Everyone wants healthy, beautiful and youthful looking skin, but despite our best efforts sometimes we find we are instead dealing with breakouts, dry skin, acne, wrinkles and other skin problems. It is quite understandable to become frustrated when religiously following a skin care regimen, but not seeing any changes in our skin, or worst yet, seeing new problems arise. Read on for some common mistakes in your skincare routine, including using products that are not right for you.
Here are 5 common mistakes that can trip up your Skin Care Results;
#1 – Not using the right products
The first step to a good skincare routine is knowing your skin type. It is also quite important to educate yourself on how to select effective products..and this means getting to know ingredients. If a product is full of chemical toxins, preservatives and things like perfumes and dyes, that’s a hard pass. Not only are these types of commercial products ineffective, they can be a frequent source of irritation and allergies. Here at PuraVedaOrganics our ingredients are always 100% natural, organic or sustainably wild-harvested, and all are not only clinically proven in lab studies but also have centuries old successful history via Ayurvedic Medicine.
To help you determine what skin type you belong to, you can take this PuraVedaOrganics Guide To Your Dosha Quiz.
#2 –Using too many products on your skin
The first step toward finding the right combination of products for you is figuring out what works best for your specific needs. Again this process begins when you determine your Ayurvedic Dosha (or skin type). A Kapha skin type may have issues with blackheads. Our Pore Perfect Kapha line can help you solve this issue, as well as preventing the acne that frequently accompanies this issue by removing impurities deep within the skin, while also balancing your complexion with concentrated botanicals and sea minerals.
Like each of our Dosha Specific Regimens (Vata/Pitta/Kapha) there is a cleanser, a hydrator and a followup serum, with optional add-ons such as our BioScience Peptide Complex for anti-aging, our eye serums, exfoliation masks and our Award winning SunProtect SPF30+
#3 – Not properly cleansing your skin of makeup and other impurities before applying products.
If you are not cleansing your skin appropriately, you may be irritating your skin. The harsh chemical in many commercial cleansers can block pores and can cause breakouts.
Again.. it’s important to determine your Dosha and use that specific cleanser. Our cleansers are gentle, yet thorough, leaving a smooth base or foundation for followup treatments In that line.
The next step is one of our toners, such as our PVO Vata Daily Hydrator/Toner Mist, or if you’re someone with sensitive skin, we highly recommend our SBR Hydrator/Toner. These hydrators act as a ‘big drink of water for your skin’, while preparing it to better absorb the treatment serum to follow.
#4 – Incorrectly layering your products.
Even when using effective, natural, well-formulated products, it’s important to use them in the correct order. Using a product from this line or that one, based on magazine ads etc., is a mistake, leading to blocked pores and irritation. Here at Puravedaorganics, we simplify this process, by recommending the correct products for your individual skin type, and providing a simple 3 step process that’s easy to follow, along with easily understood complimentary add-ons for further customization, with detailed instructions on how to use them. Skin Care regimen should not be complicated!
#5 – Poor Diet and/or Lifestyle choices
While of course we are in business to provide the best topical Skincare regimen available, we would be remiss to not mention these two issues, which are major contributors to your skin’s general health and condition. Plenty of clean protein, vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds etc., should make up the bulk of your intake. Sugar, refined sweets, alcohol and fried foods are not your friends in this arena. Smoking and not using a good quality Sunscreen such as our PVO Sunprotect SPF30+ are both major causes of prematurely aged skin.
In Summary:
Your skin care regimen is only as good as the products you use. Do your research and check out our product formulations. We know your esthetician will be impressed. Life is complicated enough. Settle into a minimalist, unfussy regimen with high quality products that are proven to work and enjoy the complements that will soon be coming your way!
