Simple Everyday Skin Care Tips for Beginners
Finding the best skin care tips to take good care of your skin is no longer a matter of indulgence or luxury like most people think and argue. It is a matter of necessity, especially since your skin is the largest part of your body (LOL). That's a good enough reason to give it your very best.
Starting a skincare routine can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’ve never given it a serious thought before. Then again, we all have different skin types – you can’t even copy someone else’s routine, hoping it will work for you.
The secret, however, is that certain skin care practices work for everyone - no matter your skin type. These are the basics and have been repeatedly recommended by many dermatologists. The amazing thing is that these tips work effectively for those who are just starting a skincare routine and those who are experts already.
Below are a few tips that will get you started on your skincare journey:
Keep it Clean
The first and most basic practice of a skincare routine is to habitually clean your skin – at least twice a day, usually in the mornings and the evening before bedtime. Dermatologists say that cleansing your skin before going to bed is non-negotiable.
It helps remove the makeup and all other residues that might have been deposited on your skin in the form of dead cells or sweat during the day’s activities.
Cleansing your skin, especially at night before going to bed, helps unclog the skin pores, enhancing easy skin regeneration and renewal. As Jennifer Haley, a certified dermatologist from Arizona, rightly said, “Many believe that you need to only wash your face to remove makeup or when it looks dirty. In actuality, it’s recommended you wash your face twice daily.”
Experts also recommend using mild hydrating facial cleansers like Cetaphil and CeraVe Facial cleanser while starting your skincare routine.
Keep it Moisturised
There's a reason moisturizers make the list of the top wellness recommendations and skincare tips. After cleansing your skin, the next step is to follow up with a moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated. Moisturizing helps prevent inflammation and irritations; it also helps prevent the deeper layers of the skin from losing vital components like ceramides and fatty acids.
Interestingly, moisturizers can benefit everyone, regardless of skin type. Even those with oily or Acne-prone skin are not exempted. Moisturizers work better than washing the skin with harsh products that continually rip off the skin and cause it to produce even more oil.
However, if you have oily skin, you should look for the term “non-comedogenic” or “Oil-free” when shopping for moisturizers. Non-comedogenic is a term that describes beauty products that do not clog or block skin pores.
Stay Protected
The third step after cleansing and moisturizing is to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen daily, even when it’s relatively cold or rainy. Experts say even the tiniest rays of the sun add up over time and can cause skin cancer or premature ageing.
Sunscreen’s SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ability protects the skin against ultraviolet rays – which are responsible for premature ageing and skin cancer.
One of the easiest ways to protect your skin’s appearance is by using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 or more daily. Basically, there are two types of sunscreens – mineral sunscreen acts as a shield against UV rays, while Chemical sunscreens absorb and convert harmful UV rays into harmless heat. Picking which to use is a matter of choice.
Bonus Tip
They say patience is a virtue, and the same applies to skincare. There are no quick fixes. Even the skin care tips in this article won't work overnight. It might take a little time and consistency before you begin to see obvious results.
Give every product some time, and do not hurriedly switch between numerous products, except when a particular product causes some negative effect like irritation.
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