Establishing Your Skin Care Routine

As we all know, skin care products don’t work overnight. You have to use them over a period of time with other products that work well in order for your skin to show significant improvement. However, using the wrong product over a period of time could prove disastrous! So establishing a good skin care routine is very important and something that has to be done with much care.

Step 1: Makeup Remover

Many seem to believe that cleansing is the first step in a skin care routine. Wrong! No matter how fancy or expensive your cleanser is, it is not enough to do both makeup removing AND cleansing. So make sure to find a good makeup remover to remove all your foundation and makeup, preventing clogged pores. Oil based removers are best for eye makeup while creamy/milky removers are softer and more gentle for the face.

Step 2: Cleanser

There are so many different types of cleansers in the market. The best way to help narrow down the search is to identify your skin problem. That’s simple enough, we’re all pretty aware of our flaws. There are cleansers in the market for dry skin, oily skin, acne prone skin, hyper pigmentation, matured skin, sensitive skin, etc. Identifying your problem would not only help you pick a cleanser but also the rest of your routine.

Step 3: Toner

Toners are meant to further clean out your pores while balancing the pH level of your skin. It’s a good idea to use a toner from the same line as your cleanser, that way it would have the same ingredients to further treat your skin condition. Those with oily skin should opt for clear toners while those with dry skin should for something just a tad bit thicker.

Step 4: Serum

Now this isn’t a must have component, but they’re extremely useful in treating skin conditions. This is because serums are very concentrated and are instantly absorbed deep into the skin to perform the function needed. There are serums for whitening, hydration, radiance, etc. If you have a problem then choose a serum that addresses that problem. If you’ve got normal, healthy skin but still want to use a serum for added benefits, choose a hydrating one to give your skin a radiant glow.

Step 5: Moisturizer

Finally, seal it all in with a good moisturizer. No matter how oily your skin is, it will still need hydration to prevent the skin from producing its own sebum which will clog pores. I’d suggest getting a good cream one for those with dry skin. As for those with oily skin, opt for a mattifying moisturizer during the day to stay shine free but go for a good hydrating gel or gel cream for night.

It’s a great idea to use products from the same line as they all work together to treat your skin conditions. However, it’s definitely not a must. After all, your skin may have other needs as well! Either that or certain products don’t work as well. I’d suggest picking a particular range to target your main skin problem then add or substitute other products to complete your routine. Once you’ve found one that you believe works for you, stick to it! It won’t be long before you see results!