Having perfect skin is one of the best achievements a woman can get in love. However, perfect, glowing skin is not a day’s job. You need to have a perfect skincare routine. But a routine is not enough, a good product should accompany it. While you start your skincare journey, you should put your skin type into consideration. However, before you start any skincare routine journey, there are certain things you need to know.
Know your skin type
The first factor to consider before choosing your skincare routine and product is your skin type and what your skin trying to tell you. You need to know whether you have oily skin, dry skin, or skin that’s between oily and dry. For a faster assessment of your skin type, you could try the bare-faced test.
The bare face test goes like this: wash your face with a soft cleanser, clean off the wetness with a clean towel, and do not apply any moisturizer or clean for the time being. After 30 minutes, take a close look at your skin texture. If you don’t find any redness, dry patches, or oil on your face, you have a normal skin type. If your face is dry and tight, you have dry skin, but if your face is oily and greasy, you have oily skin. However, you have a combination of both oily and dry skin if your T-zone is greasy and the rest of your face is dry.
Why do you need a Skincare Routine
Consistent skin product application and routine could look like hard work. However, Having a structured routine shows effective results on your skin such as:
- An acne-free face
- Prevent Wrinkles
- Younger-looking skin
- Glowing skin as dead skin cells gets removed faster.
- Prevents skin problems.
- Enhances your beauty and increases your confidence
There are lots more skincare routine benefits and the earlier you start your skincare journey, The better lasting results you can experience.
Steps to Make a Perfect Skincare Routine
It is great to know that there is various option of products available that can be customized for any skin concerns and can be affordable to suit any budget type. Plus it can be easily done from the comfort of your home. Here are some simple steps you can take to begin your routine.
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Regular Face Wash
Water remains the most natural element for your skin. Water helps to clean off dirt and oil that might have been on your face all through the day.
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Don’t wear makeup to sleep
Makeup removal is a very important part of the skincare routine, cause if the skin is not cleaned well, you might encounter skin issues. Therefore, the double cleaning method is ideal before going to bed.
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Don’t miss your skincare routine
Lastly, consistency remains the key factor to perfect skin. While it might be boring to do the same routine every day, you need to think of your desired result and consistently strive towards it.
Build your Skincare Routine
Many who love to build their skincare routine are often oblivious to where to start, and what to purchase. Here are a few products to purchase as you start your journey for your desired skin.
- Cleanser: It removes excess oil and helps clean the skin from all impurities.
- Toner: It removes any leftover traces of dirt from the skin.
- Sunscreen: It protects the skin against Uv A and Uv B, and it should be applied daily even at home.
- Moisturizer: It helps hydrate and protect the skin against external damage.
- Serum: Serum prevents the skin from getting dry, especially at night. It also prevents irritation that could be caused by other products.
- Eye cream: Eye cream is applied around the eye area to hydrate and repair the skin.
- Acne Treatment: Acne Treatment Helps reduce oil, and control acne and pimples.
- Face oil: Face oil should be applied lastly because it prevents other products from penetrating.
Average Pricing
A Proper skincare routine may not require you to visit a skin professional or skin clinic which could cost between AED150 – AED350 for a skin clean up & basic facial treatment or AED 550 – AED100 for any complex skin treatment. However, skin treatment could cost more depending on other factors that could be listed by your preferred salon.
Conclusion
As earlier said, the Skincare routine takes a lot of commitment and consistency. However, the result is always what you would be proud of. The earlier you start your skincare journey, the faster you get to see great results on your skin. Above all, make sure that your skin care products are original. Also, remember once in a while to indulge yourself with a professional facial which can be suggested by a skin specialist as maintenance.
