5 Reasons
Why Skincare Is Important1
Good skin care is important because our skin is our primary defense against the environment, so keeping it strong and healthy is critical. It is essential at any age and healthy habits in your 20s and 30s can strengthen and prepare your skin for the effects of aging down the road.
What Makes Up a
Healthy Skin Care Routine2
Great skin is not simply a matter of DNA — your daily habits, in fact, have a big impact on what you see in the mirror. Caring for your skin is simply personal and it does not have to be complicated.
Cleanser
It is important to use a cleanser intended for your face – not just whatever bar or body wash you have lying around. Wash your face gently and take care not to scrub too hard. Then, rinse with warm water, so as not to remove natural oils and cause your skin to become dehydrated.
Toner
Toner is applied after washing your face and can smooth, soften and calm skin. It often contains ingredients that replenish and restore nutrients to your skin and can diminish redness and dry patches.
Moisturizer
Moisturizers are for everyone and should be used every time you wash your face. Moisturizers prevent your skin from drying out, leaving your skin hydrated and smooth. They are most effective when applied while your skin is slightly damp to seal in moisture.
Sunscreen
Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every day, even when it’s cold and when you’re covered up. When you are exposed, reapply every two hours. Make sure your sunscreen protects you against both UVA and UVB rays. Remember, UV exposure is the number one cause of wrinkles, uneven skin tone, loss of firmness and aging signs.
Exfoliation
Can be used after cleanser but before moisturizer, as it helps to remove flaky skin by increasing skin cell turnover for smoother skin and clearer pores. Keep it to once or twice a week – max.
Serum
Another optional addition to your skin care routine, serums contain ingredients like antioxidants or retinol that support skin health in a number of ways, such as calming redness and improving texture and firmness.