Common beauty mistakes
Every day we are told what we should be doing to make sure we keep our skin healthy and our beauty routine looking perfect, but what are the most common beauty mistakes so many of us make?
Removing makeup
Removing our days make up before bed is so important. We need to let our skin breath and we need to ensure we have unblocked any pores to ensure we don’t break out!How to remove make up properly:Begin by using a gentle face pad and remove any visible makeup. This never completely removes all make up and certainly doesn’t cleanse the face so secondly wash your face with a face scrub and remove all the excess makeup.
Shaping your eyebrows
Every beauty blogger and meme can tell you, “don’t let someone with bad eyebrows tell you what to do!” Eyebrows are not only the first thing we can see when looking at someone, but they can do so much to change your look! They have the power to make you seem slimmer in the face or like you have lived in a cave for the last year. They have full control over our appearance whether we like it or not.
how to shape eyebrows
How to shape eyebrows
It’s best to seek out a professional for the initial brow shaping. After all, no one wants wonky browsRemember the golden rules: only ever pluck 1-2 hairs at a time before stepping back and surveying your work. And always follow the natural curve of the brow – don’t force a shape. Finally, thin brows are unflattering so aim to keep them as full as possible.
Beauty products and expiry dates , they do go bad!
Found that old blush that Grandma Betty gave you in 1999? No. It is not “still good”.Not only does the consistency of products like foundation become a little less than perfect, they can also create serious infections due to build-up of bacteria’s!This is one of our huge and common beauty mistakes we think we can get away with.
When is it time to bin particular products?
Mascara- when we pump our mascara wand into the product, we are oxidising it and therefore letting bacteria grow in the tube. Having the same tube of mascara for a long time allows that bacteria to grow and therefore become harmful. It can lead to eye infections which are NOT pretty!Eyeliner and lip liner pencils- Pencils are great, as sharpening them really does remove any unhygienic bacteria that is sitting on them. Sharpen them a little just before most uses and this should prolong their life!Foundations- Foundations are resilient and last around 12-18 months. Just watch out for changes in colour or texture or if it no longer gives the coverage it once did.
Treat your mane
Our hair goes through A LOT! Dying, bleaching, being tied back being teased, getting caught on handbag straps! We should take the time to say sorry at least once a fortnight with a really nourishing mask or oil based treatment. Spend the day at home, catch up on some emails and put a facemask and hair mask on all day. Just let it soak in and do all the hard work! Don't let this be one of our common beauty mistakes, this is a luxury ladies!
Moisturise moisturise moisturise!
One of the most seen common beauty mistakes! Give your thirsty skin some moisture! Our skin is out in the open a lot in Summer and we find ourselves putting more lotions on than in Winter. We barely look out our legs let alone remember to lather them up with a rich moisturising lotion. Moisturising skin will help prevent stretch marks and keep it looking youthful so get to it!
MOISTURIZER!
