Beginner’s Guide to Skincare — How to Build Your Routine

Taking care of your skin is an essential part of self-care, and creating a daily skincare routine is an easy way to achieve healthy, glowing skin. A skincare routine should include both morning and night routines that cater to your unique skin type and concerns. Here’s a breakdown of what a daily skincare routine should look like, including what products to use:

Morning Skincare Routine

1. Cleanser: Start your morning skincare routine by washing your face with a gentle cleanser. Look for a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type, whether it’s dry, oily, or sensitive. A cleanser will help remove any dirt or oil that has built up on your skin overnight.
2. Toner: After cleansing, use a toner to balance your skin’s pH levels. A toner will help remove any remaining traces of dirt and oil while also preparing your skin for the next steps in your skincare routine.
3. Serum: Serums are lightweight, fast-absorbing products that target specific skin concerns. Choose a serum that addresses your skin concerns, such as hydration, anti-aging, or brightening.
4. Eye cream: The delicate skin around your eyes needs extra care, so apply an eye cream that is specifically designed to target dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
5. Moisturizer: Finish your morning skincare routine with a moisturizer that is suitable for your skin type. Look for a lightweight, non-greasy formula that will keep your skin hydrated throughout the day.
6. Sunscreen: Protect your skin from harmful UV rays by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Apply sunscreen generously to your face, neck, and any other exposed skin.

Night Skincare Routine

1. Makeup remover: Start your nighttime skincare routine by removing any makeup or dirt with a gentle makeup remover or cleansing oil.
2. Cleanser: Double cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any remaining traces of dirt, oil, and makeup.
3. Exfoliator: Use an exfoliator once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter, smoother skin.
4. Toner: Just like in the morning routine, use a toner to balance your skin’s pH levels.
5. Eye cream: Apply an eye cream to target any fine lines, dark circles, or puffiness.
6. Retinol and Hydrating Serum: Apply a retinol serum that targets fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture. Follow up with a hydrating serum to lock in moisture and nourish your skin.
7. Moisturizer: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Never leave the house without moisturizing, and never go to bed without moisturizing. Period.
8. Face Oil: Finish your nighttime skincare routine with a face oil that is suitable for your skin type. Face oils can help to seal in moisture and improve skin texture.
9. Lip Mask: Don’t forget to take care of your lips! Apply a lip mask or balm to hydrate and soften your lips.

Product Recommendations

Here are some recommended products for each step in your skincare routine:

Morning Routine:

• Cleanser: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
• Toner: Thayers Witch Hazel Toner
• Serum: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
• Eye Cream: Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
• Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
• Sunscreen: EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Night Routine:

• Makeup Remover: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
• Cleanser: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
• Exfoliator: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial
• Toner: COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
• Eye Cream: Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
• Retinol: The Inkey List Retinol
• Hydrating Serum: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
• Moisturizer: Laneige Water Sleeping Mask
• Face Oil: The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
• Lip Mask: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Be Patient

Remember, a daily skincare routine takes time and patience to see results. Stick to your routine and adjust it as needed based on your skin’s needs. With consistency and the right products, you can achieve healthy, glowing skin.

XOXO,

Glow Laboratory