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If you’re new to skincare, figuring out how to put together a good skincare routine can seem like a minefield. Pick the wrong ingredients/products, and you could end up causing a world of trouble for your skin.
The good news? So long as you follow the right steps, building a skincare routine can actually be quite simple. Keep reading as Lionesse shares a guide that every skincare beginner needs to read!
Begin With the Daily Essentials
There are a handful of skincare products that form the foundation of every skincare routine. While the actual products you opt for will depend on your skin type/skin concerns, these are the must-have products that every skincare beginner needs to invest in:
A Cleanser
Cleansing is one of the most important steps of any skincare routine. Not only does it remove dirt, oil, pollutants, and other impurities that would have otherwise damaged your skin, but it also clears a path for the rest of your skincare products to easily penetrate your skin.
Many cleansers are only suitable for certain skin types, so make sure that you’re familiar with what your skin type is before you begin skincare shopping. With that said, certain formulas, like the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Cleanser, work well on all skin types. A gentle and versatile cleanser like this one is often the best place for a skincare beginner to start.
A Serum
Although a serum isn’t strictly an essential skincare product, it’s still worth having one in your skincare routine to start with. Serums tend to be much more highly concentrated than the other products on this list, meaning that they’re great for producing visible results pretty quickly! Sometimes, this is exactly what a skincare beginner needs to motivate them to stick with their new skincare regimen.
What type of serum should you opt for? A vitamin C serum, like the Lionesse White Pearl Vitamin C Serum, is always a safe bet. Vitamin C is a multi-tasking ingredient that helps with the appearance of everything from fine lines to discoloration. With this serum containing vitamin C in the form of 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, it’s one that all skin types can enjoy.
A Moisturizer (or Two)
Many think that the purpose of a moisturizer is to give the skin some extra moisture. While it definitely does do this, its main function is actually to seal off the skin’s surface so that moisture doesn’t evaporate away quite so quickly.
While you could opt for a single moisturizer that you use both day and night, you’ll experience far better results from your skincare routine if you use a lightweight day cream, like the Lionesse White Pearl Day Moisturizer, in the mornings and a night cream, like the Lionesse White Pearl Night Cream, in the evenings. Your skin’s needs change so much between day and night, and adjusting your skincare routine in this way can make such a big difference.
Sunscreen
Ask any dermatologist what the most important step of a skincare routine is, and they’ll be adamant that it’s sunscreen. The sun causes so much irreparable damage to the skin. Not only is it responsible for up to 80% of the wrinkles and discoloration that develop on the skin as you age, but it’s also a key contributor to skin cancer.
When it comes to choosing between a chemical and mineral sunscreen, the choice is up to you, so long as the formula you opt for offers a minimum SPF of 30. A broad-spectrum sunscreen is crucial too. This indicates that the product will protect against both UVA and UVB rays.
Don’t forget that sunscreen needs to be more than just an addition to your morning skincare routine. This is a product that needs to be reapplied every couple of hours throughout the day.
Consider Your Weekly Routine
Exfoliation
Exfoliation is a lot like cleansing, only more intense. It does a much better job of clearing away dead skin cells. This not only brightens the look of the skin but also prevents the appearance of clogged pores and acne breakouts. Exfoliation will also make it easier for your other skincare products to be absorbed by your skin.
If you’re an exfoliation newbie, keep things gentle to start with. It doesn’t take much to damage the skin’s natural protective barrier, so you’ll need to get your skin accustomed to exfoliation first. A facial peeling gel, like the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Peeling, would be a great way to introduce your complexion to the many benefits that exfoliation provides. Start by exfoliating once a week, before gradually increasing this based on the needs of your skin.
Face Masks
If you’re looking to keep your skincare routine as simple as possible, then you can skip this step. However, if you’d like to indulge your skin a little and give it some extra TLC, a face mask is a great way to do exactly that. With face masks also being very highly concentrated skincare products, they can go a long way in helping you to target your visible skin concerns too.
The type of mask you use should depend on the results that you’re hoping to see. If you want skin that looks clearer, brighter, and softer, try a thermal clay mask, such as the Lionesse Black Onyx Mask. On the other hand, if you’re hoping for a plump, supple, and deeply hydrated finish, you’ll love the Diamond Rejuvenation Facial & Eye Mask.
Advance With Extras
Once you have your daily and weekly essentials organized and have gotten into good skincare habits with that basic routine, you can then begin to explore some of the ‘extras’ out there that will enable you to further advance your skincare routine:
Toners
Skincare beginners are often scared of toners, believing them to be harsh products that will strip their skin dry. While toners of the past may have earned this reputation, modern-day toners are much friendlier. They’re primarily designed to restore surface pH after cleansing, which can help the skin barrier feel stronger.
Some toners, like the Lionesse White Pearl Skin Toner, also offer hydrating benefits. These are the formulas you want in your skincare routine. A splash of hydration post-cleansing can be very beneficial. Our toner is also infused with ingredients that soothe the feeling of inflammation and tighten the look of enlarged pores.
Additional Serums
Once a skincare beginner starts to understand what’s what when it comes to skincare products and ingredients, it’s time to consider additional serums. Is this a must? No, but if you want to target a wider range of skincare concerns, extra serums can help.
The Lionesse Morganite Transforming Serum, for instance, is all about hydrating the skin and keeping the skin barrier feeling fortified. Layer this with the vitamin C serum that’s already in your skincare routine, and your skin should really start to glow!
The Opal Sheer Collagen Serum is another one worth considering. This one smooths away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a firmer finish.
While there’s nothing wrong with having a couple of different serums in your skincare routine, avoid using more than three at one time.
Eye Care
Every skincare beginner needs to understand how delicate the skin around the eyes is. It’s much thinner than the skin everywhere else on your face – it consists of far fewer layers. As you can imagine, this means that it’s much more prone to damage.
Eye care products are specifically designed for the fragile skin in this area. While many facial skincare products can be used around the eyes, eye care products specialize in giving thin skin exactly what it needs to feel firm and resilient.
If you’re trying to keep your skincare routine lightweight, an eye serum, like the Amber Eye Serum from Lionesse, would be the way to go. This one is great for tackling the appearance of environmental damage.
On the other hand, if your eye area could do with a more intense moisture boost, use an eye cream instead or follow your eye serum up with an eye cream. The Lionesse Amber Eye Cream would be an excellent choice.
Skincare Tech
If you really want to take your skincare routine to the next level, consider skincare tech. There are so many different skincare devices out there to choose from, each one capable of elevating your skincare efforts.
LED light therapy is among the most popular. It’s a very well-researched technology – it was actually invented by NASA. When used on the skin, depending on the LED color you choose, it can do everything from diminishing the appearance of wrinkles to evening out the skin tone to soothing the look of angry acne breakouts.
We have a couple of LED light therapy devices available at Lionesse. The Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand hones in on the delicate skin around the eyes. Meanwhile, the Photonix-3 Neck Solution is all about firming, smoothing, and tightening the look of creased and loose skin on the neck.
Consistency is Everything
As you put together and expand on your skincare routine, it’s important to remember to be consistent. Your skincare products won’t be able to work to their full potential otherwise, meaning that you’ll only experience disappointing results from your efforts.
Start with a simple routine that’s easy to be consistent with. It won’t be long before your skincare routine becomes second nature.
Going From Skincare Beginner to Skincare Pro
Although the world of skincare can seem confusing to a skincare beginner, you’ll soon start to feel much more at home. Take the time to understand exactly what your skin is asking for, make sure that your skincare routine is catering to this, and you’ll likely be happy with the results that you see.
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