Skin Care Routine
While the instructions for use may vary slightly depending on the skincare brand, if you follow the basic skincare steps, it will be easier to create a skincare routine that suits your skin. If you're not sure what products to use and in what order, use the steps below as a reference for your daily skincare routine.
🌿 STEP 1: Wash your face
First, start by washing your face before applying any skincare products. Washing your face in the morning and evening removes dirt and sebum from your skin, allowing the skincare ingredients you use afterwards to penetrate more easily.
🌿 STEP 2: Exfoliation (peeling/scrubbing)
Exfoliation is a special skincare routine you should incorporate once or twice a week. Gently removing dead skin cells leaves your skin smooth and free of dullness. It also improves the penetration of beauty ingredients that follow.
🌿 STEP 3: Toner
After washing your face, your skin is prone to dryness and in need of moisture. Toner is an important step to moisturize your skin and restore the pH balance that was disrupted by washing your face. When you water a plant, the water pools on the surface of the soil the first time, but the second time it soaks in easily. Keeping your skin moist with toner will allow the next serum or face cream to absorb better.
🌿 STEP 4: Serum
After applying toner, use a serum with concentrated active ingredients. Because serums contain little oil, they have a light texture and blend easily into the skin, delivering the targeted ingredients (e.g., hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, etc.).
🌿 STEP 5: Eye cream
The eye area is particularly delicate. Gently pat a small amount of eye cream onto your skin with your ring finger. You can use it before or after your face cream, but it's best to use it after your serum.
🌿 STEP 6: Face cream (moisturizing cream)
Next, apply face cream. A face cream with a balanced amount of water and oil will help keep your skin moisturized. You can also use face oil instead of face cream here.
🌿 STEP 7: Face Oil
Face oil is a reliable product that seals in moisture and keeps it locked in. It's recommended to mix it with cream or apply it on top of cream.
🌿 STEP 8: Sunscreen (UV protection)
When spending time outdoors on a sunny day, apply sunscreen last. Physical UV sunscreens, especially those made with natural ingredients, work best when applied on top of your skin. Applying them over face cream or oil also makes them easier to remove.
In skin care, each step builds the foundation for the next.
Try incorporating your daily skincare routine as an important time to care for your skin.