The skin – The largest organ of our body. It’s just good sense to take care of it. Nothing boosts confidence more than having radiant skin. You don’t always need makeup to feel attractive and presentable. When your skin is glowing you will automatically look more put together. Sticking to a strong skin care routine can improve the overall look of your skin and therefore increase your confidence.
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Why do you need a skin care routine?
A skin care routine consists of different steps and products that you use in a certain order to achieve your skin care goal. It can be quite overwhelming to start building your own routine, because the products that you use are relative to what your own personal goal is. But don’t worry, the basic building blocks of a good skin care routine are essentially the same for everyone.
If your goal is to have glowier skin, clear skin, reduce fine lines, or even out your complexion, there are different products that help with each of these “problems”, but as mentioned, the basic steps are the same.
So without further ado, let’s dive into how to build your own skin care routine.
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AM Skin Care Routine
1. Cleansing
The first step to any skin care routine is a good cleanser. The purpose of a cleanser pretty much speaks for itself. It’s used to clean your face and get rid of any built up dirt or sweat that you’ve accumulated throughout the day or night. That’s right, cleansing should be done every morning and night – especially if you’re wearing makeup or sunscreen. It’s the first step of any skin care routine because it creates a sort of blank canvas and gets your skin ready to absorb other products.
Here are some tips for good cleansers that generally work well for most people:
2. Toner
Refreshes and restores. Toner is maybe not essential, but it’s a great step to restore your skin’s ph-levels after cleansing. Depending on what toner you choose, you can balance, refresh, hydrate or soothe your skin and it works great to get your face ready to absorb the rest of your skin care products.
Here are some tips for good toners that target different problem areas:
3. Serum
The targeted treatment. Like toner this one might not be essential per se. In reality you could get away with simply cleansing and moisturising, (Lord knows I do when I can’t be bothered). But if you really want to target a problem (acne, dry skin, fine lines etc.), it’s important to use a serum of some sort. This is a concentrated product that absorbs into your skin and works against your problem. It might be a good idea to focus on a hydrating or brightening serum in the morning.
Here are some tips for good serums that target different issues:
4. Moisturising
Look, even if you had a 10-step skin care routine, if you’re not moisturising, it’s pointless. Hydration is key. The purpose of moisturiser is of course to hydrate and moisturise but more importantly, it is what locks everything into the skin. It lets the skin fully absorb all the benefits of the products you’re using.
Here are some tips for good moisturisers that generally work well for most people:
5. Sunscreen
The ultimate anti-ageing step. Many think that sunscreen is only something you should put on when you’re tanning at the beach or the pool. Actually, it’s recommended that you wear sunscreen everyday, especially if you go outside on sunny days. It’s incredibly important to protect your skin from dangerous UV-rays as it will save you from developing dangerous skin conditions as well as pre-mature ageing. No matter how many steps you have in your routine, sunscreen should always be the last.
Here are some tips for good sunscreens:
PM Skin Care Routine
1. Cleansing
In the evening it’s recommended to double cleanse, especially if you’ve been wearing make-up or sunscreen throughout the day. This is because it takes more to break it down and actually clean your skin. Therefore, it’s a good idea to use an oil-based cleanser first because it works better to break down sunscreen and make-up, and then go in with your regular cleanser.
Here are some tips for good oil-based cleansers:
2. Toner
Nothing to add here other than that the toner helps to balance the skin and prepare it for the next products.
3. Serum
This is the best time to use a targeted serum for a problem area, like acne, fine lines etc.
Here are some serums that target different problem areas:
4. Eye Cream
This one is not essential, but can be a good step to counteract wrinkles around your eyes. The skin around our eyes is very sensitive and needs extra care.
Here are some tips for good eye creams:
5. Moisturiser
You can use your regular moisturiser here or one that is specifically a night cream. These tend to be more hydrating to give your skin the ultimate barrier through the night and helps you lock in the moisture more efficiently.
Here are some night creams that generally work well for most people:
A well-structured skincare routine is your secret weapon for achieving healthy, radiant skin. Remember to adapt your routine as your skin’s needs change over time, and always consult with a dermatologist if you have specific concerns or conditions. And remember, consistency is key. Building the ultimate skincare routine is not just about selecting the right products but also about consistency. Stick to your routine, and be patient – it can take several weeks to see noticeable results. Here’s to the glow of healthy skin!
