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How often do you really need to use each beauty product?

31 October, 2017 - 08:03pm by - First Lady | 16 Comments

Article by BR Amelia

You're washing your hair too often.  You should let your nails breathe between manicures.  You need to moisturise every day.  You're not treating your skin enough. You're over-cleansing.  You're under-nourishing.  You're using too much conditioner.  You're not using enough serum.

Sound familiar?  It can be a bit of a struggle to find the balance in your beauty regime, so here's a list of how often you should be doing some common beauty 'chores'.

How often should you do these hair care tasks:

  • Shampoo. 2-3 times a week is plenty - shampooing too often can irritate the scalp and strip it of natural oils, creating a whole heap of problems to try and fix.
  • Condition - you can condition your hair daily, or just as often as you shampoo.  
  • Treat your hair - for an intensive treatment like a mask, once a week is fine.  For serums, as often as you wash your hair, or daily if it needs it.
  • Brush your hair - we're going to be somewhat controversial - there's no need to do this daily - do it as often as you feel you need to; just be gentle and methodical. Over-brushing can lead to breakage and damage. 
  • Straighten your hair - with new technology, hair straighteners and stylers are causing less damage.  None the less we recommend direct heat styling 3 times a week max.  And always use a protecting spray beforehand!
  • Colour your hair - every 6-8 weeks.  If you colour at home, remember not to slather your hair in product if you're only doing a root touch up.  
  • Perm or chemically treat your hair - every 6-10 weeks.  Your stylist will be able to tell you if you're perming too often.

How often should you do these skincare steps:

  • Cleanse Face and body - At least once a day.
  • Moisturise Face and body - At least once a day.
  • Wear sunscreen Daily.  Yes even in Winter. 
  • Treat your skin - Most people who use a serum use it daily, but 3-4 times a week is fine.  If you're using retinoids you might find 3 times a week is enough.
  • Exfoliate Once a week is sufficient for most people, only do it more if your skin will benefit from the extra scrubs.
  • Clean your brushes and tools - As often as you use them.  Seriously.  Wash your face cloth after each use.  Wash your brushes after each use.  We know, being a grown-up sucks.
  • Go makeup free it's never a bad thing to go makeup free every now and then - cosmetic build up can cause clogged pores and break outs.  If you're happy not to wear it, why not let your skin breathe?
  • Paint your nails - it depends on how you look after your nails.  A day between taking off a shade and applying a new one is never a bad thing, especially if you use some intensive moisturising gloves in between!  Also - avoid using quick-dry polish religiously however, as it can dehydrate your nails.

 So - what are you doing too much of?  How about things you're not doing enough of?  Get chatting below! 

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21st November, 2017

I need to moisturize my whole body more!

9th November, 2017

Strangely enough I'm on track with most of these accept the hair straightening some weeks I do it every day but I always use a heat protectant product first

4th November, 2017

I hardl go makeup free when I’m out unless I’m exercising. I guess it’s a good thing to from time to time

3rd November, 2017

I exfoliate every 2-3 days! Sounds like I am doing it too much - although I haven't been upsetting my skin by doing it so far, so maybe it's okay!

2nd November, 2017

Oh dear! I dont wash my brushes daily, I wash my hair most days and sunscreen in winter is pretty hit and miss, sad face.

2nd November, 2017

I thinl I definitely exfoliate far too often

2nd November, 2017

I'm lazy with brush washing . I just use my make up brush spray cleaner and a make up wipe.

1st November, 2017

I am guilty of committing the overuse of the hair straighteners, and I really should do a face mask more than I should.

1st November, 2017

I actually exfoliate like 3 times a week. Chemical exfoliators twice a week and a scrub once a week and I use a clay or mud mask on those same nights as well. My skin isn't sensitive and I have fewer breakouts so I do it.

1st November, 2017

I really need to wear more sunscreen (not just depend on the SPF in my moisturiser) and clean my brushes more often. I just bought a brush cleaning thingy, so on my way to bettering my habits already!

1st November, 2017

Definitely not doing enough of sunscreen. And too much exfoliation!

1st November, 2017

I am colouring my hair every 3 weeks but my hair grows so fast I need to for regrowth.I don't wear SPF in winter so that is an area I need to look at. Very good article -Thank You

31st October, 2017

Not a case of too much more like not enough. Not enough brush washing, not enough sunscreen

31st October, 2017

I do most right except I need to clean my makeup brushes more and also wear sunscreen during winter.

31st October, 2017

I'm not doing enough of sunscreen!!

Julieal
1st November, 2017

No I am not either.Good reminder

Julieal
1st November, 2017

yes easy to forget -I am the same

MareeB
2nd November, 2017

Erm yeah, cleaning brushes and sponges [cough] not often....

Kimrose
25th November, 2017

I am a bit like that too Macs

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