It doesn’t matter if you’re a skincare junkie or completely new to shopping for skincare products, it helps to know what you’re doing, what you’re buying and what to expect out of your purchased items. Unfortunately, there are many bad habits that consumers make when it comes to choosing their skincare items that can cause a terrible aftermath.

Mistake #1: Not knowing your skin type. What’s the point in buying something if you don’t know what you’re buying it for? Too many consumers either guess or don’t seem to think that skin type will make a difference in the products they buy for use on the skin. This is a surefire way to a skincare horror story. When you don’t know your skin type, you put yourself at risk to ingredients and formulations that may be too harsh for your complexion. Common outcomes of using the wrong skincare products include skin rashes, inflammation, discoloration, sores and many other consequences. The bottom line: know your skin type and only purchase items that are specially formulated for your skin type. If you aren’t sure, ask your dermatologist to help you.

Mistake #2: Using the wrong products. Unless you have mature skin, you shouldn’t be using skincare products that state on the label that it is specifically for mature skin. Some consumers mistakenly believe that if they use anti-aging products early on, they’ll be able to avoid the signs of aging skin. However, the concentrations and ingredients used in anti-aging products made for mature skin tend to be higher and more potent. This can be too strong for those with younger skin, which can lead to irritation. Instead of jumping the gun, use products that help prevent premature signs of aging. Eye creams and moisturizers are ideal for use on young skin that will help it stay supple, soft and ward off the onset of fine lines and wrinkles. You can’t fight what hasn’t even appeared on your skin yet so take preventive measures instead.

Another common mistake made by consumers that relate to the use of the wrong products involves using acne products on skin that isn’t suffering from acne. Just because you experience a small breakout or a pimple or two, that does not necessarily mean you have acne. Too many people falsely believe that using acne products will keep their complexions clear but the medication in acne skincare products are formulated to tackle acne skin types and can actually cause more damage to your skin if you don’t actually have acne. If you know for sure you don’t have acne, stick to using skincare products that treat blemishes and breakouts for your correct skin type. Doing otherwise will make your skin worse.

Mistake #3: Buying skincare products based on what it did for someone else. Unless your mother, sister, best friend, or coworker has the exact type of skin you do, chances are the wonder product they’re using isn’t going to have the same effect. Again, this comes back around to skin types. Never expect the results of someone else to be the same for you. If you really want to try it out, be sure to do a patch test first so you can guarantee your skin won’t have any allergic reactions.

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