How to Build a Skincare Routine from Scratch
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These days, it seems like everyone is talking about their skincare routine. Celebrities get asked about their skincare routines in interviews, people will make jokes about skincare routines when someone is looking particularly youthful, and even ordinary people will share their favorite skincare products online.
If you don’t have a skincare routine of your own, it can feel overwhelming to suddenly find out that everyone around you already knows what to do. It’s never too late to build a skincare routine, even if you’re starting from scratch. Taking care of your skin can help you look good, feel better, and even create a little ritual for yourself.
This quick guide can help you create a skincare routine that works, even if you know nothing about skincare.
Look Into Different Types of Skincare
Before you build a skincare routine, it helps to know a little about the skincare world. There are thousands of different products, with different active ingredients, goals, and formats.
There are also different categories of skincare lines and brands. If you are concerned about the environment and about harsh ingredients, explore clean beauty from Deluvia, a brand that uses only natural ingredients. Other popular skincare categories include products from a certain country, such as K-beauty and French beauty.
Look up the definitions of common skincare products such as moisturizers, cleansers, and toners. There are plenty of guides online that can help you figure out what they do. Once you understand the basics, you can become an informed shopper.
Learn About Your Skin Type and Goals
There are five main types of skin: oily, dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. A product that is helpful for one skin type may cause additional irritation for someone with a different skin type. Before you buy anything, figure out what type of skin you have.
There are a few tests you can perform throughout the day to see which category your skin falls into. Spend a day without skincare or makeup and make observations about what your skin looks and feels like in the evening, or see how your face reacts to gentle washing. If you’re not sure, you can always ask a dermatologist to confirm your skin type.
Besides your skin type, you should also know what you’re hoping to accomplish by starting a skincare routine. Some people decide to get into skincare to address persistent problems such as acne or rosacea. Others want to prevent wrinkles or visible signs of aging, while others just want to take care of themselves.
Your skincare goals will help you decide which products to focus on.
Start Small
There’s good news if you feel overwhelmed by the multi-step skincare routines other people have—you don’t have to do the same thing. When creating a skincare routine, start with a few products. Once you figure out how your skin reacts to these products, you can always start small.
A basic skincare routine only needs three products: one that cleans your skin, one that moisturizes, and one that protects your skin from sun damage with SPF. Once you build the habit, you can add more products to your routine.
Part of building a skincare routine is also learning when and how to apply skincare, not just which products to buy. Most people apply skincare twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. In the morning, clean your face and apply moisturizer and SPF. Before bed, you just need to cleanse and moisturize.
Test Each Product
Before you add a product to your skincare routine, make sure that you test it first. Each person’s skin biome is unique. A product can be high-quality but still react poorly with your skin.
You don’t want to apply a product all over and then realize that it’s hurting you. Start by applying it only to a small bit of skin to see how it reacts. That way, you will see if you react poorly and can spare yourself some frustration.
Have Fun With Your New Skincare Routine!
Above all, remember that building a skincare routine should be fun! You are exploring a new world and get to try out interesting new products. Make sure that you enjoy yourself as you build a skincare routine.
The goal of building a skincare routine shouldn’t be to follow what everyone else is doing, but to create a self-care ritual that works for you and your skin. This requires doing a bit of research about your skin type, different skin products, and types of skincare. Look for brands that prioritize quality ingredients that treat your skin well.
It takes time to develop a skincare routine that works, but don’t be afraid to experiment along the way.
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