1. Taking long, hot showers

Excessive exposure to water, especially hot water, can strip the skin of natural oils and disrupt the skin barrier . Instead, keep showers short—down to ten minutes or less—and temperatures no higher than 84° F.

2. Washing with harsh soap

Traditional bar soaps use harsh cleansing ingredients called surfactants that have an alkaline pH. Alkaline products can disrupt the outer skin layer and prevent the skin from protecting itself properly causing dryness and irritation.

3. Exfoliating too often

While exfoliating can be extremely beneficial, especially for dry skin, over exfoliating can lead to microscopic tears that result in inflammation, redness, dryness, and peeling.

4. Using the wrong moisturizer

Lotions are water-based with low oil content, so they quickly evaporates, which can dry your skin out even more. For best use, apply your cream or ointment directly after showering.

5. Not drinking enough water

Not drinking enough water can show up on your skin, causing it to become fatigued and less plump.

6. Using wrong makeup tools

Using bad quality makeup tools will hurt your face. You’d better to choose softer makeup brushes to makeup every day.