The 7 Biggest Beauty Sins

Fess up: You may have seen the inside of a tanning bed at one point in your life and/or popped a zit or two. We're all guilty of committing a beauty sin, but we’ve discovered why those indiscretions may be doing you more harm than you think. Read on to get the full list, some may surprise you.

By Colleen Moody

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Over Moisturizing

Slathering your face in lotion, especially in the winter is good for your skin, right? Not necessarily. Jailman says doing so can cause you to break out, or can even give you milia, tiny white spots that are formed when dead skin is trapped in the skin.

To keep your complexion clear, choose a lightweight moisturizer like Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer, $14.97, walmart.com. If you're prone to acne, pick a serum over a lotion to keep your pores clean.

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