Skincare is a part of a lifestyle that should never be overlooked. With your skin glowing, you are rest assured and have nothing to worry about. The most important thing about skincare is that you need to be consistent. Your skin will reward you with radiance even if you do the basic cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Just make sure you do it every single day.
In this new year, you should include skincare as part of your routine. Here’s how:
1. Reset your skincare routine
Just like your fashion routine, your skincare routine needs to be updated and revamped with the seasons. Take stock of your skin type and then think of the way forward. Only use products that serve multiple purposes and are well-suited for your skin.
2. Follow a basic skincare routine
The basic steps which are crucial for every skincare routine involve Cleansing, toning and moisturising. You need to cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin to effectively remove dirt, dust, sun exposure and makeup daily. While cleansing should be done daily to remove dirt and impurities from the skin, it shouldn’t be done more than twice a day as it can dry out the skin. Choose one that’s suitable for your skin type and is made without harsh chemicals such as Sulphates and artificial fragrances. Ensure you are double cleansing first with a makeup remover and then the cleanser at night. Using a face toner helps balance your skin’s pH levels, remove excess oil and tighten pores. It is best to use one that is alcohol-free. It also helps prime the skin for the next steps in the skincare regime and ensures that the products get absorbed effectively.
Follow this up with a moisturizer to keep your skin moist and hydrated. Your skin repairs itself at night and using a moisturizer will ensure that it regains its elasticity and glow. Make sure the products you are using to cleanse, tone and moisturize have ingredients like Vitamin C (protects the skin from damage caused by pollution) Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid.
3. Wear Sunscreen everyday
The importance of wearing sunscreen every day cannot be overemphasized. Whether it is cold or warm outside, sun protection is key for shielding your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Wearing a daily SPF is not just for protecting your skin against sunburn, but for preventing premature aging, wrinkles, and in the worst-case scenario, skin cancer. Sunscreen is also needed indoors and on rainy days as well.
4. Exfoliate
Try to exfoliate at least once or twice a week. Exfoliation gets rid of dead skin cells to reveal a fresh layer.
5. Remove makeup properly
Sleeping with your makeup on is one of the causes of breakouts and aging because of clogged pores. To prevent this, simply soak cotton pads with a few pumps of micellar water cleansers and wipe them off. Follow up with a gentle cleanser.
6. Wash your makeup brushes
Dirty makeup brushes are the cause of bacteria build-ups, breakouts, and beauty disasters- but how often do you really wash them? Try to clean your makeup brushes and sponges at least once a week to avoid a build-up of bacteria that could result in acne and skin irritation. Bacteria love the damp texture of your make-up products, especially foundations, concealers, bronzers, and blushes.