5 Skincare Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
#1 DON’T SKIP OUT ON THE DOUBLE CLEANSE
From one girl to another one cleansing step simply isn’t going to give your skin the TLC it needs - even if you don’t wear a lot of makeup.
Double cleansing ensures that all of the makeup, sunscreen, sebum, dirt, and pollution is properly removed — giving your skin the ability to breathe, glow, and stay youthful.
#2 LAYER YOUR PRODUCTS IN THE RIGHT ORDER
When you apply your skincare products out of order the active ingredients won’t be able to properly penetrate your skin.
For example, if you apply a moisturizer before a serum - the serum won’t penetrate your skin because the moisturizers active ingredients create a barrier on top of skin to lock in what you applied before it and keep everything else out.
Here is a simple rule of thumb for you to follow (this works with any skincare brand you use) Always apply the thinnest products first followed by thicker formulas to conclude your routine.
Cleanser
Toner / essence
Serum
Eye Cream
Spot treatment
Moisturizer
SPF
PROTIP: I like to give each product 60 seconds to absorb into my skin before applying the next. #3 KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE
Knowing your skin type is really important because skincare products are formulated with specific ingredients for each skin type.
For example you don’t want to use a cleanser formulated for oily skin on dry skin.
Why? Most products made for oily skin will contain ingredients that work to remove oils (obviously) - if your skin is already dry and lacking oil production the last thing you want to do is remove more.
What are the skin types?
Dry
Oily
Normal
Sensitive
Acne prone
When in doubt I always go with products for sensitive skin. Most product labels will state what skin type they are formulated for.
If you don’t how to identify your skin type - take the skin type test here
#4 TAKE TIME TO EXFOLIATE
Exfoliating regularly is key in keeping your skin healthy and ready soak up all the goodness your skincare products are providing.
What are the benefits of exfoliating?
Helps to remove dead skin cells that block your pores, cause discoloration, and uneven texture.
Helps to remove debris and bacteria that cause breakouts.
Helps to brighten your complexion.
Enables the skincare products you use to penetrate deeper.
PROTIP: always exfoliate in gentle circular motions - applying too much pressure and roughness will damage your skin. Use warm water, not hot to rinse then pat dry with a soft face cloth #5 SPF REALLY IS YOUR BFF
Did you ever think you would hear yourself say the words “omg I love the way my sunscreen looks on my skin” ? — I never thought I would — but let me tell ya something sister… I scream it from the rooftops now!
We can finally say goodbye to the days of “ugh I hate wearing sunscreen’ because the beauty industry has developed totally game-changing ways to wear the BEST sunscreens daily!
Brands such as SuperGoop (my personal fave) offer sunscreens with the following benefits:
Formulations with skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to hydrate.
Create dewy, glowy base without any visible glitz or glitter that can be worn on its own or multitask as as a primer to layer under makeup
Provides broad spectrum protection from UV rays and infrared radiation
Weightless and scentless with a velvety finish
100% mineral, oil-free mattifying sunscreen that helps leave skin looking smooth and poreless.
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