurities that you just can’t get rid of. All sorts of things collect on your pillow at night that your skin isn’t happy about. Whether it’s residue from make-up, hairspray, night sweats, dead skin cells or bacteria: all of these things can promote impurities and clog pores. Changing your pillowcase more often is a useful tip that doesn’t cost you anything.
3. Don’t get too close to the mirror
No, this tip is not a joke. Here a blackhead, there too large pores and there a pimple that could actually be expressed: magnifying mirrors, make-up mirrors or bathroom mirrors easily tempt us to mess with our sensitive facial skin until we only make things worse . Looking far too close and far too long into the (magnifying) mirror unnecessarily misleads us. In real life, no one looks as close and as closely into our faces and inspects every millimeter as we do ourselves. That’s why we should also exercise grace ourselves and let our skin be without making unrealistic demands on it.
4. Wash hands regularly
It sounds simple, and it is – but above all, it is effective! Our hands are real bacteria catchers. If you think about what you touch in the course of a day, it seems logical to wash your hands again. Many people touch their faces throughout the day without even realizing it. This means that bacteria and dirt can transfer to your skin in no time (literally) and cause pimples or even inflammation. So in your everyday life, make sure you just go to the sink again. The same applies to your cell phone: in your hand all day and then on your ear? The blemishes on your cheek could come from that!
5. No hot shower
This tip is not for those who take warm showers, because you should shower colder for the sake of your skin! Spending too long in a hot shower can dry out the skin and strip it of its natural oily film. This subsequently promotes irritation because the skin barrier is disrupted. The high temperature also increases the potential for irritation. That doesn’t mean we have to take ice-cold showers. But for healthy skin, the time in the shower should be as short as possible and the temperature should be at least lukewarm. A positive side effect: you also save on water and electricity costs. Win-win situation.
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Conclusion:
It doesn’t have to be the latest anti-pimple serum that relieves you of annoying skin problems. Protecting your skin barrier by not taking long hot showers or stopping mechanically damaging your skin by squeezing often makes a huge difference. Small tips and tricks in everyday life can have a big impact on your skin! And the best thing: they don’t cost you a cent.