Summary of "10 Błędów Które Nieświadomie NISZCZĄ Twoją Skórę!"

Key Skincare Mistakes and Wellness Strategies from the Video

“10 Błędów Które Nieświadomie NISZCZĄ Twoją Skórę!”

Dr. Monika Łyżwa, an aesthetic medicine doctor from Krakow, highlights 10 common but often unconscious skincare mistakes that can undermine your skin health despite expensive treatments and products. Below are the key points and advice:

1. Stopping Use of a Cosmetic When It Works

Many people stop using a product once their skin improves.
Active ingredients like retinoids, acids, and ceramides require continuous use to maintain benefits.
Effects regress if treatment is discontinued.

Tip: Maintain consistent use of effective skincare products.

2. Ignoring UVA Protection While Focusing Only on SPF (UVB)

SPF measures UVB protection (sunburn), but UVA causes skin aging.
Choose sunscreens with high UVA protection (look for PA+++ or PPD ≥ 8).
Proper sunscreen protects against aging and skin damage.

Tip: Select sunscreens that protect against both UVA and UVB.

3. Confusing Convenience and Sensory Appeal with Product Quality

Pleasant texture, scent, and packaging don’t guarantee effectiveness.
Active ingredient concentration matters more than feel or marketing.
Many products contain fillers with minimal active ingredients.

Tip: Always check ingredient lists and prioritize active ingredients over packaging or scent.

4. Washing Face with Soap

Traditional soaps have a high alkaline pH (~9-10), disrupting the skin’s natural acidic barrier (pH ~4.5-5.5).
This damages the skin barrier, causing dryness, irritation, and excess sebum production.
Gray soap is not better despite fewer additives; it is still alkaline.

Tip: Use gentle, pH-balanced facial cleansers instead of traditional soaps.

5. Switching Cosmetics Too Frequently

Changing products every few days or weeks prevents seeing full results.
Skin renewal cycle is about 28 days; active ingredients take weeks or months to work:
- Retinoids: several months
- Vitamin C: several weeks
- AHAs/BHAs: ~12 weeks
- Niacinamide: 6–9 weeks

Tip: Be patient and consistent; give products time to work.

6. Permanently Rejecting an Ingredient After One Irritation

Irritation may be due to high concentration, improper introduction, or additives like fragrances/preservatives.
Fragrances and preservatives are common allergens, not always the active ingredient.

Tip: Reintroduce ingredients gradually, use lower concentrations, and check for allergens in formulas.

7. Neglecting Neck, Décolleté, and Hands

These areas have thinner skin and show aging signs early.
Often forgotten in skincare routines.
Retinol and peptides improve skin quality here too.

Tip: Apply face products and UV protection to neck, décolleté, and hands regularly.

8. Not Moisturizing Oily Skin

Oily skin can be dehydrated underneath.
Lack of hydration causes more sebum production and skin issues.
Use light, fragrance-free moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

Tip: Moisturize all skin types to maintain a healthy skin barrier.

9. Not Using Facial Serum

Serums contain higher concentrations of active ingredients and penetrate deeper.
They complement creams, which mainly protect and lock in moisture.
Serums target specific problems like dehydration, irritation, firmness loss, and discoloration.
Vitamin C antioxidant serums and regenerative night serums are highly recommended.

Tip: Include a serum in your routine for enhanced skincare benefits.

10. Using Different Cosmetics While Traveling

Using unfamiliar or sample products on trips can disrupt skin balance.
Switching sunscreens or creams can cause breakouts or irritation.

Tip: Bring your regular products in travel-sized containers to maintain your routine.

Additional Advice

Cosmetic marketing can be misleading; be cautious and informed.
For detailed product recommendations and ingredient education, refer to Dr. Łyżwa’s e-book Understanding Cosmetics.

Presenter / Source

Dr. Monika Łyżwa Aesthetic Medicine Doctor, Krakow

This summary provides practical skincare tips emphasizing consistency, ingredient awareness, and comprehensive care beyond the face to maintain healthy, youthful skin.