Step one: Cleansing
So, we're focusing on giving our skin the right ingredients and making sure we're applying them correctly.
The most important step in your skin care routine (no matter your age) is cleansing. Look, you might be already be all over the whole double cleanse routine. And hey if you've got that down pat, perf. But if you're not wearing excessive makeup, a single cleanse, twice a day will do.
Now we know you're devoted to your bevy of products, and so we know you know this, but just to confirm: using your body soap on your face is a huge beauty no no. Harsh formulations like these can "strip away essential moisture and prompt your skin to produce more oil".
If you've got normal to dry skin, opt for a slightly more hydrating cream cleanser. Our fave? The luxe and hydrating, Medik8 Cream Cleanse. But if your skin tends to be oilier (or perhaps blemish-prone), you'll need a cleanser that can slough away all that excess oil like a foaming gel cleanser.
Step two: SPF
When it comes to skin protection, much like Lola Tung, we're going to be that SPF reapplication reminder bestie, okay? So, first off, remember that protecting your skin goes way further than just slathering on a single coat of sunscreen and calling it a day. Aside from reading the instructions on the bottle (always a must), grab your sunnies, a hat and be sure to avoid peak exposure times. Oh, and sun protection? Yeah it's a year round task.
And if all that sounds like a bit of a sitch, just remember wearing SPF is the best way to prevent premature ageing. And if you can find a hydrating (AKA, moisturising) sunscreen, it makes the morning routine even quicker.
If you're worried about layering sunscreen over oily skin, try a mineral sunscreen. They can work to "help regulate oil production and provide hydration without feeling too heavy".
Step three: Moisturise
You know how we said combining your SPF and moisturiser is a 10 for the morning routine? Yeah, that doesn't apply here. At night time (obviously), we don't need to worry about sun exposure, so we're going to "switch to a lightweight moisturiser that hydrates without being too rich".
Key ingredients to look for? "Ceramides, niacinamide and propolis", as these work wonders for protecting, strengthening and nurturing your skin's barrier.
And there we have it. These three simple steps are enough to give your skin all the hydrating, cleansing goodness it needs.
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