Skincare is the practice of maintaining the health, integrity, and appearance of the skin. A good skincare routine involves using a variety of products and practices to cleanse, protect, and nourish your skin. The goal is not just to address specific concerns like acne or wrinkles, but to support the skin's natural functions and keep it in its best possible condition. We have heard a lot about skincare and its benefits. If we embrace this habit, then skin looks healthy and problem-free, but when we search for this or read any article about skincare, then it becomes very confusing and very hard to make a decision which product should choose.
So let's start by following these simple steps for a skincare routine
Understanding skin type
Check carefully what skin type you have. This is the most important first step; your skincare will be based on it, so find your skin type.
Wash your face with normal water, leave it for 20-30 minutes, without applying anything. If your skin is getting dry, you feel your face becoming dry, then you should adjust your routine according to dry skin type. Not all your skincare products should have a creamy texture.
If you're feeling oily on your nose, chin, and forehead, and the rest of the face feels dry, then your skin type is combination. Then you should go for products that mention the term 'all skin types'. Find this term on your products, and it will be safe for you.
If you notice oil on your forehead and nose area, then your skin type is oily. Choose all products with a gel-like consistency or products should are mentioned for oily skin, this type of skin is more prone to acne and blocked pores, so choose wisely.
Some people's skin reacts according to the season. Dry skin becomes too dry in winter, and oily skin becomes too oily in the monsoon. To solve this problem, do not stick to one type of skincare product. Change your skincare products according season. If dryness occurs, then use creamy, thick consistency products. Same way, when the face is full of oil, then switch to gel consistency products.
To get the most out of your skincare routine, you need to understand your skin type.
Normal Skin: Balanced, neither too oily nor too dry.
Dry Skin: Feels tight or flaky, with a tendency to be dull.
Oily Skin: Appears shiny with visible pores and is prone to acne.
Combination Skin: Oily in some areas (the T-zone) and dry in others.
Sensitive Skin: Prone to redness, itching, and irritation.
Important things:
Check before buying any, then it should be SLS paraben-free. Now move to the second step
Facewash
Clean your facewash with a good facewash no need to add cleanser and other stuff choose a good face wash with your skin type and use it daily, if someone is suggesting then wash 2 times 3 times then you are just disturbing your skin barrier, too much washing is not good, it will vanish your skin natural barrier which are very important to protect your skin from weather changes, if we do lot of skincare then our skin get easily red cause itchiness. Keep it simple and minimal level.
Only one time in the morning, you can use face wash, in the evening, you can wash with simple, normal water, in case of makeup, first of all, remove it with a good makeup remover or wipes; wipes are safer than other products. Sensitive skin people can go for wipes, then wash it with face wash.
Tonnng
Toner is not suitable for all skin types. Sensitive and dry skin types should avoid using toners. Oily and combination skin types can use toners. Before buying a toner, check the ingredients.
Moisturizer
Most important step wheather oily or dry or any type skin, it is important to apply moisturizer after every wash. Moisturizing is the process of hydrating the skin to prevent dryness and maintain its health. It is a fundamental part of a good skincare routine for all skin types, not just dry skin.
Why Moisturizing is Important
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is the most important step in any daytime skincare routine. UV rays from the sun are the leading cause of premature aging and a major risk factor for skin cancer.
Why it's important: It protects your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, preventing sunburn, dark spots, and wrinkles.
How to do it: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every morning, even on cloudy days. Reapply every two hours if you're outdoors.