Make Sure You’re Not Hurting<br />Your Skin With These , Bad Habits.<br />When it comes to taking care of your<br />complexion, it can be complicated figuring out what<br />habits are helping or hurting your skin. .<br />According to board-certified dermatologist<br />Elizabeth Mullans M.D., there are a few habits<br />in particular you should avoid. .<br />Here are five of the worst<br />habits that are hurting your skin. .<br />1. Over-hydrating, Using heavy oil-filled moisturizers can<br />cause acne and greasy skin. .<br />2. Inadequate Hydration, Not giving your skin enough hydration can cause dryness, which can lead to premature aging and cracked skin. .<br />3. Over-exfoliating, Although helpful when done in moderation,<br />exfoliating too much or too hard can cause irritation,<br />pimples and excessive oil production. .<br />4. Picking & Scratching, Whether out of stress or in an attempt to remove imperfections,<br />picking at your skin can cause irritation, bleeding and scarring. .<br />5. Not Washing Your Sheets, Dr. Mullans recommends washing your bed sheets once<br />or twice a week to minimize the risk of skin irritation.
