Do you have a daily facial skin care routine? Many people think a quick face wash in the shower is enough, however our face needs a little more love.
A daily facial skin care routine is what you need, so let’s check what comprises an effective facial skin care routine.
Well, very simply, a facial skin care routine can follow these 4 simple steps:
- Cleansing
- Toning
- Exfoliating
- Moisturising
Cleansing
Cleansing is the first thing in a facial skin care routine. It helps in removing dust, pollutants, grease and extra oil from your skin, thereby preventing damage to your skin.
Just spot your face and neck with a good cleansing lotion or cream and gently massage it into your skin using upward strokes.
Use a soft face tissue or cotton wool to wipe your face in a gentle patting fashion (do not rub).
Cleansing should be done at least twice a day i.e. morning (as part of complete facial skin care routine) and evening (on a standalone basis).
Toning is the next step.
Simply spray or rub the toner all over your face and neck to seal the skin and keep out dirt and other harmful particles.
A great tip is to keep your toner in the fridge and use it as a refresher on a hot day.
Exfoliation
Exfoliation is an optional step in your daily routine for facial skincare.
However, exfoliation is necessary at least once a week (or twice, depending on the skin type and the environmental conditions). Doing it every day will leave invisible scratches on your skin and will make your it more sensitive as it is stripping the natural barrier of your skin.
As a facial skin care technique, exfoliation helps in removing the dead skin cells that block the pores, thus assisting the skin in the natural process.
Moisturising
Moisturising is the last step. In fact, moisturising is the most important part of facial skin care routine.
Moisturisers prevent your skin from getting dry. Dry skin is really undesirable since it causes the upper layer skin to break, leading to dead skin cells. Again, use light upward strokes to make the moisturiser more effective.
It works the best when applied on warm and damp skin.
Above are the basic skin steps you need to constantly do to keep your skin fresh, clean and prevent any signs of aging. Of course, you can add additional steps like putting on serum before your moisturiser for people with dry skin to help add moisture, or applying face mask once or twice a week to help with sensitive skin, while giving additional moisture, preventing acne and more!
And to ensure a beautiful, youthful skin, it is best to use all-natural products free of chemicals and toxins that will harm your skin and your body. Which is why, we at Ahava Life Skincare is committed to giving you products that are both safe for you and the environment.
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