This is for the vain, not so vain, those who have the sense of cleaning themselves even once in a while. In our efforts to stay clean all the time, which isn’t really bad, we tend to overdo them and somewhat harm ourselves.

1.  Long baths

It is always relaxing to have a long bath to cap a stressful day.  This,however, is actually not good for our skin since excessive washing causes the loss of the natural oil in the outer layers of skin, making it dry.

How to prevent it:  When drying up after a shower, dab the skin, don’t rub.  Apply a light moisturizer right after.

2. Lipstick touch ups

Lipstick should be used sparingly,as they cause our lips to dry, most especially  the matte variety, which although it stays longer on you,takes the moisture out of your kissable lips.

How to prevent it: Coat your lips with lip balm or petroleum jelly before applying the lipstick. As an alternative to matte, use vitamin E or glycerin-enriched about lipsticks, as they not only keep lips beautifully colored but also well-lubricated.

3.  Excessive hair washing

Washing our hair everyday may make you feel clean.  In reality, though, it strips your hair and scalp of their natural moisturizing oils,leaving you with dmaged, brittled hair.

How to prevent it:  Make sure to shampoo your hair every other day for a silkier, shinier mane.  Apply conditioner after rinsing. Use those that contain little or no alcohol at all.  Or massage your scalp with drops of jojoba oil.

4.  Wearing tight clothes

Skinny jeans and tight capri pants constantly rub against your skin, making your intimate area sensitive.  Admit it - we often experience this uncomfortable feeling especially when wearing tight bottoms, yet we never bother to address it.

How to prevent it:  Use a mild feminine wash.

We may though that we are doing the right thing by being overly clean. Lesson learned, too much of everything is not good.