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Expert reveals four skincare sins. Faeye McAuley, Global Head of Spa at Carol Joy London, has revealed the skincare habits that you should avoid. Make-up wipes. Although they can be convenient, make-up wipes are bad for the environment and won't do your skin any favours. ”Often, these wipes contain skin-sensitising chemicals that can cause reactions. The rubbing action can also be abrasive, causing damage to your skin barrier that results in inflammation.” Sun damage. If you don't protect your skin from the sun, you risk premature skin ageing. It is also a leading known cause of multiple types of skin cancer. ”Although the sun provides us with vital vitamin D, it's also essential to protect our skin from its harmful UV rays.” "The sun can accelerate skin ageing by contributing to free radical damage, inflammation and pigmentation. You should apply SPF to your face every single morning, regardless of whether it's sunny or not.” Anti-ageing products at a young age. An increasing number of young people are using anti-ageing products as a result of social media and attractive packaging but this could be doing more harm than good. "We don't want to overburden the skin with products that are too rich too early, as this can contribute to breakouts.” "You can start using anti-ageing products rich in antioxidants, peptides and collagen as you enter your mid-twenties. You can also consider implementing a gentle retinol at this stage.” Leaving make-up on overnight. Many of us are guilty of going to bed late and forgetting to remove our make-up. ”Leaving your make-up on overnight stops your skin from being able to breathe and replenish while you sleep.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT