Think of your phone as a second hand that’s always touching your face. Throughout the day, it picks up oil from your hands, makeup, and dust. When you press it against your cheek, you’re rubbing all that gunk back into your pores. This can lead to clogged pores and breakouts, especially along your jawline and cheeks. Keeping your screen clean is a simple trick to stop transferring dirt to your skin.
The absolute best thing is to wear sunscreen every single day, even when it’s cloudy. Think of the sun as the number one cause of wrinkles and spots. A daily moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher acts like a shield. It protects your skin from damage that makes it look older. This one simple habit does more for keeping your skin smooth and even-toned than any fancy cream you buy later to fix problems.
Wipes are a good “Plan B” for super busy days, but don’t make them your everyday habit. They are great at removing surface sweat and makeup, but they often just move dirt around instead of fully rinsing it away. They can also leave a film that might irritate your skin. For your daily post-sport routine, a real wash with water and cleanser is the gold standard for truly clean, happy skin.
Stick with it for at least one month, but ideally for 6 to 8 weeks. This gives your skin the full cycle it needs to renew itself. Jumping to a new product every week confuses your skin and makes it hard to know what’s working. If you haven’t seen any positive change after two months of steady use, it’s probably safe to say that particular product isn’t your perfect match.