{"id":915,"date":"2021-01-07T17:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T17:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2022-11-02T16:27:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T16:27:22","slug":"common-skincare-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Common Skincare Mistakes (That Everyone Makes!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beauty enthusiasts know so much about skincare, and enjoy reading and learning even more about it. From ingredients to new products to hacks, tips and techniques, there\u2019s so much content available and a multitude of sources from which to get the scoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, there are a lot of people who simply want their skincare routine to work for them\u2014no added education involved. They do not necessarily have a passion for learning all the steps and understanding how they work behind the scenes for their skin. They just want to know if they are effective. And that\u2019s ok! Skincare can be complicated. But if you remember a few key directions, you will see the results you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#Common_Skincare_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Skincare Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#1_Youre_using_a_few_products_here_and_there_inconsistently\" >1. You\u2019re using a few products here and there, inconsistently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#2_Youre_skipping_SPF_One_of_the_worst_skincare_mistakes_to_make\" >2. You\u2019re skipping SPF. (One of the worst skincare mistakes to make!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#3_Youre_applying_your_products_in_the_wrong_order\" >3. You\u2019re applying your products in the wrong order.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#4_Youre_confusing_your_skins_circadian_rhythm\" >4. You\u2019re confusing your skin\u2019s circadian rhythm.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#5_You_are_changing_your_skincare_routine_constantly\" >5. You are changing your skincare routine constantly.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#6_Youre_forgetting_your_neck\" >6. You\u2019re forgetting your neck.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/#Guilty_of_Making_these_Common_Skincare_Mistakes_Dont_Worry\" >Guilty of Making these Common Skincare Mistakes? Don\u2019t Worry.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Skincare_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Skincare Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you making these top 6 common skincare mistakes? Read on to find out about all of the skincare mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Youre_using_a_few_products_here_and_there_inconsistently\"><\/span>1. You\u2019re using a few products here and there, inconsistently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your skincare routine consists of a few basic steps that can\u2019t be missed.One of the worst skincare mistakes is cherry picking and applying products inconsistently and not in the form of a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/collection\/c\/regimens\">skincare routine<\/a>. The 3 steps are cleansing, toning, and treatment and protection (this can be a combined step if you use a moisturizer with an added sunscreen). This is a basic multi-step skincare plan\u2014of course, you can include additional steps based on your skin\u2019s individual needs. You can also add extra products, like serums, to amplify your routine or to target additional skin concerns. However, you should never skip any of the core steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Cleanser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with a gentle cleanser for both exfoliation and to remove makeup, dirt and pollution that has accumulated throughout the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Toner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow with a toner, an important step that so many people skip. A toner softens your skin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/pro-tips\/how-to-minimize-pores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimizing the appearance of pores<\/a> and prepares your skin for the products you\u2019ll apply afterward. Toners also often contain exfoliation benefits to help remove dead skin cells. This water-based vehicle allows for targeted ingredients to better penetrate the surface of the skin. In other words, toner optimizes the ingredients for better performance in the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Treatment and Protection (Cream)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next and last step is your day or night moisturizer. This step provides your anti-aging benefits, protects your skin barrier, hydrates and supports cell turnover, while improving skin function and overall visible results. No matter the weather or climate, your skin needs that moisture. Your day moisturizer needs to protect your skin from environmental aggressors, like pollutants, and SPF for sun protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Youre_skipping_SPF_One_of_the_worst_skincare_mistakes_to_make\"><\/span>2. <strong>You\u2019re skipping SPF. (One of the worst skincare mistakes to make!) <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skipping this step is one of the biggest skincare mistakes you can make. Preventative skincare is important. Even on rainy or cloudy days, even when staying indoors most of the time, you still need to wear your SPF. The consequences of skipping this step can have damaging results\u2014visible signs of aging, blue light side effects, sunburns, or even skin cancer. \u201cWhether it is cloudy, rainy, or bright, you need your sun protection every day because every day is \u2018sunday\u2019 as far as your skin is concerned,\u201d Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields say.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Youre_applying_your_products_in_the_wrong_order\"><\/span>3. <strong>You\u2019re applying your products in the wrong order. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order in which you apply your skincare makes a difference, especially with add on products like eye cream. This is a very common skincare mistake that gets made. We recommend putting this on before you apply your face cream to protect your eye area, where the skin is more delicate than the rest of your face. Another good example of this rule?&nbsp; Serum. It should always be applied before your face cream, as well. The thinnest products with the most active ingredients in the highest concentration should go onto the skin first. In other words, what is the most precious, comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Youre_confusing_your_skins_circadian_rhythm\"><\/span>4. <strong>You\u2019re confusing your skin\u2019s circadian rhythm. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your skin needs to be protected during the day and able to regenerate and restore itself at night. What happens with your skin at night? Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5137927\/\">skin has its own circadian rhythm<\/a>, which is a 24-hour cycle that is a part of the body&#8217;s internal clock. Think of it as an operating system like the one on your phone: It runs in the background to carry out essential functions and processes. At night, your skin absorbs products better, as it\u2019s thinner at that time and undergoes the cell renewal and skin regeneration process. \u201cAlong with formulations, when you target the skin, we value your circadian rhythm and this approach greatly impacts results,\u201d Dr. Kathy Fields says. \u201cYour skin is cooler so more ingredients can absorb and penetrate better, leaving you with a dewy finish, which you wouldn\u2019t want in the daytime,\u201d Dr. Kathy Fields adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_are_changing_your_skincare_routine_constantly\"><\/span>5. <strong>You are changing your skincare routine constantly.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand the siren call of new skincare products, but we advise you, for the sake of your skin, not to be tempted with seasonal \u201cproducts of the week.\u201d Skincare takes at least 4-8 weeks of consistent, twice-a-day use for you to see the results and benefits in action. So, give your skincare products a chance to work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Youre_forgetting_your_neck\"><\/span>6. <strong>You\u2019re forgetting your neck. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a very common mistake. Last but not least \u2014 think of your neck as part of your face. Protect your neck! Take care of your skin on your neck and dec (d\u00e9colletage). Your face care products should be applied below your jawline in your morning and evening routines to keep it looking youthful and healthy. And if you have any product left over on your hands from your application? Apply it to the backs of your hands to keep them looking fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guilty_of_Making_these_Common_Skincare_Mistakes_Dont_Worry\"><\/span><strong>Guilty of Making these Common Skincare Mistakes? Don\u2019t Worry.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve heard it before: we all make mistakes! And skincare is no different. Skincare can be complicated. With the expansive variety of products on the market and information out there, it can be hard to choose the skincare routine that both addresses your unique skin concern and delivers the results you\u2019re after. With all these choices, we are all bound to make some skincare blunders. But don\u2019t fret. If you remember a few key directions or key steps listed above and follow them consistently, you\u2019ll be on track to achieving your skin goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beauty enthusiasts know so much about skincare, and enjoy reading and learning even more about it. From ingredients to new products to hacks, tips and techniques, there\u2019s so much content available and a multitude of sources from which to get the scoop. 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