Five serious mistakes in self-care
Five serious mistakes in self-care
Despite the huge amount of information about skin, nails, and hair care available to everyone, many people continue to make serious mistakes when taking care of themselves. Which of them are the most common and dangerous for the body?
Nasolabial triangle: a mortal danger
Never squeeze pimples in the nasolabial triangle area, dermatologists warn. Veins without valves pass through the nasolabial triangle: the area from the wings of the nose to the lips, and blood from there flows directly into the cavernous sinus, that is, the sinus of the dura mater of the brain. If an infection gets into the wound, there is a danger that it will spread through the veins and arteries. Infection can reach the meninges. This threatens the appearance of blood clots in the sinuses and the development of meningitis.
Washing one’s face until it is squeaky clean
By cleansing our face with hot water and alkaline soap, we can damage the acid mantle of the skin. Such washing will lead to the fact that oily skin begins to produce even more oil, and dry skin becomes even drier. After this, irritation and peeling appear on it, the skin loses its elasticity. There is a common myth that hot water expands pores and cleanses better. In fact, washing with hot water provokes inflammation and premature aging of the skin.
Rubbing one’s face with a towel
Often after washing, we thoroughly rub our face with a towel. Wet skin can be easily injured. In addition, our towel can be a source of bacteria, because we do not change it daily. If you have problem skin that is prone to rashes, it is better to gently pat it dry with a paper towel after washing.
Wet hair
Never go to bed with wet hair. According to the leading expert of the Centre for Molecular Diagnostics of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor, Marina Savkina, this will lead to fragility. Wet hair is weak and defenseless. “The surface layer of the hair swells, the cuticle scales no longer adhere tightly to the shaft, and they are easily damaged. Therefore, be sure to dry your hair carefully with a soft towel,” the expert advises.
