Don’t pick pimples or blackheads

Don’t pick pimples or blackheads Bursting or squeezing spots can cause infection, redness and even scarring and pigmentation

Don’t wear makeup to bed

Don’t wear makeup to bed Leaving makeup on your skin can clog your pores leading to breakouts, so use a makeup remover before cleansing every night

Don’t exfoliate every day

Don’t exfoliate every day as over exfoliating your skin actually leads to damaged skin

Don’t apply regular moisturiser under and around your eyes

Don’t apply regular moisturiser under and around your eyes invest in a good eye cream

Don’t lean on and touch your skin

Don’t lean on and touch your skin as dirt and bacteria can be transported to your face when you touch it. This will lead to breakouts

Don’t wash your skin more than twice a day

Don’t wash your skin more than twice a day as by doing this you will be stripping your skin of its natural moisture

Don’t use any skin care product

Don’t use any skin care product that is not  recommended by a dermatologist or experienced skin care expert especially steroid based creams

Don’t give up on homecare and treatments

Don’t  give up on homecare and treatments because you aren’t seeing results right away. To see results, it takes time

Don’t use a body scrub on your face

Don’t use a body scrub on your face as body scrubs are too harsh for our delicate face

Don’t forget to wash

Don’t forget to wash and moisturise your face before going to bed

Don’t use too much moisturiser on your face

Don’t use too much moisturiser on your face rich, heavy creams can sit on the skin’s surface and block pores. Use easily absorbed creams and lotions or water-based products for oily skin

Don’t ignore your skin type

Don’t ignore your skin type If you have oily, sensitive or dry skin, tailor your routine to your skin’s needs and choose specially designed products 

Don't smoke

Don’t smoke as smoking makes your skin look paler and older and contributes to wrinkles due to repetitive facial expressions. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin — the fibres that give your skin strength and elasticity