Skincare tips for beginners

Skincare tips for beginners

Taking care of your skin is very important since it is the biggest organ in your body. But the thing is not everyone is familiar on how to take care of their skin. So, let us dive in the essentials of taking good care of your skin. For beginners, we recommend starting with a basic three step routine—cleanse, moisturize, and apply sunscreen. Of course, this can be modified, and products can be added depending on your individual skincare needs. For example, if you are struggling with acne, you may consider adding a spot treatment. No matter the case, the core three steps remain as the foundation of a successful skincare routine.

While it may be tempting to buy a lot of skincare products, keeping your routine simple will avoid overwhelming your skin. Plus, limiting your skincare routine can help you save money and avoid wasting products.

How to determine your skin type:

  • Before buying and trying out products, you should know what is your skin type. There are oily skin type, dry skin, sensitive skin and combination of dry and oily skin. If your skin feels tight, your skin is likely dry. If there is noticeable shine on your nose and forehead, your skin is mostly likely normal/combination. If there is shine on your cheeks in addition to your forehead and nose, you most likely have oily skin. 

Let us start with the basic skincare routine:

  • Cleansing: A cleanser removes the dirt, oil, and bacteria that you come in contact with during the day, or at night while you sleep. This first step in your routine is critical. Cleansing your face will help you start or end your day with fresh skin. Additionally, you’ll be able to receive the maximum benefits from the products you apply after cleansing, because your face will be free of any dirt and debris that would impact the way products are absorbed.
  • Moisturizing: Your skin needs moisture to replenish the water it loses throughout the day. Moisturizers with ingredients such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid can provide your skin with the healthy hydration it needs to stay soft, supple, and youthful. Even if you have oily or combination skin, it is still important to moisturize. In fact, a lack of moisture can drive your skin to produce more oil in order to compensate for it, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.
  • Putting sunscreen on your skin: Not a lot of people know that putting on sunscreen to your skin is a very important part of taking care of it. It is important to wear sunscreen every day. In addition to reducing your skin cancer risk, you will also be preventing the effects of photoaging—which can include dark spots and wrinkles.
  • Many moisturizers and cosmetics contain SPF, making it easy for you to get the sun protection you need without buying more than one product. Whether you get your protection from cosmetic products or from stand-alone sunscreens, make sure the formula contains board-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to ensure you are as protected as possible.

Additional part of skincare routine:

  • Pull it all together: Once you have all of your products, it is time to put them together into a routine for the morning and the evening. Consistency is key when it comes to skincare, so make sure whatever routine you create is one that you will be able to consistently follow on a daily basis. Because everyone has different skin types, every skincare routine is unique. For example, if your skin is dry, you may want to skip a cleanser in the morning and just splash water on your face instead. Or, if you have oily skin, you may opt to only moisturize your skin at night.
  • Give it time to work: Do not get discouraged if your skin does not change overnight with your new routine. For the most noticeable results, aim to follow your routine for at least six weeks. This is approximately the amount of time it takes your skin to complete the cycle of renewing itself with new skin cells. Once this cycle is complete, you can begin to see the impact of the products you have been using.
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