In today’s world, everyone wants healthy, glowing, and clear skin. But using expensive products doesn’t work; you have to follow a regular skincare routine, and follow the routine is very important for achieving healthy skin. But before that, why skincare is important, all about Actives, and how to use them.
Q. Why skincare routine important?
• Following a regular skincare routine protects against skin problems
• Slow down the ageing process
• Skincare routine for balanced skin
• Protects from pollution and sun damage
• Skincare routine boosts confidence
• Skincare routine is a simple habit of self-care
• Target skin concern
Common issues people phase during skincare
It looks simple, but it is not that simple. Many People have a regular skincare routine, but they can’t get results because they lack some areas while following a skincare routine, like-
• Use the wrong products for their skin type
• Want results instantly
• Instantly switch product
• Use the actives in the wrong way
• skip sunscreen
• Frequently face wash (over-cleansing)
• Avoid a patch test
• Try every product by following an influencer
Basic skincare routine
• Morning skincare routine
Step 1 – Properly clean your face with face wash
Step 2 – Hydration is important, so apply good moisturizer
Step 3 – Sunscreen is important for everyone, so use SPF 30 or above
• Night skincare routine
Step 1 – Clean your face with face wash. If you apply makeup, then follow the double cleansing method.
Step 2 – Apply moisturizer or night cream
An extra layer you can add to your skincare routine
• Toner – apply only if it suits
• Serum – according to skin concern
• Exfoliation – once a week
• Face mask – apply weekly
Advanced Skincare Routine
• Morning Skincare routine
Step 1 – Use a gentle cleanser in the morning if you follow a night skincare routine.
Step 2 – If you have oily or combination skin, you can use toner to tighten up your open pores. Use alcohol free toner.
Step 3 – Use serum according to your skin concern, like pigmentation, dark spots, acne, pimples, dull skin.
Step 4 – Use a lightweight moisturizer that provides good hydration.
Step 5 – Use sunscreen SPF 30 or above
• Night skincare routine
Step 1 – Double cleanse your face, then wash your face with a gentle cleanser
Step 2 – Apply toner
Step 3 – Apply serum or active ingredients like retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin, etc.
Step 4 – Apply eye cream for puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines.
Step 5 – Apply night cream or moisturizer
Step 6 – Use lip balm or lip mask.
You can take some weekly steps in your skincare routine, like –
A) Exfoliation (1-2 times in a week), you can use gentle chemical exfoliant or can also add a physical exfoliant to your skincare routine. This exfoliant removes dead cells and makes your skin smooth.
B) Face mask – Depending on your skin needs, you can use a Hydrating, brightening, and detoxifying mask.
Some tips to know while following an advanced skincare routine
• Introduce new products one by one in your skincare routine.
• Use sunscreen
• Stop using the product temporarily if your skin feels irritated.
• Have caution while using retinol and exfoliants together
• Don’t forget the patch test, especially in actives.
Common skincare mistakes
- Making a Skincare routine is important, but using the correct skincare routine is more important. Many people make some mistakes unknowingly that damage their skin. Let’s discuss what those mistakes are
• Use too many products at once – for instant glow, instant result, people use many products at once. This process can be the reason for irritation and breakouts.
• Change products again and again – This type of skincare routine never works, products take at least 3-4 weeks to give you results.
• Skip sunscreen – UV rays are present in a room during daytime so avoiding sunscreen is a big deal in a skincare routine.
• Mix active ingredients without having enough knowledge – use the wrong combination. Lacking enough knowledge leads to have reaction on the skin.
• Ignore Hands and neck – This is a common mistake that people do. Apply on your neck and hands whatever you apply on your skin.
• Not removing make-up before sleeping – Remove make-up before sleeping if make-up can’t be removed, as this leads to clogged pores and breakouts, and dull skin.
• Expect instant results – Skincare takes a lot of time, and people want glowing and healthy skin in 2 days; this isn’t even possible.
• Not aware of skin types – Wrong products are chosen because you don’t know your skin type.
Skincare routine based on skin goals
Everyone has a different skin type, and every person has a different skin goal. Let’s discuss skincare routine for different skin goals –
1. For acne-free skin
• Cleanser – for pore cleaning and oil control, salicylic acid is a good option
• Toner – Can be used with BHA tone, it’s completely optional
• Serum – use Nicinamide serum, it soothes skin and controls oil
• Spot treatment – Use benzoyl peroxide or sulfur-based cream
• Moisturizer – use non-comedogenic gel-based or lightweight.
• Sunscreen – use oil-free sunscreen.
2. For brightening and glowing skin
• Cleanser – use a gentle cleanser with having brightening ingredient like vitamin C or serum
• Serum – for glow or even tone, use vitamin C serum
• Toner – For hydration, use hyaluronic-based and rose water
Moisturizer – use a Hydrating moisturizer
Sunscreen – use broad spectrum SPF 30-50
3. For hydrating and plump skin
• Cleanser – use milk or cream cleanser
• Serum – use Hyaluronic-based serum on damp skin
• Toner – use essence or hydrating toner
• Face oil – it’s completely optional, you can use squlance oil or rosehip.
• Sunscreen – use non-matte finish sunscreen
4. For anti-aging and firm skin
• Cleanser – use peptides peptide-rich face wash
• Serum – use vitamin C serum, you can also use retinol, but make sure not to combine. Use on an alternative day or have a 2-3 day gap in between.
• Moisturizer – use anti-aging creams with ceramides and peptides.
• Sunscreen – must
5. For smaller pores and even texture
• Cleanser – use BHA-based cleansers
• exfoliant – use once or twice a week
• Serum – use Niacinamide-based serums which can tighten the pores, and smoothen skin
Sunscreen – use gel-based sunscreen
