A skincare routine is a series of steps you follow daily (typically morning and night) to care for your skin. The goal is to maintain healthy skin, improve its appearance, and address specific concerns like acne, dryness, aging, or hyperpigmentation.
TYPICAL SKINCARE ROUTINE STEPS
EVERYDAY ROUTINE:
- Cleanser – Facial cleanser is a skincare product designed to remove dirt, oil, makeup, dead skin cells, and other impurities from the skin of the face. It is typically the first step in a skincare routine and is essential for maintaining clean, healthy skin.
- Toner – Balances skin pH and preps for treatment. A skin toner is a water-based skincare product applied to the face after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is designed to remove any remaining impurities, balance the skin’s pH, and prepare it for better absorption of serums and moisturizers.
- Serum – Targets specific issues (e.g., vitamin C for brightness). A serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing skincare product formulated with a high concentration of active ingredients. Unlike moisturizers, serums typically have a thinner consistency and are designed to deliver targeted treatments deep into the skin.
- Lotion – Keeps skin hydrated. A skin lotion is a topical product (such as a cream, lotion, gel, or ointment) designed to hydrate the skin, prevent water loss, and maintain or restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Moisturizers typically contain a combination of ingredients like humectants, emollients, and occlusives to support hydration and smoothness.
**We also recommend a sunscreen as it protects against UV damage (most important step).**
LUXURY/ADVANCED ROUTINE
This regimen is ideal for those who's skin needs a little extra TLC. Whether you suffer from sun exposure, damage, dryness, etc. this option is great for you.
- Cleanser – Removes makeup, dirt, and pollutants.
- Exfoliant (1–3x a week) – An exfoliating scrub is a skincare product designed to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, leaving it smoother, softer, and more radiant. These scrubs typically contain granular particles (like sugar, salt, crushed shells, or microbeads) suspended in a cream or gel base, which help manually slough off dead skin when massaged onto the skin.
- Toner – Preps for hydration and treatments.
- Serum or Treatment – E.g., retinol, acne treatments, hydrating serums.
- Moisturizer – Restores hydration overnight.
- Retinol - Retinol cream is a type of skincare product that contains retinol, a form of Vitamin A. It's widely used for its anti-aging and skin-renewing properties. Retinol helps to speed up skin cell turnover, making it effective in treating wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. It can also be used to treat acne by preventing pores from becoming clogged.
Retinol cream offers several benefits for your skin, making it one of the most popular and effective skincare ingredients. Here are the key benefits:
o Anti-Aging Effects
o Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
o Improves Skin Elasticity
o Acne Treatment
o Prevents Clogged Pores
o Reduces Acne Breakouts
o Fades Hyperpigmentation
o Reduces Dark Spots & Sun Damage
o Evens Skin Tone
