Bad beauty habits we all need to break

Touching our faces

Touching our faces is just about the worst thing we can do for our skin. We use our hands all day, every day, to touch all sorts of things, and they are always dirty.

When we touch our faces, we transfer that dirt straight onto our skin. Try to break the habit; if you have an itch, try to scratch it with the inside of your clothes.

Licking our lips

It is a little-known fact that licking our lips actually causes them to become chapped. It is perhaps because we feel like licking them should add moisture.

Rubbing our eyes

Granted it is very difficult not to do this, particularly when we are tired or suffering from allergies. The true is, however, that rubbing our eyes causes inflammation.

Popping pimples

Again, popping pimples is very tempting. Not only is it satisfying, but we often have the impression that popping them will reduce their appearance.

Using rubber bands

Tying up your hair with a rubber band is perhaps the worst thing you could do to it. The material will inevitably cause breakages and is very damaging to the hair.

Thankfully, most people are aware of this and alternatives are readily available. Fabric covered bands are a good option, as are the plastic spiral kind.

Using heat

Using heat on your hair is also very bad for it. The heat dries out the hair and can quickly cause split ends or frizz. Try to let your hair dry naturally if you can.

Overwashing our hair

It is a common misconception that the more often we wash our hair, the cleaner it will be. In fact, washing our hair strips it of its natural oils.

Not washing pillow cases

This is one that a surprisingly high number of people are guilty of. If left unwashed, pillow cases can accumulate excess oil, dirt, and makeup, which eventually causes breakouts.

Biting our nails

This is perhaps the most difficult beauty habit to break; it is notoriously difficult to kick. But there are techniques you can use even if it’s the habit of a lifetime.

Cover your nails

It can also be a good idea to put a physical barrier between your teeth and your nails, so you can’t bite them. If it’s cold, you might think about wearing gloves.

Distract yourself

This one is perhaps easier said than done, but try to distract yourself whenever you are tempted to bite your nails. This might be when you’re feeling nervous or bored.

Get a manicure

Another way to put yourself off biting your nails is to make them look so nice that you won’t want to bite them. Why not treat yourself to a manicure?

Eat well

This one goes without saying, but be sure to eat a healthy diet. A diet that is rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and fatty acids is good for nails.

Keep nails short

When weak nails grow long they break, so if you bite your nails it is a good idea to keep them short. Usually this will involve clipping them every one or two weeks.

Apply cream

If your nails are brittle and dry, they are more likely to break. A good way to replenish their moisture is to apply a nail or cuticle cream.