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The One Skincare Mistake Doctors Say No One Over 30 Should Be Making Anymore Cause It Permanently Ruins Your Skin

September 3, 2020 by Robyn Turk
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Is there anyone who actually has perfect skin? We all have something we would like to improve or change about our faces, whether it’s fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles or redness. And for most of us, our skincare routines are centered around what we should do to improve our flaws rather than what we shouldn’t do. And there is one big skincare no-no that most people ignore.

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worst anti aging beauty skincare mistakes over 30

Have you ever skipped using cleanser? An everyday, 3-step beauty routine should consist of cleanser, toner and moisturizer, done at morning and night. But many of us are guilty of forgoing the cleanser, even if still doing other steps like moisturizer. And if this sounds like you, we've got some bad news.

worst anti aging beauty skincare mistakes over 30

On the surface, cleanser seems the one step to your regimen you can skip if your short on time or simply feeling lazy before bed. Water can clean your face just as well, right? WRONG.

worst anti aging beauty skincare mistakes over 30

In reality, cleanser is way more important than you would think - it's purpose goes way deeper than just cleaning your face. This essential beauty step protects your skin against signs of aging, so if you're skipping it you're making a huge mistake.

worst anti aging beauty skincare mistakes over 30

Using a cleanser rids your skin of excess of oil and protects it from any micropollutants and dirt that might have built up since your last cleanse. The longer these oils or pollutants stay on your skin, the more damage they can wreak on your pores. This damage is what ultimately leads to the signs of aging that we're all trying to fight against.

Next time, don't skip your cleanser.

Author:

Robyn Turk is a style and beauty writer, contributing to the SheFinds team. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, Business Insider, Refinery29, DailyMail and others.

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