The Skin Care Routine You Need Now: A Basic Guide for Beginners
Starting a skin care routine can be overwhelming, especially when you don't know where to start. I’m here to help! If you are a newbie, the following guide will teach you exactly what products and steps you need in order to have gorgeous, glowing skin. I will also list the order of application at the end. Let's get started!
Cleanser AM and PM
Cleansers remove dirt, makeup and oil from your skin. It also prepares your skin for other products that follow. Make sure you double cleanse, cleansing one time, isn't enough. When choosing a cleanser, pick something that works with your specific skin type.
Toner AM and PM
Toning helps hydrate your skin after cleansing. It also removes any remaining dirty and oil if it didn't all come off during cleansing. I prefer to use a cotton round when using a toner.
Vitamin C AM Only
Vitamin C is a powerhouse serum that helps protect your skin from environmental pollutants and aids in brightening your skin for a healthy, glowing complexion. Vitamin C antioxidant properties will guard against free radical damage making it your skins insurance policy against aging.
Moisturizer AM and PM
Moisturizers help keep your face hydrated while also locking in all the beneficial ingredients contained in the other products used throughout your routine. This is a must, especially when you live in dryer climates or during the winter.
Sunscreen AM
Sunscreen is essential if you want to protect yourself from sun damage and slow down the aging train. Sunscreens protect against both UVA (aging) & UVB (burning) rays so make sure to use one every single day (even if it's cloudy outside!).
Retinol PM Only
Retinol rapidly removes dead skin cells which makes it a great form of exfoliation. It also helps simulate collagen production-what makes your skin firmer- and softens your wrinkles and fine lines. There is a catch with retinol-you do not want to use this product every night when you start. You must acclimate your skin to this product. Which mean 2x a week for 3-4 weeks, then 3x a week for 3-4 weeks, so on, so forth. Listen to your skin, you can always back off a night if your getting to sensitive.
With this guide in hand, there’s no stopping you now! Starting a proper skincare routine may seem intimidating at first - but trust me when I say it’s worth it in the long run! Follow these steps religiously every day (especially applying sunscreen!) and watch as your complexion goes from drab to fab right before your eyes!
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Order of application-
Am
Cleanser x2
Toner
Vitamin C
Moisturizer
Sunscreen
PM
Cleanser x2
Toner
Retinol
Moisturizer
