20/09/2024
Layering skincare products in the correct order ensures that they work effectively and pe*****te your skin properly. Here’s a general guide to layering your skincare products:
# # # 1. **Cleanser**
- **Purpose**: Removes dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin.
- **When**: Morning and evening.
- **Type**: Use a gentle, non-stripping cleanser suitable for your skin type.
# # # 2. **Toner/Essence**
- **Purpose**: Balances the skin’s pH, hydrates, and prepares it for the next steps.
- **When**: After cleansing.
- **Type**: Opt for hydrating toners for dry skin and clarifying toners for oily or acne-prone skin.
# # # 3. **Serum**
- **Purpose**: Target specific concerns like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, or dullness.
- **When**: Apply after toner and before moisturizer.
- **Type**: Use a lightweight, fast-absorbing serum. You can layer multiple serums if necessary, starting with the thinnest one.
# # # 4. **Eye Cream**
- **Purpose**: Hydrates and addresses concerns like puffiness or dark circles around the delicate eye area.
- **When**: Before moisturizer.
- **Type**: Use a lightweight formula and apply gently with your ring finger.
# # # 5. **Moisturizer**
- **Purpose**: Seals in moisture and provides hydration.
- **When**: Day and night, after applying serums and eye cream.
- **Type**: Choose a moisturizer according to your skin type (gel-based for oily skin, cream-based for dry skin).
# # # 6. **SPF (Sunscreen)**
- **Purpose**: Protects the skin from harmful UV rays.
- **When**: In the morning, as the last step.
- **Type**: Choose a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30.
# # # **Additional Tips:**
- **Wait a Minute**: Give each product a moment to absorb before applying the next one (about 3-5minutes).
- **Thin to Thick Rule**: Apply products from the lightest (like toners and serums) to heaviest (like creams and oils).
- **Active Ingredients**: If you're using potent active ingredients (like retinol or acids), apply them after cleansing and before serums, or as directed.
-** And dont forget to drink water atleast 8-10 glasses per day
At night, you can skip the SPF and add treatments like retinoids, exfoliating acids, or overnight masks.
