Natural skincare routine: create or enhance your routine for radiant skin

Having beautiful skin is possible, no matter its current condition.

Establishing a skincare routine tailored to your skin type will make your face a little more radiant every day. Your skin type and its specific conditions will guide your choice of cosmetic products.

Beautiful skin means healthy skin. To further enhance your daily well-being, choose a skincare routine made up of healthy and natural cosmetics.

Follow the 4 steps below to create or improve your skincare routine: 

 

1- THE CLEANSER: CHOOSE ONE SUITABLE FOR YOUR SKIN:

Cleansing is an essential step in a skincare routine. It helps remove all impurities deposited on your face during the day, excess sebum, as well as makeup.

First of all, it is necessary to correctly identify your skin type (normal, dry, combination, or oily) in order to determine which products will be suitable for it.

Certain products, whether natural or not, are designed for various special skin conditions and allergies. Therefore, make sure you are purchasing a cleanser that will not cause you any adverse reactions, in addition to being optimized.

Do you wear heavy makeup and often have trouble removing the layer of makeup covering your face? Why not try double cleansing?

This method consists, as its name suggests, of cleansing your skin in two steps.

First: the application of a makeup remover with an oily texture such as a balm or a natural cleansing oil is ideal for removing makeup. Massage your dry face in circular motions, paying special attention to areas that are more difficult to cleanse, such as the eyes and lips. Then, wet your hands to remove the excess oil and massage your face again. Upon contact with water, the oil transforms into a milk. Rinse your face thoroughly. You can use a reusable cotton pad to remove any remaining product if necessary.

The second step is to apply a cleanser which can come in different forms: gel, foam, or even solid format. Lather the product with your hands and apply it to your entire face, down to your neck. Massage your face again.This step should not last less than one minute. To finish, rinse your face with water.

You can now proceed with the rest of your skincare routine. We have dedicated an article to the double cleansing method, feel free to read it for more details!

 

2- THE EXFOLIANT: MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE AND USE IT PROPERLY

Exfoliation can bring almost magical results for the skin, but only when done correctly! It consists of removing all the dead cells on the surface of your skin that can clog your pores. They therefore prevent products from penetrating properly and working effectively.

Here is a brief overview of the benefits of good exfoliation for the skin:

• more even complexion,
• smoother texture,
• reduction of spots,
• pimples and blackheads.

To fully benefit from an exfoliant without experiencing negative consequences, it is essential to choose one suited to your skin and to apply it at the right frequency. Always remember to carefully read the labels and start with a small size so you don’t waste your money if the product doesn’t suit you. Ideally, seek advice from your dermatologist (but if you don’t want to take the time, we forgive you).

There is a wide variety of compositions among exfoliants, which are classified into two categories: mechanical scrubs (composed of grains of varying sizes) and chemical scrubs (composed of active ingredients that act directly on the skin).

To ensure you do not damage your skin, choose scrubs with smaller grains for your face. Additionally, be gentle during the massage.

 

 

As for liquid exfoliants, they allow you to avoid rubbing and therefore irritating your skin.

Still, remain cautious and test your tolerance to this exfoliant in the crook of your elbow before applying it to your face. This type of exfoliant contains salicylic acid or BHA: if you have acne, it is ideal.

Do you need to smooth your skin? Exfoliating with an AHA-based product is the best choice for you. Scrubs should be used no more than 1 to 2 times per week. Girl performing a facial scrub

 

3- HYDRATION: THE FOUNDATION OF A GOOD SKINCARE ROUTINE

Hydration is surely the most important step in a skincare routine. Well-hydrated skin is skin that:

• is less likely to experience irritation and tightness;
• sees a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and fights against those already formed;
• is more pleasant to the touch.

 

Unfortunately, too many people still make the mistake of believing that if they have oily skin, they can skip this step. On the contrary: excessive sebum production (which causes oily skin) can result from severe dehydration. This is a natural defense mechanism of your skin: it is too dry, so it produces sebum in large quantities to try to compensate!

Again, there are many different products available. Take the time to choose a milk, lotion, or moisturizing cream that suits you: it is essential for creating or perfecting your existing skincare routine.Apply it morning and evening, and even during the day for an even more powerful moisturizing effect: it is easier to moisturize too little than the opposite...

 

4- SUN PROTECTION: THE MIRACLE PRODUCT FOR YOUNG SKIN IN THE LONG TERM

Daily application of sunscreen helps fight against the appearance of skin cancer. But you probably already knew that.

But did you know that UV rays are responsible for 80 to 90% of skin aging (yes, you read that right)? By applying good sun protection every 2 to 3 hours, you protect yourself: it would be a shame to miss out!

You may have already noticed small brown spots appearing on your face; the sun is the cause.Only one remedy: sunscreen! Bonus tip: use a sunscreen with a protection factor of 50 or higher to save some time during your morning routine.

If you have dark skin, a factor 30 may be sufficient, but that does not exempt you from using it. This step should be the last one in your morning skincare routine!

Of course, you do not need to include this step in the evening.

 

There you go, you now have the basics to build yourself a great skincare routine. Of course, it is possible to make it more complex beyond these 4 steps… But you have to start somewhere! First, build yourself a solid routine with products made for your skin type.

To enhance your skin, nothing is better than starting with impeccable habits regarding the fundamentals of skincare!

To go further, here are some ideas to further improve your skincare routine:

1. Add a toner;

2. Use an active ingredient against skin aging, such as retinol or vitamin C;

3. Regularly consult an esthetician and dermatologist, at least to get relevant suggestions;

4. Use an eye contour cosmetic;

5. Practice facial yoga and Gua Sha.