You bought the products. You followed the steps. You waited. But your skin still doesn’t feel right—and now you’re wondering if skincare is just hype. Truth is, many women unknowingly make a few key mistakes that hold their routines back.
Let’s break down the 7 most common skincare mistakes women make—and how to finally get your skincare to work for you, not against you.
1. You’re Not Using Products Meant for Your Skin Type
Using a rich cream for oily skin or a foaming cleanser on dry skin can do more harm than good. Your skin type is the foundation of your routine.
Fix it: Know your skin type—oily, dry, combination, or sensitive—and choose targeted products.
2. Over-Exfoliating or Under-Exfoliating
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, but going overboard causes irritation and breakouts, while skipping it leaves your skin dull and clogged.
Fix it: 1–2 times a week is enough. Always follow with moisturizer.
Medhz Tip: Choose exfoliators with gentle natural beads or AHAs—never harsh scrubs.
3. Layering Products Incorrectly
Applying skincare in the wrong order reduces effectiveness. Your serums won’t absorb if you slap on moisturizer first.
Fix it: Follow this order:
Cleanser → Toner → Serum → Moisturizer → Sunscreen (AM only)
4. Skipping Sunscreen Indoors
Many skip SPF on cloudy days or while working from home—but UV rays penetrate windows and screens.
Fix it: Make sunscreen part of your daily routine, regardless of the weather.
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5. Not Being Consistent
Using five products inconsistently won’t deliver results. It takes time—weeks, even months—for active ingredients to show change.
Fix it: Stick with your routine. Avoid switching products too frequently.
6. Using Too Many Actives at Once
Vitamin C, retinol, AHAs, niacinamide… all in one routine? You might be damaging your barrier.
Fix it: Introduce one active at a time and use them on alternate days if needed.
7. Ignoring What Your Skin Tells You
Sometimes, it’s not the product—it’s the way your skin is reacting. Dry patches, redness, or stinging are signs something’s off.
Fix it: Scale back to a basic routine and slowly reintroduce products to identify what’s causing the issue.
Final Thoughts: Smart Skincare Starts With Knowing Better
It’s not about spending more—it’s about understanding your skin and making small changes that matter. At Medhz, we believe in science-backed, dermatologically tested, affordable skincare made for Indian skin tones and lifestyles.
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