Oct 27, 2022

Skin Care One-on-One: Skincare Routine Do's & Don'ts

Do you want to start a proper skincare routine for healthy bright glowing skin? Are you confused about what to do for the daytime skincare routine and night time skincare routine? Do you want to know which products are right for you and how to use them in your skincare routine? Then you are at the right place. Here’s everything you always wanted to know about skincare. In our skincare routine Dos and Don’ts, we’ll share how to build a proper step-by-step skincare routine for day and night, how to layer products for maximum impact, and what to avoid. Read on for the skincare one-on-one that will help you get the radiant glowing skin you always dreamt of.

But First, Why Do You Need a Skincare Routine?

Whether you are dealing with skin problems like acne or dark spots or just want healthy radiant skin, healthy skin requires maintenance and good daily habits. Caring for your skin is a way of self-care. You must take out a few minutes in your day to build a daily skincare regimen to express some self-care and self-love.

You need a good skincare routine because it

Keeps skin in healthy condition – Clean dirt, impurities, and dead skin regularly for healthy skin
Prevents skin problems – Regular skincare routine will prevent skin issues like pimples, acne, dark spots, pigmentation
Boosts self-confidence – Spending a few minutes on a daily skincare regimen will make your skin look better and you will feel better about yourself.
Slows Down Signs of ageing – Proper skincare routine can slow down signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles.
Provide skin essential nutrients -Use your skincare methods to provide essential nutrients to the skin like Vitamins, Minerals, Essential oils, proteins, and other actives

The Basics of Any Skincare Routine

You can choose your skincare routine depending on your skin type and the time you want to invest. You can choose a 3-step daily skincare regimen or a full 10-step nighttime skincare routine. The basics of any skincare routine consist of the essential CTM method.

#1 Cleanse

Use a face wash to cleanse your skin of dirt, impurities, and pollutants

#2 Tone

Use a toner to close and tighten pores, and reduce the penetration of impurities in your skin.

#3 Moisturise

Use a moisturiser according to your skin type to hydrate and nourish your skin.

These are the basic 3-step skincare routine that you can easily accommodate in your daily schedule. Skipping these simple steps can see you dealing with common skin issues like acne, pimples, dullness, flay skin and much more. These steps are essential in preventing dryness of skin and nourishing skin with nutrients.

Environmental Damage to Skin

However, these basic steps can maintain good skin as long as environmental distress is not introduced. We all know the adverse effects of pollution and sun damage on the skin. What do you do in those conditions? Gone are the days, when girls were homebound. Today girls and women spend considerable time outside at work or educational institutions and environmental damage to skin and hair are evident. We have to deal with blackheads and whiteheads, dark spots and hyperpigmentation, dull skin, and photoaging. A proper skincare routine for your skin type comes essential in handling these skin problems.

Identify Your Skin Type

If you are asking how I can identify my skin type, then you are asking the right question. Your skincare routine should be customized according to your skin type. Here’s how you can identify your skin type. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, and pat it dry. Wait 30 minutes.

·Oily Skin –

If your skin appears shiny throughout you likely have oily skin

·Dry Skin -

If your skin feels tight and flaky you likely have dry skin.

·Combination Skin -

If you find the shine only on your T-zone (forehead and nose) you probably have combination skin.

·Normal Skin -

If your skin feels comfortable and hydrated, not oily and stretchy then you have normal skin

How to Layer Skincare Products for Your Skincare Routine

Now that you know your skin type, determine which skin issues are troubling you. Are you facing acne trouble, do you have pigmentation or are you seeing fine lines around your face? Choose products carefully, that are made for your skin type and can address the skin problems that you are facing. Include products in your daily skincare regimen that are free of harsh chemicals and have natural ingredients. Let’s understand how you can layer skincare products for your full skincare routine.

Start with a makeup remover to remove any traces of makeup
Use a face wash or a face cleanser to remove dirt and impurities
Exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub to take away dead skin
Spray a hydrating mist or use a toner to tighten pores
Use drops of radiance-boosting serums to treat skin issues
Apply moisturiser to lock serum and hydrate skin
Never forget sunscreen at day time when you are stepping out

This is the sequence you can follow to build up your skincare routine. But wait, how will you decide which serum and which cream you should choose for your daily skincare regimen? How will you decide on a skincare routine for dry skin or a skincare routine for oily skin if you have oily, dry or combination skin? Don’t worry; we are here to help you with all the details. Read on for a step-by-step skincare routine for your skin type that you can follow for your daytime skincare routine and nighttime skincare routine.

Step-By-Step Guide for Daytime Skincare Routine

For Normal Skin

You are lucky if you have normal skin. Most products will suit you without putting you in any skin trouble.

Cleanse – with a gentle face wash
Exfoliate – once a week with an exfoliating scrub
Toner – use a mist toner every time after you use a face wash
Skin serums- use a skin serum for boosting radiance
Moisturise – use a gentle moisturiser to hydrate the skin
Sunscreen – do not step out without sunscreen with at least SPF 30

For Dry Skin

If you have dry skin you are accustomed to flaky skin and it feels dry and stretchy. Use products that are hydrating and have ingredients like Vitamin C and Vitamin E, Aloe vera, or Shea butter in your skincare routine to give the required nutrients to your skin.

Cleanse – with a cream face wash like Touch & Glow Advance Radiance crème Face Wash
Exfoliate – once a week with a gentle scrub
Toner – use a hydrating mist toner every time after you use a face wash
Skin serums- use a Touch & Glow Advanced Radiance Face Serum for glowing skin
Moisturise – use a hydrating moisturiser or a glow cream
Sunscreen – do not step out without sunscreen with at least SPF 30

For Oily Skin

People with oily skin often get pimples, breakouts, and acne. Your skincare routine should contain products that are made specifically for oily skin so that they balance the pH level of the skin, and reduce the production of sebum yet are not drying for your skin. It is better to use gel-based products for your skincare routine.

Cleanse – with a gel-based face wash like Touch & Glow Advance Radiance Gel Face Wash
Exfoliate – twice a week with a gentle scrub to remove dead skin and blackheads
Toner – use a mist toner every time after you use a face wash
Face Mask – Use a clay mask to treat acne, excess sebum production
Skin serums- use an Advanced Radiance Face serum for glowing skin
Moisturise – use a gel-based moisturiser
Sunscreen – do not step out without Touch & Glow Advanced Radiance sunscreen with SPF 30

Step-By-Step Guide for Night Time Skincare Routine

A night time skincare routine is a little more detailed and aimed at repairing your skin. Did you know, maintaining your skin’s circadian rhythm may help protect it from damage? (1) This means, depending on the time of day, the skin's stem cells are busy with different types of tasks. While in the day it works towards protecting the skin from sun damage, at night, the skin focuses on regenerating cells. Here’s what you can do for your Night Time Skincare Routine.

For Normal Skin

Remove Makeup – use micellar water or cleansing milk to remove makeup
Cleanse – with a gentle face wash
Exfoliate – once a week with an exfoliating scrub
Face mask – Use a gentle crème based face mask once a week
Toner – use a mist toner
Skin serums- use a skin serum for boosting radiance
Moisturise – use a gentle moisturizer to hydrate skin
Under eye cream – Relax after using an eye cream to repair delicate skin around your eyes
Night Cream – Apply night cream before sleeping to help in skin repair

For Dry Skin

Remove Makeup – use cleansing milk to remove makeup
Cleanse – with a cream face wash like Touch & Glow Advance Radiance crème Face Wash
Exfoliate – once a week with a gentle scrub
Face Mask – Use a hydrating face mask once a week or a sheet mask every day to boost hydration
Toner – use a hydrating mist toner every time after you use a face wash
Skin serums- use a Touch & Glow Advanced Radiance Face Serum for glowing skin
Under eye cream – Relax after using an eye cream to repair delicate skin around your eyes
Night Cream – Apply night cream before sleeping to help in skin repair

For Oily Skin

Remove Makeup – use micellar water to remove makeup
Cleanse – with a gel-based face wash like Touch & Glow Advance Radiance Gel Face Wash
Exfoliate – once a week with a gentle scrub
Face Mask – Use a clay mask once a week
Toner – use a mist toner every time after you use a face wash
Skin serums- use an Advanced Radiance Face serum for glowing skin
Under eye cream – Relax after using an eye cream to repair delicate skin around your eyes
Night Cream – Apply gel-based night cream before sleeping to help in skin repair

Do’s & Don’ts of Skincare Routine

Now you have learned the importance of maintaining a daily skincare routine for your skin type. Always remember what you might think is not required could actually help you. Here are a few do’s and don’ts that you should remember.

Do’s of Skincare Regimen

Wear sunscreen every day to protect your skin from sun damage. UVA and UVB rays can penetrate through clouds and glass. Wear sunscreen even if you are in a car or it is cloudy outside.
Always remove makeup before bedtime. Not removing makeup is a sin as it may cause acne
Use a face mask on the face as well as the neck area
Moisturise even if you have oily skin. Use a gel-based moisturiser
Take care of your body’s skin as well with exfoliation and hydration
Choose products with natural ingredients which are paraben and sulfate free
Let your skin relax and take a good beauty sleep at night for 6-8 hours

Dont’s of Skincare Routine

Don’t forget to moisturise daily and hydrate your skin
Don’t over-exfoliate your skin. Use a face scrub twice a week
Do not use a face mask every day, use it twice a week
Don’t pop zits as it could aggravate acne
Don’t keep touching your face always, it will transfer viruses and bacteria found on hand on your face and aggravate skin problems
Always keep your makeup brush clean

Takeaway

A skincare routine is the first step towards self-care. Consistency is the key to achieving the glowing skin of your dreams. The rest depends on all the other serums, moisturisers, and face masks you choose. However, do not forget to eat a balanced diet, eat antioxidant-rich food, keep yourself hydrated and exercise. Keeping your stress levels low plays a vital part in making your skin healthy. Stick to your daytime skincare routine and nighttime skincare routine and watch your skin become soft, supple, and healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Why does the order of your skincare routine matter?

You need to layer products in the correct order so that they can work properly. A serum is designed to penetrate deep into the layers. If you apply a moisturiser before applying serum it will block the way and not let the serum penetrate to the deeper layers. Maintain the correct order of the skincare routine.

Q2. Is a skincare routine necessary?

A consistent skincare routine is vital in achieving clear glowing healthy skin. It takes practice and good habits to get the skin you desire. Follow a skincare routine consistently for at least a month to see visible results.

References

(1) https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/10/10/231437897/our-skins-sense-of-time-helps-protect-against-uv-damage?t=1646662779208