Common mistakes that women make with regards to their skin and what they should do to keep skin issues at bay, by Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra, Skin Alive Clinic.

Women leave no stone unturned to make sure they look fabulous with a glowing or flawless skin. While they do not mind spending their fortune in buying expensive products for skin care, there are few common mistakes that women make that prevents from attaining the perfect look. Below are some of the common mistakes and their solutions to keep issues at bay as suggested by Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra

With regards to tanning: tanning is common, especially during summers. It is quite bothering too. Thus, in order to get rid of it, women usually go to the parlor, where they use bleach to remove tanning. However, bleaching does more harm than good. Bleach contains strong chemicals that damage the skin. Hence, bleaching is strictly not advisable to address the issue of tanning

With regard to sun block: women show a lot of negligence when it comes to sun block. While many do not make it an unfailed routine to apply sun block while stepping out in sun, many do not choose the right product for them. While selecting a sun block, more than the brand, SPF should be taken care of depending upon the time one spends in sun. Secondly, sun block should necessarily be applied after every 2 hours, post cleaning the face properly.

With respect to products: Most of the women do not bother to change their products with the change in the season. They tend to buy expensive products in a season and then reluctant keep change it with the season. However, this is a major skin care, as our skin requirements change with the change in season and weather. The products of one season could be kept in the refrigerator for next time use.

With regards to dermatologist: Women often do not care to visit to dermatologist when it comes to common skin issues. Instead, they prefer to go to the salon to find a solution. However, it is essential to visit a dermatologist even in case of minor skin issues, as they would be able to give a core and medical solution to the problem.

With regards to new technology: Although women are regular with their salon routines, they are often unaware of the new technology. There are many new technologies and medical facials that are very gentle to the skin. They have also proved to give good results in addressing the issue of sunspots and pigmentations.