20 Skincare Tips
What are the basics of skincare? These 20 simple skincare top tips serve as a checklist that can help you achieve glowing and youthful looking skin.
- Always remove make-up. This is the first golden rule of skincare. Do not sleep with make-up products remaining on your face, and your skin will say, “Thank you!”
- Cleanse skin at least once a day. Sometimes dermatologists recommend skipping cleansing your face in the morning if you have sensitive skin. Instead, a simple swipe of a gentle toner might suffice. But make sure to cleanse at least once a day, even if you don’t use make-up — to take away the pollution, sebum, and dead skin particles.
- Don’t use too hot or too cold water. Too hot water can destroy a skin barrier and provide dehydration. So, do not apply hot water every day, even on oily skin. Washing your face with cold water can be an option, but not for sensitive, thin or rosacea skin.
- Take care of skin pH. You must pay attention to the pH balance, especially if you feel itching or irritation. If so, try to use a gentle cleanser. Sometimes it just depends on water quality, then a toner or a lotion will help normalise the skin condition after washing.
- Exfoliate. Exfoliation is not something you should do every day. But good exfoliation is an advantage for any skin type and makes your following products work harder. For young, oily types and thicker skin you can use granular scrubs; for ageing skin it is better to choose acid peels. On dry and sensitive skin you can use oily scrubs.
- Moisturise and nourish. There is no full skincare routine without moisturising. Do not miss this step, even on oily skin. If it stays dehydrated, it can cause even more sebum secretion. Sometimes you cannot easily define if a product is moisturising or nourishing. Modern formulas usually have both. But if you need a boost, use facemasks, serums and patches in addition to your daily routine.
- Be gentle with your skin. Your skin is something you get for the rest of your life, so treat it carefully. Please do not harshly rub it or stretch it while washing, applying cream or make-up. This will help to prevent any irritation or lines from forming.
- Use a lip balm. Lip skin needs specific and tender care. Use a lip balm every day and use the following three steps for more intensive care — lip scrub, moisturising cream and protective balm.
- Take special care of the skin around the eyes. The skin is different near the eyes — it is delicate, prone to allergies and irritation, puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles. That’s why you need a special eye cream that is more hydrating and gentler than a regular face cream.
- Layer products in the right order. The rule of thumb is: cleansing > exfoliating > toner or lotion > serum > masks > moisturising cream > oil > SPF. Overall, it’s better to apply liquid and light formulas before thick, rich and oily products.
- Choose products related to your skin type. Take personal skincare advice. Head to a Clarins store or book your free 20 minutes online consultation with our Clarins Online Personal Shopper for bespoke regimen advice.
- Listen to your skin carefully… … and soon you’ll find out which products and ingredients work on your skin best. If your skin is sensitive and prone to allergies, try a new product on a small area and wait for a few hours to see how your skin reacts.
- Take advantage of your make-up products. Make-up is not the enemy; our make-up is skincare powered and is more caring and can help you reach your skin goals. Also, make-up can build a physical barrier between your skin and outdoor pollution or bad weather conditions.
- Keep it clean. Ensure all your skincare and make up tools are clean. Just wipe off the dust on your bathroom shelves, throw away all make-up after expiration date, change towels and a pillowcase regularly.
- Get some rest and avoid stress (as much as possible). Sufficient rest and a stressless life are your skin’s best friends so keep calm and take a beauty nap when you can.
- Learn a face massage. Why not learn a few simple techniques of face massage? This will help to tighten your skin and provide a fresh skin tone. At home you can use a serum or face oil and sculpting skin rollers. Just not rub or stretch your skin too much and follow the ascending lines.
- Take care of your skin regularly. No matter how good and expensive your skincare is, it won’t work fully if you only use it from time to time. And conversely, a small routine that you stick to every day will make sense.
- Eat well. Be sure you eat enough vegetables and proteins, vitamins and minerals so your skin will produce enough collagen.
- Drink enough water. We know it’s standard advice for every situation, but this is real. Your skin will look better when hydrated from the inside. Aim for 2 litres per day, including still water, herbal teas and vegetable juices.
- Use SPF daily. Sun protection is one of the significant pro-agers. Always use it even on dull days to have protection from both UVA and UVB lights.
