Skincare is confusing. There, we said it. One of your friends may advise you to follow the 10-step Korean skincare regimen. At the same time, another might tell you that cleansing twice daily is enough. Yet another friend will share her list of DIY treatments at home and tell you to apply a pack once a week for glowing skin. What do you do? Who do you listen to?
Don’t worry. We will solve this concern for you. Here’s the exact minimal and effective skincare routine you need to follow with our favorite skincare products for that golden hour glow!
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3-Step Skincare
The 3-step skin care is not a new trend. In fact, skincare routines begin with these three steps to maintain your skin’s health. Truth be told, these steps are common across all the other elaborate 7-step, 9-step, and 10-step routines you will find. They set the base for the other steps to work. So if you don’t have specific skin concerns, the 3-step routine will work just fine.
Cleanse
Clean skin for the win? Clearly! Clean, raw skin, without any dirt, oil, or makeup, is best at absorbing all the goodness that your skincare products are designed to deliver.
If you are cleansing in the morning, take a small amount of cleanser on your palms, rub it to activate it, and gently apply it to your damp face. Massage it for about a minute before rinsing it with cold water (not hot).
If you are cleansing in the evening, double cleanse your skin, first with an oil-based cleanser to melt away the entire day’s dirt, dust, and makeup. Follow it with a water-based cleanser to remove any leftover grime.
Skincare Suggestion: Micro Defend Face Cleanser. One of a kind and revolutionary gentle cleanser, it is infused with postbiotics to cleanse AND restore your skin’s balance. Best part? It is suitable for sensitive skin and even boosts moisture retention.
Tone
There will be some moisture loss during cleansing. You will notice it too. Your skin may feel slightly dry. To rehydrate it quickly, you will have to apply a toner. Toners are designed for fast-action hydration and rebalancing your skin’s pH levels. They also help to tone your skin and minimize pore visibility.
On our list of skincare suggestions, we have the Aqua Renewal Toner, infused with Acai extract and Aloe Vera. It refines your skin texture and even tones your skin (thank licorice extract for this) simultaneously. Finally, it primes your skin for optimal product absorption, ensuring that your skincare actually works and cares for your skin.
Moisturize
As your final step, you will pamper your skin with a moisturizer that feels like a warm hug on a winter night or a cold breeze on a sunny afternoon. The intention is to lock in the hydration that the toner has just offered and shower some more goodness to your skin. Your moisturizer has ingredients that help your skin repair and rejuvenate itself.
In the morning, you will require a lightweight moisturizer, like Hydra Soothe Moisturizer. Its non-greasy, long-lasting hydration, resulting from Aloe Vera and Matcha, is an excellent match for your skin.
Similarly, you may want to opt for a thicker moisturizer if your skin is extra dry. For evenings, your moisturizer should have ingredients that help you build your skin, like the Collagen Boost Face Moisturizer that boosts collagen production. This, in turn, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What does it have? Vitamin-C rich Kakadu Plum extract, Caffeine, and Acai extract.
Exfoliation
Your skin keeps producing new cells. What happens to the old, dead ones? They accumulate on your skin along with dirt and oil over time. And if you don’t remove them, then your skincare isn’t going to work.
Enter Bio Replenish Face Scrub with Salicylic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Aloe Vera, and Citric acid. It polishes your skin by removing the dead cells and unclogging pores. Simultaneously, it infuses the skin with hydration for a smooth finish.
How often should you exfoliate? Once, if you have sensitive skin, and once or twice for other skin types.
Conclusion
That’s our wrap on the skincare routine steps you should follow. Keep it as simple as you can. However, if your skin experiences specific concerns such as dehydration, pigmentation, or acne, then you can explore some targeted treatment options like serums for the same.
For more insight on how to choose the right product for your skin, read our blog How to Choose the Right Skincare Product?