A good skincare routine is vital for great looking skin. For those of you who want to get into a good skincare routine and don’t know how, this article provides all the information that you need to get started. It explains how you can protect your skin, combat the signs of aging, prevent pigmentation and more with a good skincare routine.
What are the advantages of a good skincare routine?
- Great looking skin
- It slows down the signs of aging and keeps the skin looking younger for longer
- It boosts one’s confidence
- Keeps skin fresh and hydrated
- Provides a good canvas for the application of make-up.
It does not matter what your gender is, you need to start taking care of your skin. People need to start a good skincare routine in their teenage years. However, this does not mean age limits when you start a skincare routine. It is never too late to start a skincare routine. You will still be able to reap benefits.
A basic skincare morning routine is to cleanse, tone, moisturize and apply sunscreen.
What is the importance of a three step skincare routine?
- Cleansing: it gets rid of dirt, excess oil, pollution and unwanted skin cells from your skin. This would normally clog the pores if not removed.
- Moisturizing: improves the skin’s condition and adds moisture to your skin. This will prevent it from drying out. Moisturizer also acts as a protective barrier on your skin.
- Sunscreen- helps to reduce the signs of aging by protecting the skin from UV rays which normally causes sunburn, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation for instance. It also helps combat the signs of aging.
A basic night time skincare routine is quite simple. It entails cleansing and then applying moisturizer.
However, a basic skincare routine will not get you much results. If you want to see results, a targeted routine is the way to go.
Before you even start deciding on what skincare products you need to buy, you need to determine your skin type.
Know your skin type and identify your skin problems
What is your skin type: dry, oily, normal or combination?
Once you know your skin type you then need to know what problem you want to target in your skin. For instance, do you have a problem with acne, pigmentation, fine lines, marks and wrinkles?
The problem could even be that your skin is dehydrated.
Once you have established what your skin needs, you need to purchase products targeted to combat the problem that you want to address.
If you have dry skin, for instance, then you need to choose products targeted for dry skin.
To recap, if you have oily skin, do not use a product for dry skin because a product for oily skin will be best suited for you.
Targeted skin treatments usually come in the form of a serum. These are usually light-weight and absorb quickly into the skin. Serums can be water or oil-based.
Serums can be used as part of your daytime or nightmare routine. However, some serums should only be used at night. The product you purchase should come with usage directions, so follow these.
In the daytime, skin needs products that are rich in antioxidants. This will aid in fighting free radicals which are responsible for breaking down the skins collagen.
Examples of antioxidants you should be looking for in your skincare product:
- Green tea extract
- Raspberry Oil
- Turmeric
- Niacinamide
- Vitamin C
- Resveratrol
- Vitamin E
- Coenzyme Q10
If you wear makeup during the day, it must be removed before you start your night time skincare routine. Makeup can clog your pores, leading to blackheads or even a break-out.
Another important thing to add in any skincare routine is an exfoliator. Exfoliators should be used once, twice or even three times a week depending on your skin type. If you use an exfoliator too often, you stand the risk of damaging your skin’s barrier.
A targeted skincare routine should look something like this:
Night Time Routine
- Remove all your make-up with a good make-up remover.
- Cleanse your skin.
- Exfoliate (once, twice or three times a week depending on your skin type).
- Tone your skin to really make sure the dirt has been removed from your skin.
- Apply a serum to target your concern areas.
- Moisturize to revive your skin and keep it hydrated.
- Optional (for even better results)- Top up with a facial oil to nourish and seal moisture into the skin. This traps the other products into the skin so it works better.
Day Time Routine
- Cleanse skin
- Tone
- Serum (optional)
- Moisturizer (PS: Look for antioxidants in your serum or moisturizer.)
- Apply sunscreen (non-negotiable)
Dermatologists around the world recommend that sunscreen should be applied every two hours during the day.
If you want to take your skincare routine a notch up, to reap even better results, then use a face mask. This can be applied once or twice a week.
It is also a good idea to have a skin peel done once a month. Face peels can be bought for home use or it can be performed by a professional.
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