In our busy lives, finding the time to do any more than a few steps in a skin routine can be impossible. Thankfully, you only need a couple of minutes twice a day to help your skin glow.
Cleanse twice a day
It is easy to get confused when it comes to your daily skincare routine. Dermatologists recommend cleaning your face morning and night to prepare the skin for toning and moisturising in the morning and to remove any build-up of make up or pollutants in the evening.
Tonal remedy
A toner is not necessarily a must-have ingredient in your daily routine. Some skin types can become irritated if the product contains alcohol and so a toner might not be right for you. Think of your skin as a sponge. A sponge can’t absorb anything until it has been wet first; the same principle applies to the skin. It is has been cleansed and then toned it is more equipped to absorb a moisturiser to hydrate your skin the whole day or night through.
Good moisture
Repeat after me: “Thou must moisturise.” It’s not a tricky rule to remember but it is an important one. Moisturiser gives your skin a good drink of water and we all know that hydrated surfaces are much better at repairing and replenishing. If you’re thinking, “But my skin is oily”, don’t be fooled into thinking your skin in hydrated. Even oily skin types can be dehydrated.
The sun protection factor
Living in the sunburnt country means we all know the dangers of the sun. Sun exposure equals wrinkles and the appearance of aged skin, so help your skin out by protecting it every day with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. If time is of short supply why not combine your moisturiser and SPF in the one step. There are plenty of great moisturisers on the market that combine a hydrating agent plus an SPF and light colour coverage.
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