After being with Grounded Sage for almost 2 years, I’ve noticed a lot of people get stuck in their routine because of 4 REALLY common myths/mistakes when it comes to their skincare.
To address these topics, I wanted to share with you some handy posts/resources to help those of you who may find yourselves in a rut or needing a boost. You may be skipping one of these crucial steps, and it could be exactly what your skin is begging for.
#1 – Not exfoliating
Exfoliating your skin on a regular basis is crucial to helping remove not just dead skin cells, but also toxins and secretions that your pores have managed to expel. It will also decrease your skins chance of clogging and becoming congested. Notice those girls who always have a bright, smooth and glowing skin tone? I bet you they never miss and exfoliation date!
Here’s a blog post we did to explain the reasons for exfoliating regularly: The Down & Dirty Guide To Exfoliating
Did you know you can exfoliate without abrasion? YUP! Exfoliating doesn’t mean gritty ingredients exclusively. We have multiple options at GroundedSage.com for all skin conditions and sensitivities! Check them out here.
#2 – Not moisturizing
It’s a common misconception to think that if you have oily skin or acne-prone skin, using a moisturizer can make the situation worse. Well, if you’re using chemical-based products, chance are you’re right! BUT – if you’re you’ve got an awesome, clean and natural skincare routine, you definitely want to make sure there’s a moisturizer in the mix. Your skin produces oil as a protective mechanism to rid your pores of things that shouldn’t be there and to help lubricate the surface of your skin. Oily skin can be caused by a number of reasons and is the result of overactive glands in the pores. When combated with the RIGHT oils in your skincare products, you can help your glands to balance the production levels all while continuing to protect your skin.
Even if you have oily or acne-prone skin, we have a moisturizer for you! To figure out which one was designed for your skin, use this quiz.
#3 – Not hydrating
So often, we hear that people assume moisturizing and hydrating are one and the same. Truth is moisturizing refers to oils, while hydrating refers to water. BOTH are equally important components to achieving balanced skin. Out of the two, it’s also hydrating that is the most commonly overlooked. To get the full explanation on hydrating, and why it’s important, check out this blog.
Or, if you already know this is a gap in your current routine (or think it might be), find your perfect hydrator with this quiz.
#4 – Complicating your skincare routine with TOO many products!
This comes from years of being taught “quantity over quality” is the means to success. Somehow this principle was applied to skincare as well, and women slowly saw the surfaces of their sink countertops disappear under products. The truth is skincare routines should be simple and achievable with a few key/multi-functional products! Certain ingredients (such as antibacterial ingredients like tea tree oil) can overwork the skin if contained in too many products, leading to inflammation and irritation. They’re important, but there is such thing as too much of good thing when it comes to skincare.
Another reason to avoid too many products is that it can make it super complicated to pinpoint if any of them are contributing to your skin conditions. The fewer products… the easier it is to eliminate the problem!
The easiest way to start building a simple and customizable routine is by discovering your Floral Aura through our FREE Skin Assessment.
There ya have! The 4 most common mistakes we see when it comes to skincare.
Until next time- Stay Radiant!
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