Dads, while it is great that you are still finding time to look good despite your hectic schedule, you may want to reconsider your usual nighttime grooming regiment. You may think it is doing wonders for you but sadly, it most likely isn’t. Common habits like shaving or using the wrong moisturizer before sleeping, not only affect your skin but also negatively influence your overall health, mood, and energy levels. Yikes!
So to get you looking and feeling at your absolute best, we share with you 5 grooming rituals that you should absolutely avoid before going to bed.
5 Habits You Should Save For The Daytime!
1. Shaving
There’s no fixed rule that you shouldn’t shave a night. But if you get into the habit of doing so, you’ll usually wake up with a little bit of stubble in the morning so you’ll have to repeat the process. Get up a little bit earlier than usual and use warm water to moisten your face. You don’t want to be rushed and accidentally nick yourself, which usually happens if you wake up late.
2. Washing Your Face With Soap
We have two tips: firstly always use plain water when washing your face and secondly choose the right cleanser! Certain soaps that don’t address your skin’s needs may be doing more harm than good, causing: irritation, redness, or acne. Figuring out your skin type will help you choose the right cleanser for your skin. For instance, if you have sensitive skin, gentle non-foaming cleansers may be your best bet. Whether or not you use a cleanser, washing in the evening is very important. Who wants to sleep with the day’s gunk on their face, right?
3. Using The Wrong Moisturizer
Much like choosing the wrong cleanser, using the wrong moisturizer can cause adverse reactions. Daytime and nighttime moisturizers are different. And there are more effective types for each skin type. According to research, sleep causes new skin cells to grow, that’s why a proper facial routine before bed is so important.
4. Taking A Hot Shower
There is nothing more relaxing than a night shower. But, did you know that it can actually mess up your sleep cycle? Showering before bed may cause your core temperature to rise thereby hindering your sleep. Normally, your body temperature drops to help you fall asleep at night. But when you take a hot shower, you need a certain amount of time to cool down before you can doze off. So no matter how tired you are, do not take showers at night.
5. Brushing Your Teeth — Without Flossing
Brushing alone isn’t enough, flossing is essential too because it is an important part of caring for your teeth and gums. It’s best to floss at the end of the day and it’s the easiest time to do it. If you don’t get into a habit of flossing away the food you had throughout the day, you may develop tartar and cavities. Preventing gum disease starts with this healthy habit.
By avoiding these night-time grooming habits, you are on your way to becoming the best-looking Dad of the year!
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