1. Cleanse
Cleanser/face wash/toner AM/PM- This is where you clean you skin of any oil, dirt, makeup residue
- Never sleep in your makeup! I know this sometimes happens (I'm guilty haha), but even if you don't wear makeup in the day, you still should cleanse to remove oil buildup from pores & any toxins that naturally settle on the skin from the environment.
2. Treat
Serums/treatments AM/PM (optional)- This step is optional! Not everyone wants a treatment, it can be build into moisturizer and/or cleanser, but serums are a great boost to get extra effective results
- Products here vary greatly - from dark spot correctors to exfoliating acne gels to wrinkle-repairing oils
- Applying right after cleansing ensures these more potent products are the first to absorb into skin
3. Moisturize
Moisturizer/face oils/eye cream AM/PM- Every skin type needs moisture!!! Even oily skin! Moisturizes balance you out so your skin will stop producing so much oil
- Moisturize day and night! Some prefer thicker textures for night
- Usually dry skins prefer thicker, creamy formulas & oily skins prefer gels or lightweight creams
4. Protect
SPF UVA/UVB 15 minimum AM only- Often this step is included in moisturizer, this is why it's handy to have a day & a night cream
- SPF 15 is the dermatologist recommended minimum protection for everyday
- If outdoors for long periods of time, reapply SPF every 2 hours
- Don't overlook this step -- Almost all visible aging is caused from sun damage!
 |
| Example of all 4 steps! Some of my all time faves: usually I only use a face oil at night because I am super oily and an oil during the day is too heavy Can you tell I love my SPF? haha Simplify steps with multiuse products: like an acne clearing face wash + anti-aging moisturizer with SPF -- 2 products! Not scary at all |
