You may be committing these 7 skincare mistakes without even realizing it

If you use sunscreen every day and have a variety of skincare products on your counter, you probably believe your beauty regimen is perfect.

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But there are simple things that many of us do every day that can be lowering the quality of your skincare a little. Starting with how you dry your face, Cosmetologist, Aesthetic Physician and Skin expert Dr. Karuna Malhotra Cosmetic Skin and Homeo Clinic, New Delhi explained seven skincare mistakes you probably didn't realize you're making and shared what to do instead.

1. DRYING YOUR FACE WITH A TOWEL
After washing our faces, a lot of us will reach a towel to dry it off as soon as possible. You need to stop doing this immediately because if you don't wash your towels every day, they might contain bacteria and aggravate acne on your face and back. Instead, Dr. Karuna Malhotra advised either frequently washing your towels or air drying your face and applying skincare while it was still damp. However, refrain from doing so when using active substances like salicylic acid, retinol, niacinamide, and vitamin C.