One of the first steps on the road to building a skincare routine is determining your skin type. One easy way to determine your skin type is to observe your skin throughout the day. Is your skin shiny and oily by lunchtime, or dry and flakey in the morning? Whatever the case, these characteristics are indicative of your skin type.
Gentle Cleanser
With all the environmental stressors your skin faces on a daily basis, a
cleansing routine, morning and night, is a must. Choose a gentle
hydrating cleanser.
Clarifying Toner
Your toner is key to wrapping up the cleansing process, removing that
last bit of dirt and oil sitting deep in your pores.
Find the right moisturizer
Your skin needs moisture to replenish the water it loses throughout the
day. Moisturizers with ingredients such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid
can provide your skin with the healthy hydration it needs to stay soft,
supple, and youthful.
Don't forget about sunscreen
We find that many patients only use sunscreen during what seems like the
obvious times to do so, like a sunny day at the beach. But, in reality,
it's important to wear sunscreen every day. In addition to reducing your
skin cancer risk, you'll also be preventing the effects of
photoaging—which can include dark spots and wrinkles.
Pull it all together
Once you have all of your products, it's time to put them together into
a routine for the morning and the evening. Consistency is key when it
comes to skincare, so make sure whatever routine you create is one that
you'll be able to consistently follow on a daily basis.
Click here for product recommendations.