An effective skincare solution is hard to find. That’s why we have rounded up the best tips and tricks - to take your skincare routine from drab to fab with just a few minor adjustments.
Get the most out of your skincare routine by following these simple tricks that will make your skincare more effective and your skin more radiant than ever without burning a hole in your pocket.
Get the most out of your skincare routine by following these simple tricks that will make your skincare more effective and your skin more radiant than ever without burning a hole in your pocket.
Begin With the Instructions
Many people use products for ages without ever reading the instructions, which could be why you are not getting the results promised on the front of the bottle. Reading the instructions will guide you on the correct way to use the product and how to use it most effectively for the results you want.
Flip the bottle around next time you begin your skin routine, and read the instructions on the back to check that you are leaving the product on your skin for the recommended amount of time. Make it a habit to read the instructions once before using any new product and any variation of your older products.
Follow the Order Religiously
It is simple logic: whatever is applied first would penetrate your skin the best, making it more effective than what follows. The primary order is based on the consistency of your skincare products. The first product to touch your skin should be of the runniest consistency. Products that cater to balancing your skin pH always go on bare skin for best results.
The next to follow is the essence, serums, and spot treatments. Moisturizer then follows. To keep that moisture locked in, you can finish the process with oil. Oil should not come before water-soluble products as it would not let them hold well to your skin and weaken their effectiveness. You can follow oil with sunscreen as the final step.
The next to follow is the essence, serums, and spot treatments. Moisturizer then follows. To keep that moisture locked in, you can finish the process with oil. Oil should not come before water-soluble products as it would not let them hold well to your skin and weaken their effectiveness. You can follow oil with sunscreen as the final step.
Use Your Hands, Not Cotton
It seldom happens that you would do your skincare routine without cleaning your face first. If you have already done a makeup removal or cleanse, there is no need for cotton with toner. Using cotton negatively impacts the environment and also soaks up excess products. Just take the toner and essence on your fingertips and apply it to your skin by alternating between pressing and patting.
Better Absorption at Night
A rise in the temperature of the skin translates to better absorption. That is why it is recommended to wash your face with warm water before beginning your skincare routine.
There is nearly a half a degree temperature rise of your skin at night. Due to blood dilatation and increased warmth, your skin allows for more product to be absorbed into your skin. Whether it is your eye cream or your moisturizer, know that it will work better at night. Always remember to put retinoids at night because exposure to the sun renders them less effective.
Take a Month Before Judging
Products take time to work on your skin, and to see the whole impact of any product; you will need to be patient. Give your skin enough time to react to the new product. A month is the standard time you should give any new product before judging them as effective or ineffective.
If any new product causes an adverse reaction like irritation or breakout, immediately stop using it and consult your doctor. For everything else, be patient, read the instructions, follow the order, use cotton and watch your skincare routine become more effective without the price tag.