OK, you've just received your order of snail slime cosmetics and you're ready to use them but... Wait a minute! Do you know what is the correct order to apply your daily skincare products?
Cleanse, tone, hydrate… There are so many actions to perform and so many products to use, so much so that they can cause confusion.
How should all these products be applied?
Certainly not choosing them at random.
It is therefore good to know in which order to apply your skin care products,
Following a precise order helps optimize all products and ensures that they do not get in each other's way.
This order also varies between daytime and nighttime routines, depending on the type of products you are about to use.
Knowing the correct order of your skincare routine. Why is it essential?
By applying your skin care products in the correct order, you will ensure that your skin receives the full benefits of each product.
As our skin is a barrier that protects the body, it must not allow bacteria, dirt and pollution to penetrate it.
But, at the same time, the skin needs certain ingredients, such as collagen or hyaluronic acid, to penetrate it as they are beneficial to its health.
This means that each product is to be applied in a certain order, so as to allow it to best perform its function.
In addition to this, skin care products vary in both density and ingredients. These factors determine their permeability. If you apply an occlusive cream, you create a sort of protective screen which makes itand it will therefore be useless to apply other products, because their effectiveness will be reduced to zero.
Remember that proper layering of products determines how well they are absorbed into the skin.
Not only that, some skincare products prepare skin for the routine, helping the next steps to better absorb and balance the skin for a bright and healthy complexion.
In what order should you apply your morning skincare products?
Why differentiate your morning and evening skincare routine?
Skin products in the morning serve to create a real barrier against exogenous and atmospheric agents, polluting agents, dust and ultraviolet rays from the sun.
The cleanser: first product to be applied to the skin
Start your skincare routine by cleansing your face. Always use a gentle cleanser formulated for your skin type.
If you prefer the double cleansing method , then use an oil-based cleanser to cleanse your face first and then a water-based cleanser. Massage your face in circular motions for a couple of minutes as you cleanse it to make sure it's completely clean before you start applying products.
Facial toner: 2nd step of morning skincare
Facial cleansing has opened the pores of the skin: now it is necessary to apply a tonic for the face . Its watery consistency allows it to be absorbed quickly by the skin.
Why do you need to tone your skin ?
Toning closes pores, gently removes dead skin cells and exfoliates the skin to prepare it for subsequent products.
Keep in mind that each type of tin is intended for a different skin issue, so it's important to use the right type for your skin issue.
It's time for the antioxidant serum
Face serums are packed with nutrients and powerful active ingredients, humectants and antioxidants that our skin needs to combat a variety of issues.
Vitamin C serums (with a combination of AHA or BHA, depending on skin type) are recommended for daily use: they are light, absorbed almost instantly and hydrate the skin.
The antioxidant function of facial serums is an effective response against skin inflammation, environmental pollutants and damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Eye Cream: 4th product to apply for morning skincare
Even if you don't have dark circles and bags under your eyes , it is still useful to apply an eye cream to maintain the health and thickness of the skin on the eyelids. These are delicate, light creams formulated to reduce swelling and pigmentation.
Regular use of eye cream over time will keep eyelid skin supple and may improve or prevent some fine lines or collagen loss. To further protect the delicate skin around your eyes choose a cream with SPF or apply sunscreen every day.
Treatment for acne spots
If you haven't had acne, you can skip this step.
If you have acne-prone skin, you may have noticed blemishes on your face . Creams for these types of spots contain powerful ingredients. Choose over-the-counter creams that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
Remember that acne treatments can dry out your skin, so always apply them only where you need them.
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Moisturizer: Morning skincare is nearing its end
If you have used a cream for face spots, wait a few minutes before applying the moisturizer .
Don't use a generic moisturizer, but always look for one specifically formulated for your skin type. Choose a moisturizer that contains effective ingredients or antioxidants that can repair, hydrate and improve the texture of your skin.
Choose a light moisturizer if you have oily or combination skin, a gentle one if you have sensitive skin, and an ultra moisturizing one if you have dry skin.
Last step in the morning: sunscreen
Have you followed the right order to apply skincare products so far?
Sunscreen is the last step in your daytime skincare routine.
But which sunscreen to choose?
There are chemical and physical sunscreens on the market. The problem with chemical sunscreens is they need to be absorbed by the skin to work, so applying them after your moisturizer will delay and hinder their benefits.
It is therefore advisable to use a physical sunscreen with zinc and apply it after the moisturizer: zinc provides the broadest protection against UVA and UVB rays.
And what order to follow for the night's skincare products?
Before going to bed, it is important to cleanse your face of make-up and apply some products that can perform their beneficial action for the skin during the night.
Double face cleansing
Why cleanse your face 2 times?
Start with a facial cleansing milk : get rid of all the makeup, dust and dirt that has accumulated on your face during the day.
Finally, use a mild water-based cleanser to remove any remaining makeup residue.
Facial exfoliator
What is an exfoliating product and what is it for?
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and unclogs pores.
Double face cleansing
Why cleansing your face twice?
Start with a facial cleansing milk: it removes all the make-up, dust and dirt that has accumulated on your face during the day.
The face cream
Choose a gel-based, light, moisturizing cream that absorbs quickly and maintains the skin's moisture balance throughout the night. Using it regularly, you will be able to see your skin become plumper and appear younger.
Last tips
Aside from knowing in which order to apply skincare products, you need to keep in mind how long it takes for your skin to absorb the various products.
This means that a good and effective skincare routine does not involve rushing to apply all the products, otherwise you will nullify the beneficial effects.
