Skincare Basics for Everyone

Taking care of your skin, no matter what type you have, requires far more than simply purchasing skin care products. Products that are designed to benefit oily, dry, combination or normal skin, only work if you follow a basic skincare regime. Users cannot expect that skincare products will work simply because they have been applied. There are a few things that should be done every day to help keep your skin looking healthy. These tips are simple every day you want to cleanse, tone, and hydrate your skin.

The first step in any good skincare routine is cleaning the skin. What is the point of doing anything else, if the skin you are applying your skincare products to are not clean? Every morning and night, you want to make sure that you wash your skin to get off all of the dust, dirt, and grime from the day, and of course, any makeup you may wear. If you do not wash your face, everything that is on your face will be transferred to your pillows and could result in irritation to your skin. In the morning, it is important to have fresh skin, prior to applying any of your skincare products to ensure proper application.

Once you have cleaned your skin properly, it is important to use a toner. Toners are designed to return the skins pH level back to where it belongs after it has been washed. The skin has a natural level of acidity to it to help fight off bacteria and serves as a protective barrier. Toning your skin also helps with the next step in taking care of your skin, which is hydrating. All skin types, from dry, to oil, to normal, all need to have the moisture that is removed from it through cleaning, to be replaced. Products that you use to hydrate your skin during the day should include SPF to help prevent from the damaging UV rays of the sun.

If you follow these steps, along with using the skincare products designed for your skin type, you can help keep your face looking fresh, clean, and glowing.