5 Facial Mistakes That Are Aging Your Skin Faster

It's tempting to chase glass skin with every serum on the shelf, but more isn't always better. Over-exfoliating is one of the most common mistakes we see in the treatment room — it strips the skin barrier and accelerates fine lines rather than preventing them.

Skipping SPF, even indoors, is the second biggest culprit. UVA rays pass through windows and are responsible for the majority of visible photoaging.

Sleeping in makeup, using dirty tools, and picking at blemishes round out our top five. The good news: a consistent professional facial schedule corrects most of the damage within a few sessions.