Unlocking the Secrets of a Healthy Skincare Routine

Wondering if your skincare routine is up to scratch?

Well, if it hasn’t been producing the results that you’ve been aiming for and your visible skin concerns haven’t been improving at the rate you were hoping they would, then these are all signs that your skincare routine could do with an upgrade. Keep reading as Lionesse shares some of the secrets behind building the perfect routine for your skin.

Be Realistic

In order for your skincare routine to be effective, you need to be consistent with it. There’s no point following it one or two nights a week and then expecting it to work miracles on your complexion. Consistency is everything when it comes to skincare, which is why it’s important to be realistic with what you can manage when you first create your skincare routine.

If you know that you’re usually super tired each night and would struggle to find the motivation to spend 20 minutes on your skin, then don’t overwhelm yourself with a 10-step nighttime routine. Instead, keep things simple and minimal so that your routine only takes a few minutes of your time.

On the other hand, if you have extra time to spare, then a longer skincare routine can definitely be beneficial if you’re able to carry it out each day. 

Create a routine that suits you and your lifestyle and you’ll have so much more success with it.

A Good Cleanser is Everything

People often invest serious money in serums and creams, only to skimp out when it comes to their cleansers. There’s nothing wrong with going for a budget formula but it’s vital that the cleanser you pick is of a high quality. Don’t underestimate just how important this step is in your skincare routine.

After all, if your cleanser isn’t effective enough, then your skin will be saddled with dirt, excess sebum, dead skin cells, and other impurities. These will block your skincare products from properly penetrating into your skin, rendering your skincare routine useless. 

Of course, you don’t want a cleanser that’s too harsh either, which many budget formulas are. Sulfates, alcohols, and parabens will all strip your skin barrier, causing problems in the long run.

The secret is to find a cleanser that’s powerful yet gentle, just like the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Cleanser. This formula makes use of skin-loving cleansing agents that will clear away impurities without drying your skin out. To ensure that your cleanse feels as hydrating and revitalizing as possible, we’ve also added in some aloe vera, chamomile, calendula, and moringa seed oil. 

A Toner Will Supercharge Your Cleansing Regimen

Want your skincare routine to be as effective as possible? If so, add a hydrating toner to your daily regimen. It’s a product that many people don’t use yet it’s capable of really giving the complexion a big boost.

Even the gentlest of cleansers will still cause a slight disruption to your skin’s pH level. A toner helps to keep this feeling balanced, which will prep your skin for the rest of your skincare routine. After using a toner, your skin will feel so much more receptive to any other products that you apply, which will enable them to have more of an effect.

It goes without saying, however, that not all toners are created equally. The secret to finding one that does all of the above is looking for a hydrating formula that will replenish any moisture that was lost during the cleansing process.

That’s where the Lionesse White Pearl Skin Toner really shines. It’s brimming with hydrating compounds, including aloe vera leaf juice and cucumber fruit extract. It also contains several ingredients that are revered for how they soothe the complexion, such as organic chamomile extract and allantoin. Meanwhile, pearl powder works to brighten the look of the skin, giving it a beautiful glow.

Choose Products That are Suitable for Your Skin Type

With so many exciting skincare products out there, it’s easy to be tempted to splurge on intriguing new formulas that boast trendy ingredients. However, if a product hasn’t been designed for your skin type, then stay away!

It’s so important to keep your skin type in mind when building your skincare routine. Use a product created for a different skin type and you could end up exacerbating any visible skin concerns that you’re currently dealing with.

For example, if you have dry skin, then you don’t want to start using a product made for oily skin types. This will only dry your skin out even more. Instead, your skincare routine should be filled with products that will help to soften and moisturize the feeling of dryness, just like the Lionesse Morganite Transforming Serum. With a variety of peptides, plant oils, and humectants, this formula will leave your skin feeling smooth and supple.

Meanwhile, if you have oily skin, using products designed for dry skin types will likely lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Instead, you need lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas. The Lionesse Opal Sheer Collagen Serum would be a good pick, and many cosmetologists can attest to that. It feels weightless on the skin and sinks in quickly, pampering the complexion with a blend of amino acids and humectants. You’ll find lactic acid in this formula too, an alpha-hydroxy acid that will help to ensure your pores remain free of blockages and impurities.

Moisturize Twice a Day

Moisturizing is a key part of any skincare routine. No matter your skin type, a moisturizer is absolutely essential. In fact, not only should you be moisturizing daily, but doing so twice a day will give you the very best results.

Why is moisturizing so important? 

For a few reasons. Firstly, it will give your skin cells the moisture that they need to thrive. They go through a large amount of moisture each and every day, and a moisturizer will help to keep moisture levels topped up.

A moisturizer will also lock in any skincare products that you’ve already applied. This is why a moisturizer should be the last step of your skincare routine. It will form a seal over the surface of your skin, preventing your other products from evaporating. Instead, they’ll be pushed further into your skin, helping to make your skincare routine more effective.

At Lionesse, we have several moisturizers for you to choose from. That said, our White Pearl Day Moisturizer is a firm favorite. It’s packed with shea butter and sunflower seed oil, both of which will give your skin the soft and silky feeling you’re seeking.

At night, turn your attention to the White Pearl Night Cream from Lionesse. It perfectly complements our day moisturizer yet it’s slightly thicker in nature. This makes it ideal for an evening skincare routine.

Multi-Masking is a Game-Changer

Face masks are great for giving some extra attention to any specific visible skin concerns you may be dealing with. They’re loaded with a high concentration of powerful actives, meaning that even weekly usage is enough to produce the complexion improvements that you’re hoping to see.

Having said that, many people struggle with multiple skin concerns at the same time. A face mask is designed to be applied to the entire face, and using one mask a week means that you’ll only be able to focus on one skin concern each week.

That’s why multi-masking has become so popular. This technique involves applying multiple face masks to your face in one session. Section off the areas of your face that each have different skin concerns, and then use a different mask in each of those areas to reduce the appearance of those issues.

It’s a great way to tailor your weekly masking session to the individual needs that your skin has.

Keep it Cool

Most people store their skincare products at room temperature, and there’s nothing wrong with this. However, those in the know will often keep their products in a fridge, which can really help to elevate a skincare routine.

How?

Well, firstly, applying a chilled product to your skin will immediately help to soothe the appearance of inflammation and irritation. It will work in a similar way to a cold compress, where cool temperatures help to calm the complexion down. This is why it can be particularly beneficial to store eye serums and creams in a fridge – they’ll work even better when it comes to reducing the look of puffiness and eye bags.

Storing your skincare products in a fridge can also help to prolong the shelf life of your products. This is especially the case when it comes to products with powerful active ingredients, such as the Lionesse White Pearl Vitamin C Serum. The cooler temperatures will help to keep the vitamins more stable, therefore retaining the overall potency of the product.

Never Skip the SPF

Sun protection is essential when it comes to your morning skincare routine. Even if you were to use the very best skincare products in the world, your skin will only continue to be damaged if you expose it to the sun’s UV rays. With the sun responsible for up to 80% of the visible signs of facial aging, keeping UV exposure at bay will go a long way in helping you to achieve a healthy-looking complexion.

Where does a sunscreen fit into your skincare routine?

If you’re applying a physical sunscreen, meaning one that contains mineral-based UV-blocking agents, then this should be applied right at the end of your skincare routine. This means after you’ve applied a moisturizer. A physical sunscreen needs to be sitting on the outermost surface of your skin in order to properly work. It shouldn’t be blocked by any other skincare products.

On the other hand, a chemical sunscreen needs to be touching your skin. So, this should be applied to your face before you apply a moisturizer.

Create the Perfect Skincare Routine With Lionesse

Creating the perfect skincare routine takes quite a bit of trial and error. Not only do you have to seek out products that are suitable for your skin type, but you also need to develop techniques and strategies for countering any visible skin concerns that you’re facing. However, when you have a brand like Lionesse by your side, this becomes so much easier! With our advanced formulas, you’ll be able to craft a routine that truly gives your skin all that it needs.

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