Skincare routines usually refer to what we apply to our skin. Cleansers, moisturisers, serums, and sunscreens are some of the most common products we use on our skin. However, there are several other things that come into contact with our skin on a day-to-day basis and may affect our skincare. Things like your pillowcase, phone, or even hair products could lead to oily skin, pimples, and other problems. This isn’t an exhaustive list of things that could improve our skincare, but it can help make our skin look better.
We carry our phones everywhere and use them multiple times a day. On top of sweat and oil from your skin, dirt, cosmetics, and impurities can stick to your phone screen. Pollutants on your phone screen can then transfer back onto your skin when the phone is placed against your face while making a call. People who have sensitive, acne-prone skin may also find that the pressure and friction from using a phone against their skin aggravates it. Reducing contact between your face and phone can be helpful and can be done by cleaning your phone screen regularly and using other methods of calling, like speakerphone or earphones, whenever possible. It is also essential that you clean your hands before touching your phone. After all, your hands are likely to carry impurities that can be transferred onto the phone screen. Sometimes, changes to your skincare don’t necessarily involve having to buy new products. There are some simple lifestyle changes that you can also make in your skincare routine that would be beneficial to improving your skin’s health. Aside from regularly face washing and skincare, some habits that you can incorporate into your skincare routine, include cleaning your phone regularly, washing your hands before touching your face, washing your pillow cases every week, and avoiding touching your face with dirty hands all throughout the day. You should also be washing your face after intense physical activity and avoid touching your face all throughout the day. Incorporating these small lifestyle changes would be a good addition to your skincare routine by decreasing the amount of impurities that can come into contact with your skin and also for those who already have oily or acne prone skin. But it should not replace your skincare products entirely. they are not the only causes for oily skin, big pores, or acne Although having a clean phone and pillowcase and not using hair products on your skin can be helpful. There are other potential causes of skin problems, including hormonal imbalances, genetics, stress, and skincare products. Speaking with a dermatologist can help you assess your particular skincare concerns and if there are any external causes, such as the above, that are contributing to it. it is best to consult a dermatologist if it persists and proves difficult to manage with over-the-counter treatments Although acne can be frustrating and annoying. For better understanding, we approached Dr A. S. Niraaimathi, Consultant Dermatologist, Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, who explained, “Skincare does not just involve your skincare products. The various other things that come into contact with your skin can also influence your skincare and be harmful if unclean or used incorrectly. Paying attention to the cleanliness of the products that you use and the objects you come into contact with throughout the day can help you care for your skin better.”