A simple skincare routine.

Probably you have read a ton of skincare articles that call for elaborate skincare routines, you have also watched a collection of youtube videos and you are wondering how on earth to incorporate all those products your favourite celebrity advised you use, maybe you are even wondering how on earth you can afford that kind of collection. Or maybe you’re someone who would love to have an actual skin-care routine but just thinking about setting foot in a beauty shop is overwhelming.

Either way, you’ll be glad to know that experts advise that a real honest-to-goodness skin-care regimen only needs a few important elements. And in fact, most of us would probably be better off sticking to the simpler end of things.

What steps should a skin-care routine include?

The basic steps of a skin-care routine are a gentle cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer, and sunscreen. Easy right, Yes That’s all you need to start you off on the journey of skincare.

Although there’s no problem with using a ton of products if you enjoy them and they aren’t irritating, she says, “first you have to try these very simple things and then we’ll see.”

You’ll need a cleanser to wash off the dirt, makeup, excess oil, dead skin cells, and environmental impurities that end up on your face naturally throughout the day. A toner balances the Ph of your skin and may improve texture and tone, Moisturizer will help keep the skin’s protective barrier functioning properly and your skin feeling smooth and soft. And arguably the most important element, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer as well as cosmetic sun damage.

In the morning, wash with cleanser, tone and then follow it with moisturizer and sunscreen (or combine the two with a moisturizer that has broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher). At night, wash with the cleanser again and apply moisturizer. 

From there, it’s important to pay attention to the way your skin reacts both immediately after using the product and in the following days. Do you notice tightness, greasiness, redness, or breakouts? If yes, it is advisable to discontinue use.

If it’s on the oily side, you may find that you need to moisturize less often or to use a lighter formula, for instance, a good quality Aloe gel will be helpful, you can buy one here(hyperlink). If it’s on the dry side, you may need to use a heavier moisturiser a butter such as shea butter. If your skin is very dry or sensitive, you may only need to wash your face with a cleanser once a day in the evening while rinsing with water or micellar water in the morning. But if your skin is acne-prone you may an acne treatment Cream.

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