The Important Steps of Skincare
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Andi Chen
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There are thousands of skincare products out there, and it is often necessary to try a several different ones to find those that suit your lifestyle, skin and budget best. When buying skincare products, it is important to choose a variety with different purposes to form your own skincare regime, which is important for meeting the variety of needs your skin has in order to look and feel its best. There are 4 basic steps experts agree that every skincare regime should contain; cleanse, exfoliate, moisturise, apply sunscreen.
Cleansing is necessary to remove dirt, excess oils and traces of makeup. If left on, these impurities encourage bacteria and prevent skin from breathing properly. It is therefore important to include a good cleanser in your daily skincare routine. One product that seems to be impressing users is Priori's Advanced AHA Gentle Facial Cleanser. It leaves skin feeling really clean and soft, but is very gentle too. It is water based and oil free, making it suitable for all skin types and even users with sensitive skin haven't reported any problems (the cleanser contains an anti-irritant complex). Although it has a slightly clinical smell as opposed to something a bit more pleasant, the AHA Cleanser is a great product that delivers all it promises, and seems to be definitely worth trying.
Cleansing removes surface impurities, but it is also important to exfoliate as this removes impurities deeper in the skin as well as dead cells. When choosing an exfoliator, you shouldn't go for one which is too abrasive as it can irritate and harm delicate facial skin (never use one designed for the body on your face), but that does work well enough that your skin is left feeling clean and refreshed. Clean & Clear Clearing Daily Scrub is gentle enough to be used daily and is also effective at unclogging pores. Skin is left pleasantly tingling and with a great glow, reassuring that the product has done its job. Homemade exfoliators made from natural products maybe suited better to sensitive skin. Ingredients can include honey, yoghurt and oatmeal.
Many environmental and lifestyle factors negatively affect the skins own moisture. It is necessary to top this up, especially for those who have naturally dry skin, with a moisturiser. Good moisturisers tend to be plant based and will include plenty of vitamins and minerals, which will leave skin soft, supple and younger looking. It is also important, especially for those with sensitive skin, to look for one with minimal added chemical ingredients, fragrances and colourings. Simple does a great skincare range with the purest ingredients, including a moisturiser which is really light and hydrating and is absorbed into the skin quickly.
Finally, it is important to apply a sunscreen product to protect skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, the top cause of signs of aging such as wrinkles. Facial skin is particularly vulnerable to the suns effects as it always exposed as well as being particularly delicate. Many foundations and tinted moisturisers contain an SPF, and you should use one with a minimum of factor 15 (up to 30 for fairer skin) for the best protection. Facial sunscreens are also good as they are much lighter and less greasy than body ones, therefore more suitable fo
Following a skincare regime with these steps will leave your skin healthier, clearer and younger looking day to day use. Readers of Elle magazine voted Neutrogena's anti-ageing facial sunblock the best, as it is light and invisible under makeup. for longer. It is also important to choose products which are gentle yet effective, such as Priori's AHA Cleanser. Other helpful tips include eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables as they contain minerals and vitamins that nourish skin, drinking enough water as this keeps skin hydrated, and keeping out of the sun to avoid harmful rays.
