Daily Skin Care Routine – 5 Simple Steps For Every Skin Type

4. Moisturizing

Using a moisturizer will help hydrate your skin. Look for products that contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and peptides. Also, choose products that are non-comedogenic and specially formulated for the face.

5. Sunscreen

Though your moisturizer contains SPF, do not forget to apply sunscreen. Go for a sunscreen that has at least SPF 30 and PA +++ rating. This ensures your skin is protected from both UVA and UVB rays.

For Night

1. Cleansing

Use the same cleanser that you use in the morning. If you have to remove makeup, Josh Sim, an aesthetic consultant, says, “Use micellar water for sensitive and oily skin to remove makeup thoroughly before cleansing.”

2. Toning

Tone your skin with a gentle and hydrating toner containing chamomile, green tea extracts, and ingredients like allantoin and niacinamide.

3. Serum

Use an antioxidant-rich serum to provide additional nourishment to your skin. Check for ingredients like algae extracts, resveratrol, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate (a stable form of vitamin C).

4. Eye Cream

Apply an eye cream that is formulated for specific issues, such as dark circles or puffy eyes. Choose one that can address your issue.

5. Moisturizing

Go for a moisturizer with a creamy formula to provide deep nourishment to your skin.

Additional Treatments

You may exfoliate your skin with a glycolic acid serum. Glycolic acid is gentle on your skin and can deeply penetrate it. It dissolves and sloughs off dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking brighter and feeling smoother. However, avoid using AHA-based exfoliants every day. Limit the usage to once or twice a week, depending on your skin’s tolerance levels.

Home Remedies To Try

You may also apply yogurt to your skin. Both oral consumption and the topical application of yogurt is beneficial for the skin and helps to keep it healthy (1). However, yogurt contains lactic acid, which may irritate the skin. Do a patch test before using.

Skin Care Routine For Oily Skin

Oily skin has overactive glands that produce excess sebum. The aim of the skincare routine should be to minimize oil while maintaining hydration levels.

For Morning

1. Cleansing

It is important to invest in a cleansing face wash if you have oily skin. You can also look for oil-free cleansing gels or foams. Prefer sulfate-free products as these will control oiliness while cutting the risk of drying out your skin.

2. Exfoliation

Depending on the skin tolerance levels, you may use gentle AHA-based exfoliants twice or thrice a week. If you prefer physical scrubs, use a mild product once a week to clear blackheads, whiteheads, and clogged skin pores. However, avoid using walnut scrubs on the skin, especially if you have active breakouts.*

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