When incorporating any skincare routine, it is important to understand that a product need not be expensive in order to be effective. It should essentially be tried and tested.
By adopting a simple step-by-step approach that includes moisturizing and cleansing your skin, can help reduce skincare costs and keep it healthy at the same time.
So simply follow these ten steps from certified dermatologists for simple ways to save money and boost skin health at the same time.
1 . Asess Your Skincare Needs
Once you have figured out your skin type, you will know the right products best suited to serve your skin needs. Some common skin types are oily skin, sensitive skin, dry skin or combination skin.
2. Invest in Multi-Purpose Products
Look for products that serve multiple purposes like a moisturizer with SPF for sun protection or a balm that helps to exfoliate and moisturize all at once. Look for products with an ingredient like Retinol to address wrinkles, fine lines and anti-aging.
3 . Cleanser
Wash your skin with a high-quality cleanser that cleans your skin without drying it too much. That said, a cleanser spends just a few minutes on the face before being washed down.
4 . Use a Toner
A toner helps cleanse the skin more, exfoliate, and also has some hydrating properties — and for a lighter, more refreshing alternative throughout the day, a face mist can provide an instant hydration boost between your morning and evening routines.
Use one with natural-origin ingredients to rebalance the skin, but remember to choose one which is appropriate for your skin. Toners help remove makeup residue, oil, and traces of oil left from your cleanser.
5 . Moisturizer
No skincare routine is complete without face cream. Always follow cleansing with a moisturizer to prevent the skin from drying out and also seal in the moisture to prevent it from escaping. Look for a lightweight hydrating face moisturizer with a rich pro-youth formula.
6 . Apply Sun Protection
Applying sunscreen daily is an important step to prevent fine lines and wrinkles which can be caused by sun damage. Fortunately, there are loads of good quality affordable sunscreens around to choose from. This is one product you should generously apply on the face.
7. Exfoliate
To keep your skin healthy and moisturized, it is important to exfoliate the dead cells and other impurities. This also encourages collagen production which delays signs of aging. Consider a hydramemory cream and a night mask with tomato extract and goji berry for 24×7 skin care.
8 . Consider Using Petroleum Jelly
This is a fairly inexpensive product that has several great benefits like keeping dry skin moisturized and treating minor injuries
9 . Use the Right Serum
Serums are watery-thin solutions that contain potent ingredients that target the individual skin type. For dry skin use a hydrating serum, while for congested skin use one with niacinamide. For a vegan alternative to hyaluronic acid, use an organic serum with extract from Kangaroo Paw Flower and tamarind.
10 . Stay Hydrated
Drink water regularly to help regulate not only your body temperature, but keep your skin hydrated as well.
