Sometimes you can’t change a habit, it just happens. If you were told that a beauty habit is actually bad for you, would you change it? Here are the bad beauty habits you didn’t know you had and tips on how to stop them. Sleeping with your makeup on This may not be news to some, but sleeping with your makeup on can cause skin problems, especially if you have acne-prone skin. Not only does it ruin your pillowcase if you don’t remove it, it can also clog your pores, ultimately leading to breakouts like pimples and blackheads. That being said, there’s an added concern that sleeping with your makeup on can actually age your skin faster! While you sleep, your skin regenerates and the protective layer of foundation slows down collagen regeneration and removes pollutants (like pollution) from your skin, causing your skin to age faster. You’ll find that you sleep better after you’ve just washed your face, so give it a try before you pass out! Don’t use moisturizer at night As already mentioned, your skin regenerates itself while you sleep. It takes a total of 8 hours for the skin to naturally eliminate all aggressors and the stress that it’s put itself through on a daily basis. Eight hours though… I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember the last time I slept for eight hours. That’s where a nighttime moisturizer comes into play. You’ll find that nighttime moisturizers are formulated differently and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to help your skin. Even if you don’t get more than six hours of sleep, your moisturizer will work overtime to keep your skin healthy and happy! Oh, and before you apply any old moisturizer, avoid those SPF sunscreens meant for daytime use, as SPF can clog and enlarge your pores! Detangle Your Hair When It’s Wet Yeah, I know, I shocked myself when I found that out! Our hair is most fragile when it’s wet. If you have fine hair that breaks easily, spray it with a smoothing and detangling product and then let it dry. Once your hair is completely dry, you can use a wide-tooth comb to comb through your hair. There will be a lot less shedding and you’ll find your hair looks super shiny after dry brushing. Dirty Makeup Brushes Cause Stains Believe it or not, those pesky spots that just won’t go away may reappear again just because you use dirty makeup brushes! Bacteria can nest in the bristles of your makeup brushes and transfer them back and forth to your skin. Spots can appear when applying bronzer or blush. It’s best to use a disinfecting brush cleaning spray regularly and clean thoroughly every two weeks. We’ve already explained to you how to clean your brushes in our blog. Click here for a closer look. Don’t use sunscreen every day Well, it makes sense to put on sunscreen before a sunbath, but you can’t do it every day, so there’s no point, right? Unfortunately, no… You need to protect yourself from the sun every day. You can use a facial sunscreen or a moisturizer with SPF added. The sun can shine in even on cloudy days, so it’s better to be safe than sorry! There are two types of ultraviolet rays in the sun, UVA and UVB. It’s important to know that UVA is the radiation that ages the skin and can pass through glass and water, while UVB can burn the skin. So even on a cloudy day in the middle of winter, you may be exposed to these rays, so protect yourself from the sun! Dirty Phones You may have heard that there are more germs on your phone than on a toilet bowl! Pass the vomit bucket over immediately! But if you think about it, it really isn’t surprising. Think about it, wherever you put your phone, whatever it touches. Holding it to your ear while having a long conversation with your best friend could be introducing bacteria to your skin, which of course can lead to spots and breakouts. All is not lost, so before you toss your expensive tech in the trash, grab some Some antibacterial wipes that are safe to use on your tech devices and you’ll be good to go! Going to bed too late I mentioned earlier how our skin naturally repairs itself while we sleep, and using a moisturizer at night can also be very helpful. What you may not know is that your skin knows what time it is, and when you fall asleep, its repair work begins. For example, let’s say you go to bed at 11 p.m. At 2 a.m., collagen production and natural detoxification are in full swing, leaving you looking refreshed and energized in the morning. If you stay up until midnight or later, your skin won’t have enough time to work its magic. So give her a little help and go to bed at a reasonable hour. You can still record Game of Thrones the next day and avoid spoilers, at least that’s the trick we use… Ignore your dehydrated skin No matter how much water you drink in a day, your skin is always the last to benefit. I know it’s unfair because it’s our biggest organ and fights many battles every day, from the elements, weather, pollution, the list goes on. It’s no surprise that our skin gets thirsty! Any skin type can become dehydrated, and it’s well known that using topical products is the best way to restore moisture to dry skin! That’s why we formulated our Marine Hydrating Mask to contain a full 25ml bottle of serum to really infuse the skin with a powerful blend of active ingredients to nourish it! So don’t ignore your thirsty skin, give it some love.