7 skin care mistakes you don't have to make

Think your complexion is the product of your genes? Your daily health and skin care habits can make or break your appearance. "Only about 10 percent of how your skin ages is genetic, so you have a lot of control," says dermatologist Doris Day, author of Forget the Facelift. Seemingly small skin care mistakes can add up to a lot of premature aging and damage. Here are seven of the most common skin care blunders, and how to fix them.

Medically reviewed in April 2020.