The rise of skincare trends and products enormously affects how we take care of ourselves and mind our appearance. Your skin is essential to your overall health, and neglecting it can cause further problems. This is why it’s important to have the knowledge and products in your skincare routine. 

If you are perplexed about the overwhelming skin care products and routines, here is a simple, straightforward, and foolproof guide on how to take care of your skin. 

Cleanse — Washing Your face

The first thing you should do in the morning and the last thing you should do before you sleep is to cleanse. According to the experts, you should wash your face with warm or lukewarm water to remove dirt, oil, and open clogged pores. Use clean hands and apply cleanser to your face in a circular motion, starting from your head down to your neck. Ensure that you strip off your face of dirt, oil, or makeup. If needed, you can double cleanse. Rinse thoroughly and pat your skin dry instead of rubbing. Use a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type. 

• Dry Skin – use a soap-free creamy or milk cleanser. A gentle cleanser will be your best choice.
• Sensitive Skin – same as dry skin, use gentle, unscented, and hypoallergenic items.
• Oily Skin – use foam and gel cleansers that are oil-free.

Tone — Balancing the Skin

Toning your face will close your pores and tighten your skin after cleansing. Toners typically have hydrogen, oxygen, acids, glycerin, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories that will hydrate your skin. Toner will also serve as a primer and preparation for moisturizers. 

To apply the toner, you can sprinkle or pat your face with it. You can also do the traditional method using cotton pads and wiping the product on your face. Same as choosing the cleansers, you can select toner depending on your skin type. 

Moisturize — Hydrating and Softening the Skin

You might be hearing the word “moisturize” in the beauty world and skincare routines a lot. This is because moisturizer replenishes your skin with moisture that it lost after cleansing and the wear and tear from sun exposure, vices, and chemical irritants. An insightful review by the people behind pierremichelbeauty shows moisturizer ingredients and how it helps your skin. Some of the ingredients are Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) for a brighter skin tone, Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) for acne and blemishes treatment, Antioxidants and Glycerin for younger and fresher skin. Once you pass the age of 30, apart from moisturizing it is important to think about anti-age care. The newest research on the topic is related to bakuchiol which has the same effects as retinol, but is more natural and milder on the skin.

Moisturizers have plenty of benefits. It will hydrate your face and help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Moreover, they can help with your skin’s oil production. Lastly, you can apply your makeup better when you have a moisturized skin. 

Protect — Shield your skin

Last but certainly not least, you should protect your skin by using sunscreen. Indoors or outdoors, it would be best if you still put on sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least 30 SPF, apply it every day, and reapply after a few hours. Apply a generous amount and cover not only your face but all the exposed area to the sun. 

You may not have a skincare routine now, but it’s never too late to follow and do a skincare routine. One last thing to remember is everyone’s skin is different, and not everything will work for you. It is important to research first and be consistent on what’s good for your skin.