It’s great that there is a slew of skincare options to choose from given the plethora of skincare products available on the market. But do you really need to try everything?
Not because your skincare idol says that “this toner and that cream are a must-have” does not mean that you must include them in your shopping cart immediately.
It’s best to know your skin type before going on a splurge.
There are several ways to identify what your skin needs. You can observe your skin throughout the day. Or you can follow the “Barefaced Method”, wherein all you need to do is wash your face and watch after 30 minutes how your skin feels. But if you have more time to spare, you can opt for the “Blotting Sheet Method” or the “Baumann Skin Type System” for a more accurate view.
Once you already have a clearer picture of what your skin is like (e.g. sensitive/ reactive, dry/oily, normal/acne-prone, wrinkle/tight, etc.). It’s time to get down to business.
The 3 Essential Skincare Products:
The most important of all is a cleanser to remove the debris from your skin. The contents of your cleanser should depend on whether you are dry or oily. For dry skin types, moisturizing cleansers should do it. Whereas, for oily skin types, it should contain ingredients that can control your sebum.
Second on the list would be for treatment. Whether, in the form of gel, serum, or cream. The purpose of this is to address what your specific skin concern is (eg. acne, marks, sun spots, etc.). This should be the most concentrated among all three.
Last but not the least, sunblock in the morning. It will give you the protection you need throughout the day from photoaging, acne, dilated pores, etc.
Also Read: The importance of choosing different cosmetics for nighttime
Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health and general beauty.
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