Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Beauty 101: How to Prevent Breakouts



Hey guys! 

As a teen I suffered from breakouts regularly and they kept coming back even though I cleaned my face obsessively and used about 300 types of spot cream. I couldn’t understand why they kept coming back and just put it down to hormones. However now that I’m a little older I’ve picked up a few tips that I wish I would’ve known at the time, so I’m going to share them with you now.


Tip 1
Wash your makeup brushes REGULARLY. You need to get rid of all the bacteria that grows on the tiny bristles, because if you don’t you will spread it all over your face (gross) and cause blemishes. You don’t need an expensive brush cleaner just use a gentle soap or facial cleanser and wash until the water runs clear.


Tip 2
Know your skin type and buy products that are suitable for it. You will either have dry, oily or combination skin (if you aren’t sure what type you are please see my upcoming post). Try to cleanse tone and moisturise at the end of each day, getting into this will routine will work wonders for your skin.



Tip 3
Change your pillow cases regularly. This is similar to the brushes, if you go weeks on end putting your face on the same pillow case then bacteria will build up and cause spots. Also if you have a partner make sure you both have your own pillow. Such a simple change but it really will make all the difference.



Tip 4
Remove your makeup every night WITHOUT FAIL. I know after a long night out its easy to say you can’t be bothered and you’ll do it in the morning, but this is a sure-fire way to cause breakouts. Even if you give it a once over with a face wipe (avoid ones with strong chemicals) it is better than leaving it completely.




That’s all for now, I may do a part two in the future as there’s other beauty tips I have in mind. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. I hope you found this useful and enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. See you next time!

Love from Lily xxxx 

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