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SKINCARE BASICS - a thread 
starting this because skincare has become super popular, which has brought on a huge over saturation of products and information in the industry, making it hard to know what you do and donât need for your skin. every brand says you NEED their new product without actually
educating the consumer on what itâs for and who it will work for.
with that being said, there are a few basic steps that EVERYONE needs for general skin health and maintenance, regardless of individual skin concerns/conditions
with that being said, there are a few basic steps that EVERYONE needs for general skin health and maintenance, regardless of individual skin concerns/conditions
with the first step being: MAKEUP/SPF REMOVAL
this one gonna be a little touchy because of the popularity of makeup wipes but iâll let yâall in on a secret....
they are NOT THE MOVE. they use very harsh cleansing ingredients that can dry out and irritate the skin over time AND-
this one gonna be a little touchy because of the popularity of makeup wipes but iâll let yâall in on a secret....
they are NOT THE MOVE. they use very harsh cleansing ingredients that can dry out and irritate the skin over time AND-
they donât remove all of your makeup. they move it around, which is why you can use a makeup wipe and then wipe your face and still have leftover makeup. using a good oil/balm cleanse, or even micellar water, will actually break down your makeup and effectively remove it +
prep your skin for your second cleanse. here are some of my fav (affordable
) options for effective and skin friendly makeup removal. aside from the micellar water, these would be applied with dry hands to dry skin, massaged in to break down makeup then add water to emulsify
) options for effective and skin friendly makeup removal. aside from the micellar water, these would be applied with dry hands to dry skin, massaged in to break down makeup then add water to emulsify
then rinsed off to finish removing makeup. then your skin is ready for a water based cleanser
a water based facial cleanser is essential for maintaining the function of your skin barrier, healthy production of natural oils and restoring the skinâs natural pH level. it also ensures that any leftover oil/makeup from your first cleanse is fully removed
your cleanser doesnât have to be anything fancy as long as it gets the job done. simple but effective ingredients with a balanced pH is what you should look for in this step
here are some of my favs! the LRP toleriane hydrating is perfect for dry/sensitive skin. the LRP foaming is great for normal, non problematic oily skin types. and the cerave SA is great for blackhead/congestion/acne prone skin, whether your skin is dry or oily
next essential step - MOISTURIZER
everyone needs moisturizer. even oily skin NEEDS MOISTURIZER. your oiliness is more than likely caused by a lack of hydration in the skin, causing it to produce oil in excess to overcompensate for what itâs lacking
everyone needs moisturizer. even oily skin NEEDS MOISTURIZER. your oiliness is more than likely caused by a lack of hydration in the skin, causing it to produce oil in excess to overcompensate for what itâs lacking
not saying thatâs the case for everyone with oily skin, but itâs much more common than a true oily skin type in my experience. and as far as dry/sensitive skin goes, moisturizing it will help keep it balanced and not feeling tight/irritated/flaky
some of my recommendations! the cerave is great for normal/dry skin with any irritation or redness. the ordinary one is great for normal skin to just keep it hydrated without overdoing it. LRP one is great for extremely dry/flaky skin and the cosrx is good for oily skin types
and last, but DEFINITELY not least....
SUN PROTECTION. SPF.
this is THE MOST important step no matter who you are. even if you do no other skincare at all, this step is truly NON-NEGOTIABLE
SUN PROTECTION. SPF.
this is THE MOST important step no matter who you are. even if you do no other skincare at all, this step is truly NON-NEGOTIABLE
it doesnât matter if you are outside for literally 10 mins, just driving to work, not going outside all day. it doesnât matter.
90% of premature aging is solely due to sun damage. windows do not prevent UV rays from passing through. and the effects UVA (aging rays)
90% of premature aging is solely due to sun damage. windows do not prevent UV rays from passing through. and the effects UVA (aging rays)
can take YEARS to show up on your skin. the effects of UVA exposure build up over time, which as you age causes sun damage to show up in the form of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
this is why you can go tanning while youâre younger and not see any adverse effects until much later like severely premature signs of aging, severe hyperpigmentation (dark spots), as well as skin cancer
there are also great healthy alternatives to tanning beds on the market like self tanners, gradual tanners and spray tanning!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/5445161/sun-damage-truck-driver-face/amp/
hereâs one article that shows some of the long term effects sun damage can have on your skin - even just while youâre driving
hereâs one article that shows some of the long term effects sun damage can have on your skin - even just while youâre driving
so with that, here are some good affordable SPF options! i normally good for a physical/mineral spf (like the cerave&bare republic), they tend to have more of a âsunscreenâ type feel but these donât tend to look noticeable on the skin
more oily/acne prone skin types tend to prefer chemical spf products, like the neutrogena water gel. some people (like meee) have issues with chemical spf filters causing breakouts, so just watch how your skin reacts to be sure you arenât sensitive to these ingredients
and this brings us back to the first step - oil/balm cleansing! even if you arenât wearing makeup but wearing spf (which everyone should be!) then you need an oil cleanse to break down those spf filters at the end of the day!
these basic steps will get you started with a good routine, help maintain your skinâs healthy function, and help to determine what your main skin concerns are. your concerns could be resolved with just a basic routine, but if they arenât -
thatâs where you can begin to add some active ingredients/serums into your routine! (which will be my next thread along with exfoliation
)
thanks for anyone actually interested in this and of course let me know if you have other questions i can help you with!
)thanks for anyone actually interested in this and of course let me know if you have other questions i can help you with!
skincare isnât a one size fits all, and the products recommended here may not work for EVERY person. these are just some very good basics that i highly recommend, but iâd be happy to help with other product recommendations!
