Having a good skincare routine will help to keep your skin in good condition and look good for longer. The key word is “routine”. If you don’t have a routine and don’t make it part of your daily routine it won’t happen!
For example, at the end of the day it’s important not to just fall into bed if you’re tired but you must remove your makeup.
Maybe you already follow a routine but if not here are some skincare routine tips.
Basic skincare routine – mornings
Cleanse
Clean off any oil that has been released during the night on your skin and start the day with a fresh face. It will also remove any makeup that was left over from your night-time cleansing routine.
Depending on your preference you could use a facial wash, cleansing melt, cleansing milk or cleansing cream. There are different types of skin cleansing products depending on your skin type.
Tone
Now you have a really clean face add some toner to help re-hydrate the skin. Cleaning the skin can often remove moisture so this is an important step.
My favourite toner at the moment is Neals Yard Rose Toner. It smells delicious and makes my skin feel nicely hydrated.
Moisturise
The next step is to apply a moisturiser to really nourish the skin. At this point you could also give yourself a little face massage to help prevent/get rid of those fine lines around the eyes and mouth.
That’s the basic minimum that you need to do.
If you’re going to be out in the sun for any amount of time use some sun cream or a moisturiser with SPF.
Basic skincare routine – nighttime
Cleanse
The first step is to cleanse your skin to remove any makeup. Even if you haven’t worn makeup during the day your face will have been subject to dust and pollution in the air and your pores will likely have shed some oil.
Tone as above
Moisturise as above
Some people like to use a different moisturiser at night but I find one moisturiser is fine for both. The best moisturiser I have used is Neals Yard Frankincense Hydrating Cream.
Weekly skincare routine
Once a week it’s good to do add a couple of extra activities into your skincare routine. It’s good to take a little “me time”, maybe at the weekend and spend some time relaxing and pampering yourself!
Exfoliate
This removes dead skin cells from your face and helps to make it look fresh and vibrant. It’s not a good idea to do this daily, hence listing it under a weekly skincare routine. There are exfoliating creams or you could use an exfoliating sponge. I used to use a sponge and some soap (!) but these days I never let soap anywhere near my face! I use Neals Yard Honey & Orange Facial Scrub.
After exfoliating it’s good to do a face mask. If you don’t do a face mask then just follow with toner and moisturiser.
Face Mask
Apply a face mask once a week to do a deep clean of your face. Leave the mask on for the recommended time per the product instructions.
After a face mask use a toner and moisturiser to complete your skincare routine.
Summary
So that’s your basic skincare routine for morning, night and the weekend
