Bad Beauty Habits to Break Now

Lately I've been trying to break all my bad beauty habits. Things like touching your face and not drinking enough water can wreak havoc on your skin. These are 10 bad beauty habits that you must break! 

1. Don't touch your face without washing your hands first. Your hands are full of germs that you don't want to transfer to your face as they can cause breakouts.

2. Drink more water. Make sure you stay hydrated as dehydrated skin looks dull and tired.

3. Don't forget your SPF. We're all guilty of this. Remember to apply sunscreen before you apply your makeup, and if you're out in the sun, make sure you reapply often. When I was growing up, my mom used to say that we didn't need to wear sunscreen after 4 pm. Well the sun has become so strong since then that it is now recommended that we wear sunscreen until sunset! Don't forget about your lips either!

4. Don't hoard makeup. I've seen some pretty impressive makeup collection videos on YouTube, but sometimes I can't help but be a little grossed out. How old is all that makeup? Every 6 months, go through your collection and toss anything with broken packaging or anything that looks or smells off. If you're a contact wearer like me or are prone to eye infections, be especially mindful with your eye products and replace your mascara every 3 months.

5. Do clean your brushes often to rid them of bacteria. Brushes that are full of makeup also don't perform well either.

6. Do replace your brushes as needed. Like makeup, brushes don't last forever. If your brushes aren't performing like they used to, it's time to replace them.

7. Don't pop a pimple. Gross, I know, and we've all heard it many times but it still has to be said. If you must do it, wait until the pimple comes to a head and use a professional blemish extracting tool (like this one) to minimize scarring.

8. Use clean wash clothes. If you use wash clothes to wash your face, make sure you use a new one each time you wash your face as they can harbour a lot of bacteria .If you're using a Clarisonic or other cleansing brush, make sure you wash the brush head often and replace it every 3 months.

9. Do remember that less is more. Don't apply layer upon layer of makeup. Let your skin breathe!

10. Do get enough sleep: Not getting enough sleep can really mess with your skin! Try to aim for 7-8 hours per night.