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Touching our faces is just about the worst thing we can do for our skin. We use our hands all day, every day, to touch all sorts of things, and they are always dirty.

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When we touch our faces, we transfer that dirt straight onto our skin. Try to break the habit; if you have an itch, try to scratch it with the inside of your clothes.

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Licking our lips -

It is a little-known fact that licking our lips actually causes them to become chapped. It is perhaps because we feel like licking them should add moisture.

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Try to avoid licking your lips. If they do become chapped, use a lip balm to treat them. Drinking water regularly will also help to keep them moist.

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Rubbing our eyes -

Granted it is very difficult not to do this, particularly when we are tired or suffering from allergies. The true is, however, that rubbing our eyes causes inflammation.

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This is because the skin around our eyes is very delicate. In extreme cases, rubbing them with our hands can even cause pink eye. Avoid rubbing them; use a tissue to relieve irritation.

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Popping pimples -

Again, popping pimples is very tempting. Not only is it satisfying, but we often have the impression that popping them will reduce their appearance.

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The reality is that messing around with pimples often makes them worse. If you are desperate to reduce their appearance, try a dab of tree oil. It will reduce inflammation.

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Using rubber bands -

Tying up your hair with a rubber band is perhaps the worst thing you could do to it. The material will inevitably cause breakages and is very damaging to the hair.

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Thankfully, most people are aware of this and alternatives are readily available. Fabric covered bands are a good option, as are the plastic spiral kind.

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Using heat -

Using heat on your hair is also very bad for it. The heat dries out the hair and can quickly cause split ends or frizz. Try to let your hair dry naturally if you can.

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If a natural dry is not possible, make sure to apply a heat-protection serum before you dry, straighten, or curl your hair. It will protect the cuticles and give your hair a healthy shine.

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Overwashing our hair -

It is a common misconception that the more often we wash our hair, the cleaner it will be. In fact, washing our hair strips it of its natural oils.

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If you have a short hair cut, daily washing is probably okay. If your hair is shoulder-length, go for every other day. If it’s longer, aim for every third day.

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Not washing pillow cases -

This is one that a surprisingly high number of people are guilty of. If left unwashed, pillow cases can accumulate excess oil, dirt, and makeup, which eventually causes breakouts.

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In order to prevent this, remember to wash your face every night before bed, and remember to wash your actual pillow case at least once a week.

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Biting our nails -

This is perhaps the most difficult beauty habit to break; it is notoriously difficult to kick. But there are techniques you can use even if it’s the habit of a lifetime.

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You might find it helpful to use a nail biting inhibitor. This is a serum that you can put on your nails that makes them taste bad, thus putting you off from biting them.

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It can also be a good idea to put a physical barrier between your teeth and your nails, so you can’t bite them. If it’s cold, you might think about wearing gloves.

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Another option is to wrap them in bandages. This can be a good idea to stop you biting while you’re at home in the evening, or even in bed at night.

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Distract yourself -

This one is perhaps easier said than done, but try to distract yourself whenever you are tempted to bite your nails. This might be when you’re feeling nervous or bored.

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Distract yourself -

You might try chewing a sugarless gum when the impulse to bite your nails hits, or even finding something to fiddle with, such as a coin or stress ball.

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Get a manicure -

Another way to put yourself off biting your nails is to make them look so nice that you won’t want to bite them. Why not treat yourself to a manicure?

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If you go for this option, try to choose a bold nail color that will show up when bitten or chipped. The best color for this is red or pink.

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Eat well -

This one goes without saying, but be sure to eat a healthy diet. A diet that is rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and fatty acids is good for nails.

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The stronger your nails are, the better they will be able to withstand the biting. Try and go for a diet that includes lots of eggs, oily fish, fruit, green vegetables, and nuts.

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Keep nails short -

When weak nails grow long they break, so if you bite your nails it is a good idea to keep them short. Usually this will involve clipping them every one or two weeks.

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It depends on the individual, but if your nails are shorter, you might also be more likely to be able to resist the temptation to bite them.

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Apply cream -

If your nails are brittle and dry, they are more likely to break. A good way to replenish their moisture is to apply a nail or cuticle cream.

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Apply cream -

Nail creams are applied at the tip of the nail and cuticle creams (unsurprisingly) are massaged into the cuticle.

Sources: (WikiHow) (Bustle)

See also: Sleep habits from around the world

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