You may not even be aware that your daily skin care regimen is actually damaging your skin. Rather than continuing to do very bad things to your skin and suffering the consequences, make informed decisions about the products you use and your daily washing habits.

Learn about the most common skin care mistakes, courtesy of your local Simsbury and Hartford skin surgeon, Lauren A Daman:

• Using The Wrong Products: Purchase skin care products that suit your skin type only. If you use skin care products that aren't suited for your skin type, you'll irritate your skin and potentially cause break-outs. For example, if you have dry skin, you shouldn’t use a cleanser designed to fight acne, as it could easily lead to redness and other signs of irritation. On the other hand, if you have oily skin, stick to light moisturizers that won't clog your pores and cause acne.
• Applying Deodorant, Hair Color, & Other Non-Skin Care Products: Never put deodorant, hair color, vegetable shortening, or hairspray on your face. You’ll find yourself with clogged pores and severely irritated skin that’s red and bumpy.

• Using Hot Water: Avoid splashing your face with water that’s too hot. Hot water may feel great, but it’s also sucking the moisture from your skin, causing oil glands to produce even more oil.
• Skipping Your Morning Cleanse: Give skin a quick cleanse every morning to remove oil that’s built up while you slept, as well as remove any products you applied the night before. Your local skin surgeon also emphasizes the importance of washing your face with clean hands instead of washcloths, which can collect bacteria over time.

Discuss these and other common skin care mistakes with Lauren A Daman and book your next appointment with the skin surgeon today. Whether you require microdermabrasion, age spot treatments, Botox, or other skin care procedures, the Connecticut doctor is the one to call. She utilizes only the latest state-of-the-art equipment and tools to leave clients with radiant, youthful skin.

For more on chemical face peels, Botox, and other services, call Lauren A Daman at (860) 246-3533 or visit the practice's website.