Skin care routine: why it is important to do it and the steps to follow to get the benefits
The skin care routine involves the use of a series of products expertly applied to the face in the right order and above all specific to your skin type. Cleanser, tonic, cream, eye contour, but what is the sequence to follow? To avoid confusion and to clarify the ideas also and above all to those who are trying their hand at skin care for the first time, here is a practical guide. Below you will also find a video to make a face scrub at home.
Skin care routine: what is it all about?
Given that skin care is absolutely essential, having an effective skin care routine is essential to allow your skin to achieve a radiant and fresh look. Let's see together what are the steps and the products to use both in the morning and in the evening.
Very often the confusion of those who approach the skin care routine arises from the fact that there are so many products to use and you never know where to start. The skin care routine has very specific rules that require the use of certain products at a specific time and in a specific order, which is often unknown or in most cases, is confused.
Should the serum be applied before or after the face cream? Is the eye contour the last step? To answer all these questions we have compiled a list with the various steps. The order of application of the creams, even if it may seem strange, is really fundamental to be able to make a difference: a skin properly cleaned and hydrated it is also brighter and more compact, and makes us feel more beautiful.
As a general rule, you must consider three key moments: cleansing, hydration and protection, which must be carried out in a precise order by applying the right products to each step. Each beauty routine is then customized according to the type of skin, in order to choose the most suitable product for every need. Do not panic: although the order to be followed is strict, a few minutes a day will be enough to take care of yourself and your skin.
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The steps of the evening skin care routine
The evening is the ideal time to dedicate a few minutes to your skin care routine. Eliminating all traces of make-up, thoroughly cleansing the skin, moisturizing it, will all be fundamental steps to be taken at the end of the day, effectively removing all the dirt particles that have accumulated on the face during the day. In addition, the treatments to be done in the evening will have time to act all night for a result of beautiful skin upon awakening. But what are the correct steps to follow? Here they are explained below.
1 - Remove make-up
First thing to do every night: remove make-up! If you have used a lot of eye makeup, we recommend using a two-phase make-up remover that will be able to dissolve even the most persistent mascara and eyeliner. For the rest of the face, however, you can opt for a "micellar water together with a disk of cotton. In the last period, some oily make-up removers are also rapidly increasing, able to perfectly remove even waterproof make-up, and have the particularity of turning into milk in contact with water, so they are ideal for all skin types.
2 - Cleanse
Now it is the turn of cleansing which can also be transformed into double cleansing: read our article and find out what it is. The oily cleanser first, and the foaming one after, will be used to gently remove both makeup residues and skin dirt, making the skin soft, smooth and velvety.
3 - Exfoliate
Exfoliating the skin once a week is helpful in helping cell turnover. Always choose a gentle scrub which, in addition to cleaning it, will make the skin brighter. If you have sensitive skin, opt for the scrub: the grains are smaller and the abrasive power is useful for not reddening the skin.
4 - Apply a mask
After the steps mentioned above, it is time to restore the skin by applying a soothing, moisturizing or nourishing mask. You can choose fabric masks, which are easy to apply, quick and do not require rinsing. Or the alternative are cream masks: spread a rather generous amount on the face, leave it on and then rinse.
5 - Use a toner
The tonic is the most mistreated product: some love it and others hate it, but often its use is completely skipped during the skin care routine. In fact, it has an important function, as it balances the skin by narrowing the pores, brightening the face or fighting imperfections.
6 - Apply the serum
The application of the serum is also and above all essential to maximize the effects of the face cream. It is the first step for nighttime hydration and should never be skipped. You can use a more or less rich product, also depending on the cream you will apply later.
7 - Tap the eye contour
Even the eye contour has its step within the skin care routine: being an absolutely delicate area, the evening is the perfect time to deeply hydrate it. To understand what amount of eye contour to apply, imagine dispensing a grain of rice, it will be the perfect dose to tap under both eyes.
8 - Massage the face cream
The face cream is the last product to apply, the final step to finish your routine in beauty. Choose carefully the face cream according to your skin type, so that during the night it can act perfectly. Precisely because it is night , you can opt for a face cream with a rich texture, especially if you have dry skin, and possibly rinse off the residues the following morning.
9 - Moisturize the lips
Even though we just told you that face cream is the "last step, there is still something you can do: moisturize your lips!" Especially if it's winter or if you've been wearing lipstick during the day, make sure it's completely removed and apply a generous dose of lip balm to deeply nourish and moisturize your lips while you sleep.
Skin care routine in the morning: here's how
So far we have only mentioned a skin care routine to be done in the evening, but even in the morning the skin needs care and attention. That's why our guide to the perfect skin care routine continues with the steps to take in the morning.
1 - Detergent
The first step also in the morning is cleansing and is used to remove the residues of the cream applied the previous evening and any impurities that have deposited on the skin during the night. Both foaming and oily cleansers are perfect, always choose according to your skin type.
2 - Serum
After cleansing, you must also hydrate in the morning: the serum must be fluid and light but it deeply nourishes the skin. To make it appear plump, supple and younger, choose a serum with hyaluronic acid, it will be perfect for better results also in the rendering of make up.
3 - Eye contour
Hydration of the eye contour is also essential in the morning before make-up. The area is often very dry and needs a specific product to be hydrated again. Never underestimate this step, especially since this delays it. the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines, and also the concealer that we will apply in the make-up phase will have a better hold.
4 - Face cream
Day creams are perfect not only for moisturizing the face, but also for protecting against external agents such as wind and pollution. Always choose one according to your skin type, apply it with circular movements, from the center of the face outwards with a light massage.
5 - Sun protection
The sun protection step is exactly what makes the difference between the daytime skin care routine compared to the evening one. Applying a product with a protection factor serves to protect the skin from sun damage even in the city, even in winter. Choose a very light formula to apply after the moisturizer: imperceptible on the skin, it protects it from the harmful effects of UV rays, free radicals and pollution.
6 - Lip balm
Even for the day, the hydration of the lips is essential: a protective balm will be enough to protect them from external agents, making them soft and velvety. If you need to apply a lipstick or a lip tint, spread and let some lip balm work, then remove the excess by dabbing with a tissue and proceed to apply your favorite lipstick.
