Before we start the article, we’d like you to meet Elly!
Meet Elly. Elly has a laid-back and easy-going personality. She works as a graphic designer from 9-5, Monday to Friday. Elly embraces her natural beauty and does not wear makeup most of the time. Apart from that, she has two cats named Olivia and Meredith. Her favorite activity to do is snuggle with her cats while binge-watching Netflix.
Does that description ring a bell with you? If yes, this article is for you! In this article, we are going to help Elly to make her skincare routine as minimal as we could.
We provide two versions of skincare routines, you can decide which skincare routine you’d like to follow. And, we promise both of the skin care routines are extremely easy to follow!
Morning Skincare Routine
Let’s start with the morning skincare routine. We make this extremely simple in just two steps.
Cleansing
First of all, use a low pH level face cleanser to get rid of the dirt and grime on your skin in the morning. Our skin natural pH level is measuring around 4-5.5 which is slightly acidic in nature. In the past, most cleansers in the market consist of a high pH level that will make your skin feel squeaky clean every time you wash your face. With that being said, it also strips off your skin’s moisture and upset the pH balance of the skin. Using a low pH level cleanser is way more gentle for your skin and it won’t disrupt your skin moisture barrier.
After you clean your face, gently pat off the excess water and quickly follow up with your tinted moisturizer. It’s important that you apply your moisturizer asap after you pat dry your face because we skip using toner. There are two main reasons that you should use a toner. First of all, a toner restores your skin pH balance. Due to the harsh alkaline cleanser, our skin needs toners to quickly restore the skin’s balance. Secondly, toners give your skin a layer of protection and hydrate your skin so your products will penetrate better to your skin.
We are using a low pH level cleanser in this case, so our skin shouldn’t be too much off the scale. On the other hand, if your skin still feeling moist and you quickly seal all the moisture with your moisturizer, your skin will be protected while still feeling hydrated.
Moisturize
Get a moisturizer with SPF in it. So you don’t have to worry about leaving your skin unprotected in the sun. We think using a tinted moisturizer with SPF is perfect. You can conceal some pores, even out your complexion yet still keep your skin protected from the sun and environmental damages.
Night Skincare Routine
If you do wear makeup, use a makeup remover to remove your makeup completely before you wash your face. Check out this magical makeup remover that is perfect for lazy girls!
Follow up with a foaming cleanser. You can directly dispense some foam out from the bottle. Pair your cleansing device with these luxurious and rich foam and clean your face with minimal effort.
Lastly, pick a moisturizer that will provide hydration and nutrients throughout the night for your skin. Tatcha water cream deeply hydrates your skin without leaving your skin sticky or greasy. Apart from that, it also shrinks pores and even out your skin tone. You literally just wake up with smooth and moisturized skin.
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Can I use a serum instead of a moisturizer?
There’s no doubt that serum is the most potent skin care products out there. Serums are infused with concentrated active ingredients that will improve your skin conditions. They have a lighter texture and smaller molecules, therefore they can penetrate deeply into your skin.
On the other hand, moisturizers have a thicker texture and are mostly emollients. Emollients are used to seal and create a protective layer on your skin. In short, moisturizers prevent moisture loss from the skin.
If you can only choose one of them, you should definitely go for moisturizer. Even though serums are powerful, you probably won’t get many benefits out of them if you don’t bind them in your skin with a moisturizer. Serums will leave your skin quickly without moisturizer. With that being said, it’s a waste of time and money to apply a serum without a moisturizer.
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If you want to step up your skincare game…
Morning
You can add a few more skin care products if you want to step up your skincare game. Your skin will thank you later.
For the morning skincare routine, you can use the same products but add a hydrating toner will help transform your skin. You can spray a hydrating toner and layer the toner a few times on your face to hydrates your skin immensely. You will immediately feel that your skin is nourished and plump.
Lastly, complete your morning skincare routine with your moisturizer with SPF in it. Even the seemingly harmless morning sun can cause damage to your skin, therefore you should never leave your house without applying SPF on it.
Your morning skincare routine is all about keeping your skin moisturized and protected. Keep in mind that prevention is always better than cure.
Night Skincare Routine
First of all, you should clean your face first. This is always the number one rule when it comes to skincare. Keeping your skin away from bacteria and germs and clean will minimize the chances of troubled skin. Skin problems like acne and whiteheads are often caused by impurities that trapped in the skin. Using a cleansing device helps you to clean your face effectively. If you haven’t tried any of the cleansing devices, you should definitely give them a go!
Next, apply some toner on your face. You can use whichever toner that works best on your skin. You can use a hydrating toner if you have dry skin or a refreshing toner if you have oily skin.
Then, use a repairing serum for your skin. An effective serum that works on your skin is worth investing for! Our skin gets triggered by external aggressors like dust, sun, and pollutants all the time. Every night, your skin cells repair itself during your sleep. If you use a repairing serum that aids skin rejuvenates and enhances the skin’s repair process. You will see an amazing result on your skin!
Last but not least, lock and seal all the moisture and nutrients in your skin with your face moisturizer.
