Skincare 101

 

Today I wanted to make a post covering all the basics of skincare. When I first started out with skin care products I had absolutely no idea what I should be using or if it was right for me. The first step to taking care of your skin, is figuring out what skin type you have, whether that’s oily, dry, normal or a combination. For myself I struggle with an oily t-zone, however the rest of my face is normal- this is known as oily/combination skin. This is extremely helpful for tailoring the products I use to help me with this problem. Now we have that out of the way, let’s talk about a few of the steps in my skin care routine.
 

Cleanser

There are many different versions of cleansers/face washes out there, suited to everyone’s needs. My recommendation is not to using an exfoliating cleanser as it is too harsh on the skin when it is being used so frequently. By washing your face both morning and night, this will remove all the dirt and oil that has built up on your face, and will help minimise breakouts.

Toner

Although this part is not essential, adding a toner into your skincare routine will help smooth, soften and calm the skin, whilst removing any left-over traces of make-up. Toners are filled with skin repairing ingredients that will rehydrate and replenish the skin’s surface after being cleansed. If you suffer particularly from dry patches or redness, a toner will help in minimising these.

Exfoliating

Exfoliants are used to remove the build-up of dead skin cells. By removing these dead skin cells, the skin can appear looking healthier and more radiant. Exfoliating can help eliminate pores becoming clogged, an uneven skin tone and dullness. However, be careful not to over exfoliate the skin. I would recommend to use an exfoliant of your choice 3/4 times a week.

Moisturising

Daily moisturising is key for everyone, not just if you have dry skin. I used to think applying moisturiser would add more oiliness to my face so I never used to moisturise (gasp). However, with the correct products moisturiser can actually help us girls with oily skin. Moisturiser helps balance the moisture in your skin, so applying the correct type of moisturiser depending on your skin type will improve your skin dramatically.
 

Although this is a very basic skincare routine, almost everyone should be following a similar process for taking care of their skin both in the morning and at night. Adapting this routine and adding in products that are suited to your skin type will give you the best results.

If you would find it useful for me to go further into detail and tailor a skin care routine for each different skin type and each different skin problem, please let me know in the comments below. Until next time my beauties, have a lovely day and I’ll see you in my next post,