Skin Care Essay Example

When starting into the skin care  world, the one thing you should always remember is less is more. You don’t need a 9 step routine, especially in the morning. The 2 main purposes of a morning skin care  routine are 1. Wash off all nighttime products and 2. Protect your skin for the day. You should also remember that not one product suits everybody. The state of your skin will depend on the products you should use. Here are the key steps in a morning skin care  routine for someone with dry or oily skin.

Dry

The first step to a good skin care  routine is always a cleanser. In the morning a gentle cleanser is best, especially for dry skin. If your skin is extremely dry, cleansing with water would work fine. Follow the directions on the back of the bottle on how to apply the cleanser, then gently wash it off with water or a washcloth.

Next you should treat your skin, think of something you would like to change within your skin. As a person with dry skin you may want to add moisture to your skin. A great product for this is a hyaluronic acid serum. Hyaluronic takes moisture from the air and directs it to your skin. In a serum form, hyaluronic acid can be very gentle and effective.

Now you should use a moisturizer. Something light can suffice in the morning, especially if you're using sunscreen.

The final step is sunscreen. Now as I said this is a basic morning routine, but no matter how many products you use, you must always use sunscreen and it should always be the last step. No matter how good a skin care  routine is, it’s nothing without sunscreen.

Oily

Similar to a dry skin routine, the first step is a cleanser. However with oily skin, using only water is not as beneficial or effective to treating any problems that result from oiliness. A gentle or treatment cleanser is best for the morning, just always remember that the point of a morning cleanse is to take off night time products. 

Next you should use a treatment. A niacinamide or vitamin C serum is definitely the way to go. They get rid of any dark spots and reduce oiliness.

Now you should use a spot treatment. With oiliness usually comes clogged pores which cause acne. A spot treatment is an effective way to only treat a particular areo on the face. Look for products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for an effective treatment.

Finally, finish with sunscreen. Use one that is oil free and lightweight, this will decrease the feeling of oil on your face. You could also use a sunscreen, moisturizer combination product if that is what feels best.

Normal

As for normal skin, you have it lucky. You can basically use whatever products you want. You also have the luxury of treating other concerns such as fine lines and dark circles because you have no larger issues. Although you are more ‘free’ when it comes to choosing products, make sure you still use a minimalist routine, because when it comes to skin care , less is more.