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Skincare is more advanced than it has ever been. There are so many products available. It’s generally advised that the best way to make use of the options on the market is to develop a skincare routine. If you have never really committed to skincare, this can be trickier than it sounds.
Thankfully, help is at hand. I’ve compiled a simple step-by-step guide to creating a skincare routine from scratch. Let’s get started!
Step One: Decide How Much Time You Have Available
With the massive number of products currently available, it’s easy to put together a skincare routine. The hard part is choosing your products. Decide how much time you’re willing to spend on skincare per day. Select your products allowing two minutes for each to soak into your skin. If you have 10 minutes per day, you could plan to use five products.
Step Two: Identity What You Want to Improve
Examine your skin in a mirror under good lighting conditions and decide your main concern. The most common issues are dryness, acne, and signs of aging. You could also choose to focus on brightening or improving the texture of your skin. Guide your skincare selections based on the issues you’d like to address.
Step Three: Consider Preventative Elements
It’s also helpful to consider adding preventative elements to your skincare routine. Consider anti-aging products. These can help to resolve existing signs of aging, and also prevent further lines or wrinkles. You can’t expect miracles from skincare when it comes to aging. Specific treatments such as those discussed when you visit DrBradleyBloom.com can roll back the years. Preventative skincare still does have a part to play, so it’s worth including in your routine.
Antioxidants are also very useful in skincare. They can help to remedy existing problems and prevent damage in the future. They’re worth including if you have the time and budget to do so.
Step Four: Research, Research, Research
Now you know how many products you want to use and the main concerns you wish to address. It’s time to start researching products that align with your goals. Compile a list.
Step Five: Purchase Your Products
It’s helpful to purchase sample sizes wherever possible, or at least the smallest volume of each product. This will prevent spending too much on an item you discover your skin dislikes.
You’ll also need to purchase cotton pads to apply the majority of modern products.
Step Six: Ascertain The Right Order of Application
When you have your products, you’ll need to apply them in the right order to get the most from them. Here’s a general order to keep in mind. Remember, you may have more products than this. That’s okay.
- Cleanser
- Exfoliator (Not an everyday product but still important.)
- Toner
- Serum
- Moisturizer
The above will work for most products, though it’s always worth checking each product label to see if there is any specific advice for any of the items you purchase.
Step Seven: Change If Things Aren’t Working
You should give skincare products at least a month to produce results. Realistically, it’s best to use the entire bottle before you give up on a product. If you’ve run out of a product and you’re not convinced it’s done much to help you, start researching again. Everyone’s skin is different. You may need to experiment to find what works for you.
Hopefully, the steps above will ensure you find the perfect skincare routine! Let me know what products you use in the comments. I’m always looking for new skincare to try!
