10 Beauty Mistakes You’re Making

There’s a reason that buying a new eye shadow or getting a facial makes you feel so good. “Having beauty rituals and taking care of your appearance makes you feel more confident,” says Lidia Tivichi, a clinical esthetician and founder of Maris Dusan Spa in New York City. “However, there are some common mistakes many women make that cause treatments to be less effective or that actually do more damage than good.” Read on to discover what the pros say are the top beauty blunders. Their advice is guaranteed to help you look and feel gorgeous!

Using certain products before waxing!

“Skip glycolics or retinoids — ingredients found in many acne treatments and anti-aging products — at least three days beforehand if you’re getting a facial area waxed. These ingredients cause cells to turnover faster, making skin more sensitive and wax more apt to pull off a layer,” says Tivichi.

Applying Lotion After An Air Brush Tan

Lotion and airbrush tanning don’t mix. “Many women arrive for an airbrush tan wearing lotion, which only creates a barrier and hinders the color from fully absorbing into your skin,” says Erica Abdo, a professional makeup artist who works at Fashion Week in New York City, as well as for celebrities such as Samantha Harris. “You should also skip moisturizer afterward because it interferes with the DHAs, or tanning agents, that take six to eight hours to

Forgoing A Top Coat

It’s frustrating to take the time to paint your nails, only to have it chip a day later. “You need to do some maintenance by investing in a really strong top coat, and apply it daily to seal in color and add shine,” says Abdo. One to try: Seche Vite dry fast top coat ($10; at drugstores). Also try wearing rubber gloves when doing housework to keep polish from chipping or chemicals in detergents from breaking down color.

This is just few of the mistakes that you might have been doing and it’s adding damage to your skin. Continue reading to find out the complete list from redbookmag.com. 10 Beauty Mistakes You’re Making