Skin Care Routine - The Basics

Introduction

This is gonna be the most BASIC skin care routine I’ll ever post up.

For in depth information and specifics, feel free to ask :)

The flawless skin everyone wishes to achieve is really simple.

Although I’m only going to explain the skin care routine, take note that your dietwill affect your skin as well. Eat many dark green veggies, keep a balanced diet, and trust me on this, fish oil really helps. It’s not as gross as it sounds. Plus, fish oil promotes great looking skin & hair, healthy heart, healthy joints, eye & nervous system development, and improve learning. Drinking water will also help a lot. It flushes out the toxins in your body, promoting brighter and cleaner skin.

Skin care routine

Cleanse - Use a cleanser that it suitable for your skin type (dry, oily, or combination). Gels are usually recommended for oily & combination skin, whereas a cream cleanser would be best suited for dry skin. Always, alwayscleanse your skin completely of makeup before you go to bed. Pat dry the skin after wards.

Exfoliate - Exfoliate at least once to twice a week, unless you’re using one of those gentle daily exfoliators. This will slough off dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote better skin renewal. Exfoliating is essential to prevent dead skin cells from clogging your pores, and from overproduction of sebum. This is the most common way that pimples/acne is formed. Pat dry the skin after wards.

Tone - A toner suitable for your skin type and needs should be applied after you have dried your skin from cleansing. Probably the most simple step in the routine.

Moisturize - Moisturize your skin afterwards, no matter what kind of skin you have, even if you’re oily. If you do not moisturize your skin, it would become even more oilier because the skin is lacking its moisture, therefore producing more sebum. Find a moisturizer that is specialized for your skin type, then life would be alot easier. Never go for those one-size-fits-all products. Those are just clever ways to lure you in. 

Protection from the sun - Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important steps you should take, especially if you go out often. UVA & UVB rays will kill your skin cells (tanned skin is just dead skin), and causes wrinkles to appear faster. Although most people want to become tanner, going to a tanning salon is literally asking for cancer. Many sunscreens for the face is specially developed to be oil-free, and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. If sunscreen isn’t for you, wear a hat that covers your face well. 

That’s basically it. 

Some of you may have prescribed products that are specialized for your needs, but your dermatologist/pharmacist should be able to advise on how and when to use it in your daily skin routine. 

I hoped this has helped :)
Questions & comments are most welcome~