With the recent shift of trends from makeup to skincare in the
beauty community there has been a lot of question about what skincare is and
how to have a perfect skincare routine. The direct answer to this is that there
is no one-size-fits-all in the world of skincare, and that is the beauty of it.
Routines are made to fit the person and to cater to their needs. Recently,
dermatologists from all over the world through the use of media are trying to
guide people who are new to his realm and make this journey one that will
benefit them in the long run.
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Here are five magical tips that will give you perfectly healthy and
glowing skin. The first and the most important step to your skin goal is
cleansing. The kind of face wash you select will eventually determine the
results a harsh chemical-ridden cleanser will destroy the skin barrier not
allowing anything else to perform perfectly. Another cleaning method that is
recently popular is called double-cleansing. Double cleansing is highly
recommended because it removes all sorts of gunk and impurities and leaves your
face feeling fresh and baby smooth. Firstly, you cleanse your face with an
oil-based cleanser like a cleansing balm to remove oil-related impurities and
then following it up with a water-based cleanser.
The next thing that you need to do is introduce an antioxidant
serum mile Vitamin C into your routine. The sun is the biggest and most
formidable enemy and causes early signs of aging and skin damage which is
difficult to reverse that is why they say prevention is better than cure. The
vitamin C serum will fight any free radicals and if that doesn’t sound good
enough of a deal, guess what? It is a powerhouse ingredient to lighten any dark
spots. Sun damage is one of the worst nightmares for anyone looking to get
great skin that is exactly why sunscreen is a must. Sunscreen does not allow
the harmful UV rays to get past it and harm your skin plus it protects you from
skin cancer, it’s a win-win situation. Beware though anything under SPF 50 is
not enough protection, so get yourself protected first before thinking of using
any other product.
The glowing and smooth skin that you have always dreamed of and
have seen is the result of hydration, yes! Even if you have oily skin. Oily
skin also requires hydration because the skin could be producing excess oil due
to a lack of hydration. For my oily skin people out there using a hyaluronic
serum is your best bet, the HA acid is a humectant and gathers moisture from
the atmosphere and into your skin, trippy I know! And for people with dry skin,
you already know that you need hydration but think about introducing ceramides.
A moisturizer with ceramides will deeply replenish your skin leaving it
hydrated and soft.
The next thing that might be a game-changer is exfoliation,
exfoliating skin once a week will show amazing results. Recently the orthodox
style of physical exfoliation in the form of scrubs is being criticized for
being too harsh and abrasive instead chemical exfoliation is the new player.
Chemical exfoliation shows amazing results from ensuring the quick cell
turnover to curing hyperpigmentation it is an overall method. But with all
great things comes great responsibility, chemical exfoliation is tricky and
should only be done ONCE OR TWICE a week no more than that. Exfoliants like
glycolic acid and lactic acid are great both these ingredients are known for
their versatility while lactic acid is a bit milder and more suitable for
sensitive skin glycolic acid will give results in just 3 weeks.
Only using products is not going to give you the results that you
are looking for, changing pillow covers and making sure that your phone or hand
is not constantly touching your face will be a game-changer. Skin problems are
usually caused by bacteria and these things thrive on bacteria. Making good
habits a part of your routine will provide results, you are what you put inside
your body and that is indeed a very hard-hitting truth that is why focusing on
a diet is also a great way to achieve your skin glow.
Skincare is a journey and if there is one piece of advice that I
would like you to take to heart is that patience is key, do not lose hope. This
realm can be pretty overwhelming and can seem like every bit of information is
just too much but I hope you start slow and steady and build up your routine to
what fits you. Research is the key, try what works out for you, and you'll see
great results.
This article is written by Fatima Zoaib, one of the contributors at the School of Literature.