Taking care of our skin is important, and you're probably wondering, how can I create my skincare routine? Well, here we'll show you what you should consider to build a skincare routine that truly helps you keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
Why You Need a Personalized Skincare Routine?
We can see that there are thousands of routines with just a few products, or with many products, depending on each person's budget and possibilities.
However, a skincare routine is something very personal, since our skin is very much our own, very personal. We don't really need fifteen skincare products; we can have a routine with far fewer products that will work just as well or better than one with too many products.
We must also keep in mind the mistakes we are making in order to avoid them, such as over-exfoliating, not washing our face, using products that cancel each other out, etc.
Know Your Skin Type Before You Start
Knowing your skin type is essential to knowing which products to use. Although there is a wide range of brands on the market at different price points, not all are suitable for all skin types.
The needs of a dry skin are not the same as those of combination or oily skin. For example, when a product is designed for oily skin, it usually prevents the excess of sebum. If someone with dry skin uses it, it will only dry out their skin, because it doesn't actually have excess sebum.
Furthermore, improper use of skin products can cause breakouts and other conditions, which can be solved, but ideally, they should not develop in the first place.
Basic Skincare Routine Steps
A basic skincare routine should begin with cleansing. Skin cleansing is the most important step. We should cleanse our face first thing in the morning and before going to sleep, as dust particles in the environment can stick to our skin throughout the day. If we go to sleep without washing our face, we'll end up with a dirty face.
Moisturizing is crucial for a successful skincare routine. A cream that adapts to our skin's needs is ideal for keeping it hydrated. Remember, it's important to know your skin type so you can find a product that truly helps your skin.
And finally, protecting your skin is the most important part of your skincare routine. A sunscreen that protects us from UV rays during the day, and don't forget to reapply it every two hours. Use it as the final step before your makeup. There are many different types that can help, from cream to stick. This way, we can delay the appearance of spots and wrinkles.
Optional Skincare Add-ons to Enhance Your Routine
If we want to expand our skincare routine, we can add more specific skincare elements for specific conditions.
We can find serums that help hydrate the skin, treat dark spots, fine wrinkles, brighten, and even treat acne.
Toner is an element we can use to seal, hydrate, close pores, balance pH, and soothe our skin.
Exfoliating twice a week with a gentle scrub will help us get rid of those residues that soap couldn't remove, but remember not to do it daily, or you can make quite damage on your skin.
Essences will help us prepare our face so that the skin can absorb all the benefits of the products we will be using.
Eye cream is slightly similar to face cream; the difference is that it is not as heavy and does not irritate the eye area.
Face masks, those liquid-filled sheets, also help us keep our skin well-cared for; we just need to choose the one that best suits our needs or skin concerns.
And let's not forget lip care. We can find lip balms, masks, and exfoliants specifically for that area. Make sure any balm you use has SPF, and if you're using any type of oil on your lips, remove it before going out in the sun, as this can cause your lips to burn.
Morning vs. Night Skincare Routine Differences
Your morning skincare routine should be different from your evening routine. At night, we can take advantage of using products that aren't suitable for the sun, such as vitamin C, retinol, or niacinamide, since these products can cause dark spots when exposed to the sun. Furthermore, at bedtime, we don't need sunscreen and can use heavier products.
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It's also important to double cleanse at night to completely remove impurities from the day.
While your daytime routine may be a little longer by adding essence, serum, toner, and sunscreen, your evening routine can be slightly heavier, as we can use products that don't need to be fully absorbed or removed.
Example Skincare Routine Using ENTICE Products
A skincare routine that you can purchase with our ENTICE skincare products would start like this.
Step 1: Cleanse your face with the gentle facial cleanser.
Step 2: Exfoliate your face with our light exfoliating vitamin C scrub.
Step 3: Regenerating facial serum. Since its texture is lighter than the moisturizer, this would go first.
Step 4: Airless facial moisturizing cream. This will help keep our skin hydrated.
Step 5: Tinted sunblock SPF 30+. As a last step we'll use our sunscreen. And guess what? It has a tint, so if you're not in the mood for makeup, our sunscreen will help give your face a tinge of color.
Always remember to look for products that benefit your skin. It's not what we see in commercials that matters, but what our skin needs.