Have you checked in with your skin-care bad habits lately?

Whats your routine looking like?

Our favorite derm wants you to review and edit.

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Experts in This Article

board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.

A quick refresher: Yourskin barrieracts as your skins natural protective shield.

for the sake of your skin barrier.

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board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.

To avoid this, Dr. Shah suggests capping your exfoliating routine to a twice-weekly slough sesh.

Removing makeup with wipes

If youre currently using makeup remover wipesspecifically to remove eye makeupdont.

But while the heat is soothing for your mind (and muscles!

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), it can be pretty harsh on your skin.

Ideally, your shower will be warm (but not hot), and quick.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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