The Musts in Your Skincare Routine
What you do and put in your skincare routine today will contribute a lot to your beautiful and healthy skin even 30 years from now. It is a must to personalize your skincare routine, stick to it daily and you will reap the best results! Here are all the reasons why you should take the time to follow a daily skincare routine and what are the products and ingredients you should have in there!
1. GORGEOUS SKIN TAKES TIME
You will not achieve youthful looking skin overnight. Your skin will need time and a consistent routine to give it the nourishment it needs to look its best. This is why a daily skin care routine is important!
Customize a regimen for your skin’s needs and make sure that you do it daily. Consistency and patience is the key! Take time each day to show your skin love by implementing a skincare routine and you are well on your way to achieving radiant and gorgeous skin.
2. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT SKIN
There are those with beautiful skin but do not have a skincare routine at all. They are the luckiest for their great DNA! However, that is not the reality for most of us. Various skin types and a lot of other factors affect our skin health which explains why our skin’s maintenance level is not the same as others.
Put in extra effort to keep your skin healthy and nourished by doing a personalized skincare routine daily. It is definitely worth it!
3. WE SHED SKIN CELLS EVERYDAY
The outermost layer of our skin constantly changes because the older cells that we see on the surface make way for the newer skin cells from the lower layers. We lose millions of dead skin cells every day and leave a trail of shedding skin like dust everywhere.
The healthy and vibrant skin we have today can instantly look dull and tired tomorrow as skin cells get ready to shed and fall off. Maintaining a constant skincare routine will help maintain the skin’s radiance so we can always look our best!
4. PREVENTION Is ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE
Taking good care of skin health daily will save us money in the long run. Skin problems like deep wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and other skin issues can be prevented with a daily skin care routine, and can prevent costly trips to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in the future!
5. IT BOOSTS SELF CONFIDENCE
The face is the first part of the body that others look at, and having lovely skin to show off can help us feel good about ourselves. It does not even matter what we wear or if we are having a bad hair day! Great skin can make a big difference in our appearance! That is why it is best to make sure that we are consistent in our skin care routine to keep skin looking its best all year round.
WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE?
Aside from having a consistent skincare routine, it is also important to know which skin care products comprise a healthy routine. Here are the products that should be in your skincare routine, and the things that you need to look out for in picking the right one for you!
1. FACIAL CLEANSER
First off, we need the right cleanser to wash off all the oil, dirt and makeup that has been sitting on the face all day. It is important to use a product that is intended for the face — a bar of soap or body wash will most likely be too harsh for the delicate skin on the face.
A lot of skin cleansers and soaps can wash away our natural oils, causing unwanted dryness and irritation. A tight squeaky clean feeling right after cleansing is a red flag and this means that we have stripped away the skin’s natural protective barrier and left the skin dry and vulnerable to the environment!
Look for a gentle cleanser! YEOUTH Vitamin C Facial Cleanser fights the most stubborn dirt and oil without stripping skin of its natural moisture.
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Packed full of antioxidants like Aloe, Green Tea and Seaweed, YEOUTH’s Vitamin C Facial Cleanser works to nourish and cleanse the skin to remove impurities and excess oil while also fighting to defend skin health and give your complexion a bright, healthy-looking glow.
2. TONER
A toner needs to be applied right after cleansing to recalibrate the skin and rev up its protective barrier. Toners usually contain ingredients that replenish the skin of its lost moisture and nutrients. It should soothe the skin and prepares it for the following skincare products in your routine.
Choose a toner that is pH-balanced. Like our ultra hydrating YEOUTH Balancing Facial Toner, it should have a slightly acidic pH that falls between 5-6. This is the skin’s normal pH level, and an excellent toner should help restore the skin’s natural pH after cleansing.
Our newest addition to our fountain of YEOUTH, Glycolic Acid Facial Toner with Aloe Vera, Green Tea and Witch Hazel, is the perfect rejuvenating toner to layer with your balancing toner! It gently exfoliates the outer layers of the skin to reveal a clearer, fresher and more youthful-looking complexion!
The advanced formula of YEOUTH Glycolic Acid Facial Toner is a unique blend of Glycolic Acid, Aloe Vera, Green Tea, and Witch Hazel to create a revitalizing toner that will leave you feeling fresh and with a healthier glow!
3. SERUMS
If you want to go the extra mile, you can add a skin serum to your daily skincare routine. Serums are highly-concentrated, lightweight formulas that penetrate deeply into the skin therefore effectively addressing your skin problems.
Among all skincare products, serums are your best bet in doing what they claim to do since they are designed to absorb quickly and penetrate deeper to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients right into the skin cells!
Read more: The Serums That are a Must in Your Skincare Routine
4. MOISTURIZER
The biggest beauty tip that we always hear is to moisturize. Religiously applying moisturizer after cleansing will prevent the skin from drying out, keeps it nourished, smooth and hydrated.
When choosing a moisturizer, look for one that is best for your skin type. One of the mistakes people make when it comes to moisturizers is that they do not use a product that fits the type of skin they have. For people with oily skin, it is best to look for lightweight moisturizers that are oil-free. For those who have dry skin, thick hydrating creams can help lock in long-lasting moisture more effectively.
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YEOUTH Retinol Moisturizer provides intense hydration while smoothing and softening visible signs of aging for a more rested and youthful appearance.
5. SUNSCREEN
Always use sunscreen! It will protect the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun which is the number one cause of wrinkles, uneven skin tone, skin sagging and other signs of skin aging.
Look for a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays of the sun and apply it to exposed parts of the body every day, even when it is cloudy or cold outside.
6. EXFOLIANT
YEOUTH’s Glycolic Acid 30% Gel Peel exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, more even and smoother skin surface. Formulated with 30% Glycolic Acid, Retinol, and Green Tea to fortify skin and promote clarity.
YEOUTH’s Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel can help regulate problematic skin by decongesting pores to achieve overall skin clarity. Formulated with 20% Salicylic Acid, this peel effectively dissolves dirt and oil trapped in the pores that cause acne, whiteheads, and blackheads
An extra skincare product that you should add to your skincare routine is an exfoliant to help get rid of skin buildup and improve the skin’s texture and appearance.
There are two types: physical and chemical exfoliants. Physical or manual exfoliators are the classic face scrubs that contain small particles that buff away the top layer of dead skin cells while chemical exfoliators are compounds that break the bonds of the upper layer of the skin and effectively removes the dull and dead skin that you want to get rid off.
Results from physical exfoliation are often immediate but they can be too harsh and irritating for our gentle facial skin. This is why most dermatologists recommend chemical exfoliants over face scrubs to prevent skin damage and preserve the protective barrier of the skin.
THE TAKEAWAY
Consistency is the key when it comes to skincare. Real results will not show up overnight so be patient and stick to your skincare routine daily. It is the only way that you will achieve real, visible results!
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