An artist spends time in preparing his canvas, to create a masterpiece. We should treat our skin a bit like a canvas, and spend time taking care of it, so we can achieve great results.
Developing a good skin care routine is the secret to amazing skin and flawless makeup.
There are five main skin types, and you should identify what type you have, so you can choose which products best suits you. They are:
1. Normal Skin : Vibrant and supple skin, hardly ever any breakouts, regular sized pores.
2. Dry Skin : Tight skin, may have a few flaky areas, small pores.
3. Oily Skin : Shiny skin, prone to breakouts, large pores.
4. Combination Skin : Combination of normal, dry and oily skin, for example, T-zones oily and cheeks dry, with the rest of the face normal.
5. Sensitive Skin : Delicate skin, prone to allergic reactions.
The Routine.
FOUR key things your routine should include: Cleansing, exfoliating, moisturising and sun protection.
CLEANSING
Cleansing helps to remove dirt from the surface and clear any make up. They can come in wash or cream like forms. You need to find a good cleanser that tailors to your skin type. If you have dry skin, go for a creamy moisturising cleanser, and for oily skin, a clear cleanser. Some cleansers come with toners, which can be used to remove excess oil or dirt after cleansing, but unless it’s made to be used in conjunction with your cleanser, it’s not too important.
EXFOLIATING
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and works to improve skin tone. Can be done up to three times a week if you have oily skin, but if you have dry or sensitive skin limit it to just once or twice a week. I recommend finding a nice scrub, or alternatively an exfoliating cloth to use with your cleanser.
MOISTURISING
Your skin needs moisture!! If you want to maintain smooth skin, then spend time moisturising it. (Tip: Be soft around the delicate areas such as your eyes and lips, circular motions around your cheeks and sweeping motions everywhere else.). Go for a light moisturiser if you have oily/sensitive skin and a hydrating moisturiser if you have dry skin.
SUN PROTECTION
The sun emits rays that can be harmful to your skin, so using sun protection helps prevent your skin aging or getting damaged. Some moisturisers come with SPF (sun protection factor) so that’s always something good to bare in mind when picking out one!
A few tips..
• Drink lots of water, as this helps keep your skin hydrated.
• Avoid products with harsh chemicals and unnecessary perfumes, as these may irritate your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin.
• Antioxidants found in foods such as berries and tea help keep your body healthy and toxins at bay!
• If you use makeup often, clean your tools, brushes and makeup, as bacteria can build up and cause breakouts.
• Sleep is very important. Get some!
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Any skin care secrets you’d like to share? Product reccomendations?
Let me know! 🙂
..xo
13 Comments
great post hun
Really interesting! Thanks for posting!
Excellent post. That routine is all that I do. Now the challenge for many women or (men) is to find the correct skin care products.
aww great post huny. At the mo I am loving Boots No.7 cleanser, toner & moisturiser, which has spf 15 as well so happy days! the products smell lovely & feel just right on my skin too, which is an annoying combo of dry/sensitive. love your blog darl!
Aysh xoxo
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great post. wish it was as easy to find products that work for my skin! xx
What do you guys recommend for acne dark spots?
Really great. I don’t drink water & I dont use SPF I’ll 🙂 !!
L.xx
Great Post. Really Helpfull 🙂 x
Great post, you’ve included everything I could think of!
And I love that you added sensitive skin as a different category, bcos there is such a thing as sensitive skin, it’s skin that gets irritated very easily!
xx
Thank you for this informative post x
Thanks to your post – I decided to take better care of my skin and have recently fallen in love with the Body shop Vitamin E skin care regimen – and my skin is all the better for it! =)
xXx
Amei as dicas!
i have noticed your beautiful skin complexion. please how do i get that too. a reply would make me happy. thanks