Not all skincare routines are created equal. They all have different pros and cons, but finding the right one for your specific skin type can be a headache. We all use the wrong products for our skin type, and even you might be doing it right now! If your skin has ever reacted to products, this alone is a red flag. Here are some other important skin care warning signs to recognize.
1. Peeling/dry skin
No, this is not all that is bad that is taking off. It’s drying your skin too much! This means stopping using all acid-based products and sticking to a gentler formula. When skin is already dry or suffering from a pre-existing condition, these products harshly strip it. This can also happen if you exfoliate too much or use too strong an exfoliant.
2. Acne
Unless you’ve been prone to breakouts your entire life, acne can mean a negative reaction to the products in your arsenal. If you just switched product lines, the break-in period may show some side effects, but generally, if your skin is normally clear but has bumps all over, you should text and evaluate each product one at a time to discover the root of the problem.
3. Too oily skin
If your skin type is not naturally oily, a product may be disturbing the surface of your skin. Oil is actually a protective barrier, but certain formulas can remove it. When your skin comes into contact with the experience, the sebaceous glands quickly begin to produce more oil to compensate for the dryness, causing acne, oil, and other disasters. Avoid greasy formulas and keep them light but hydrating.
4. Rashes
Allergic reactions and many other things can cause rashes, but your skin care routine could also be causing them. It’s possible that your skin is allergic to an inactive ingredient in a cleanser or cream, which is quite common. An allergy patch at a dermatologist should be able to solve the problem quickly. Try to find hypoallergenic products if you can.
5. Hives
Sometimes hives are almost worse than pimples, especially if you can’t seem to stop scratching! If your body doesn’t react well to the ingredients in your skincare routine, hives will appear to alert you as a warning. They appear as red welts and, although you are not necessarily using the wrong product for your specific problem, you will have to stop using it due to some unrecognizable allergen.
