"Despite having a good skincare routine in place, why is it that I am still waking up with acne?"
If you have been asking yourself this question, you're not alone. We get how frustrating it is to experience breakouts, especially when you're doing skincare. What could be the possible reasons?
We know 8 such possibilities. Let's explore them together.
#1: Your Skincare Isn't Compatible With Your Skin Type
Skin type and product compatibility are important factors to consider while creating your routine. The needs of dry, dehydrated skin are very different from those of oily skin, sensitive skin, or combination skin. In fact, there are certain ingredients that are essential for certain skin types.
So if there is a mismatch there, know that your skincare will not give you the results you want.
For more insight, read our blog, How to Choose the Right Skincare Product?
#2: You Are Not Consistent Enough
Skincare requires dedication. It's vital to follow your routine day in and day out. So if you have been inconsistent with your routine and skipping it, you may break out.
#3: You Are Switching Your Routine Quite Often
Your skin requires adequate time to adjust to the products you have introduced into your skin before it starts to heal. If you keep switching your products very often or experiment with new ones, you are essentially compromising your skin's barrier. This compromise is the reason why your skin is prone to breaking out.
#4: Your Makeup Is Clogging Your Skin
Many makeup products, such as foundations, concealers, and primers, contain oils, waxes, and other pore-clogging ingredients. When applied to skin, they mix with dead skin and get trapped in the skin, causing breakouts.
#5: You're Using Dirty Makeup Tools
If you use your makeup tools like sponges, brushes, and pads without regularly cleaning them, you are essentially introducing your skin to harmful bacteria. These bacteria grow further on your skin, which causes acne and other skin infections.
#6: Makeup & Skincare Is Compromising Your Skin Barrier
Many products have added artificial fragrances and other skin-irritating substances. These compromise your skin barrier, disrupting its balance. The irritation leads to inflammation, which results in new breakouts or hinders the healing of existing acne.
Instead, opt for products that have natural ingredients. They are free of sulphates, parabens, added colours, and other artificial ingredients that damage your skin.
Check out our range of natural, skin-friendly products at Ecosaa: Premium, Sustainable Skincare in India for long-term, healthy skin.
#7: Your Gut Isn't Doing Well
The gut and skin are connected via the gut-skin axis. As a result, if your gut microbiome is disbalanced, it will show up on your skin in the form of acne and infections.
A large part of the gut microbiome is shaped by what you eat. So if your diet includes high levels of sugar and fats, your gut is going to be very unhappy.
#8: Your Body is Dehydrated
A lot of toxins from your body are removed when you pee or sweat. But if you're not drinking enough water, your body can't flush them out properly. Furthermore, your kidneys, which filter waste from your blood, need plenty of water to do their job well. All of this impacts your skin health significantly, determining whether it's going to glow or go down with breakouts.
Conclusion
That's a wrap on eight reasons why you may still be breaking out with a good skincare routine. Remember, your skin requires work on the outside and inside. While your skincare takes care of external support, your diet and hydration take care of things inside your body. Focus on both equally for long-term, healthy skin.
If you are looking for a good skincare routine, don’t forget to check out our The Hydra Edit, a 3-step cleanser, toner, moisturiser routine, crafted with Aloe Vera, Matcha, and Acai extract at its heart!