5 Most Common Skincare Mistakes

Ever aimless walk through Target and grab something new in the beauty section cause it has these claims that will make your skin SO MUCH BETTER. 

You RUSH home and apply and wait.

And wait.

And wait.

No Change. Crushed dreams. Waste of money.  SO you go back to using the same products you’ve been using for the last 10 years cause it worked back in your glory days ( ah, college Leni was the best LOL).

Well it’s time to make a change to your skincare my friends!

Here are the Top 5 Common Mistakes we are making with our skin care routine ( and a few tips and tricks to avoid making them!)

1.       Not Establishing a Good Skincare Routine

• The biggest mistake we see is not establishing a skincare routine at all.  Just washing your face when you shower may not be enough to support the needs of your skin.  Dermatologists, doctors, and mothers all agree that a good skin care regimen includes cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing.  This especially becomes important for pre-teens and teens, those exposed to daily pollutants, or as we age.  Establishing a quality skincare routine using non-toxic products like Jordan Essentials both morning and evening will support your skin in eliminating toxins, removing dead skin cells, staying hydrated, and looking good. 

2.       Using Just A Few Of The Same Products

• Your skin changes with the seasons, with hormonal fluctuations, with stress levels, and with environmental exposures.  At times, you may need to look at the skincare products you are using and adjust accordingly.  Jordan Essentials products are formulated to be as versatile as possible to meet a wide range of needs.  And, for those times when your skin needs a little extra support, we’ve got you covered there too!  Dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, acne, skin irritations, sunburn, windburn, chapped skin, puffy or irritated skin,... you can customize your skincare routine based on your current needs.    

3.       Moisturizing Skin When It Is Dry

• Moisturizers tend to be most effective when the skin is still slightly damp, such as when you’ve just toweled off after a bath or shower.  Damp skin tends to absorb the moisture better and lock it in for a longer time.  That’s not saying that you can’t use your moisturizer on dry skin!  You can still carry that  Shea Body Butter, Hand & Body Lotion, or  Magnesium Lotion in your purse or have it next to your bed!  But for the most effective moisturizing power, apply to clean skin that is still slightly damp.

4.       Exfoliating Dry Skin Instead of Moisturizing It

It’s important to read your skin when it is dry to determine what it needs the most. The tendency when we see dull or flaky skin is to reach for the Salt Scrub to smooth out the texture. If your skin is dull or rough, then Salt Scrub is the best choice to apply first.  If your skin has a lot of flaking, however, this is a sign your skin lacks hydration.Using an exfoliant could cause inflammation and a disruption of the skin barrier. For flaking skin, nourish your skin with Helio Skin Superfood Lotion or Skin Relief Lotion to restore the proper balance. Then when your skin has recovered, you can grab that Salt Scrub for smooth, healthy skin.

5.      Not Layering Products Incorrectly

• There’s no particular harm in layering your products incorrectly, however to get the maximum benefit from the ingredients in each product, you want to layer your products from thinnest consistency to the thickest.  This allows for maximum absorption and efficiency.  For example, when using Anti-Aging Serums with your moisturizer, you would apply after cleansing, exfoliating and toning: Daily Moisturizer, Multi-Peptide Serum, Age-Defying Serum, Time Rewind Eye Gel or Tone & Firm Serum. 

When in doubt, just think thinnest to thickest and you’ll be maximizing your JE products for healthy, happy skin!

If you read this and still aren’t sure where to begin, PLEASE reach out to me . I am here to support you and help! I won’t diagnose or prescribe anything you may be dealing with, but I will share my knowledge and can offer you lots of great information to help you decide what is best for you! (plud FREE Samples!