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While some skincare trends don’t stick around for very long, skinimalism is one that has really made its mark. In fact, many would say that this trend has been partly responsible for the big shift that the skincare industry has undergone lately, moving away from long and complex skincare routines in favor of simplicity.
If you thought that skinimalism was nothing more than a passing fad, it’s time to pay it some attention. Keep reading as Lionesse explains why skinimalism might just be the very best thing that you could do for your skin.
What is Skinimalism?
For quite a while now, lengthy skincare routines have been the norm. The famous 10-step K-beauty routine was undeniably a kickstarter in this, spawning many variations that all shared a common thread: layering product after product onto the skin. People were led to believe that each and every skin concern they were dealing with required a separate product…until this was finally called into question.
Enter skinimalism – the trend that turns complicated skincare routines onto their heads. Skinimalism is the opposite approach. It involves streamlining your skincare routine – using fewer, but higher-quality, products to support the skin’s natural functions instead of overwhelming the skin with hundreds of different ingredients.
Why is This Trend Worth Trying?
The reason why skinimalism has had such a revolutionary effect on the industry is all down to how well it works. It’s a concept that dermatologists have been recommending for years, for a number of different reasons:
- It reduces irritation and sensitivities since your skin won’t be exposed to so many different ingredients.
- Skincare products tend to be more effective when they aren’t diluted by several other products.
- Skin barrier strength and health improve when the skin isn’t overwhelmed by numerous products/ingredients.
- It saves time and money. You’ll be able to invest in quality over quantity.
- Reducing overconsumption immediately makes your skincare routine more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
- A simplified skincare routine is much easier to maintain and be consistent with. This is exactly what your skin needs if you want to see results from your skincare efforts.
Getting Started With Skinimalism
Want to experience some of the benefits that skinimalism has to offer? Here’s how to get started:
Assess Your Current Skincare Stash
If your current skincare routine is pretty lengthy, then chances are that you have quite an extensive skincare stash! Taking the skinimalism route means doing away with all of that excess. Now is the perfect time to assess your skincare collection to determine which of those products your skin genuinely needs.
While the other tips that we’re about to share will help you with that, start by tossing any products that have expired. These definitely won’t be doing your skin any good! The same applies to any products that your skin doesn’t happily tolerate, as well as those that you don’t use very often. If you happen to have several products that contain the same active ingredient, such as a few different vitamin C serums, pick your favorite and throw out the rest. While you may be tempted to keep them for future use, actives only tend to retain their potency for a few months. All you’ll be doing is adding to your skincare clutter, so be ruthless with your selections.
Go Back to Basics
So, how do you decide which steps you do and don’t need in your new skinimalistic routine? Start by going back to basics. There are three essential steps that should be carried out in the morning, followed by two in the evening. These shouldn’t be skipped, no matter what, making them the foundation of your daily skincare routine:
Cleansing
While you may be able to cut a number of steps out of your current skincare routine, cleansing is definitely not one of them. This is something that needs to be done at the start of any skincare routine. Why? Even though you may not be able to see it, it doesn’t take long for the face to end up covered with impurities. These all form a barrier over your skin’s surface. Not only does this prevent skincare products from penetrating through and reaching your skin cells, but it also runs the risk of those impurities being pushed deeper into your skin. Once there, they’ll cause some serious damage. Cleansing is the only way to prevent all of that.
Of course, to keep in line with the skinimalism approach, your cleanser of choice should be gentle and non-irritating. Many cleansers are infamous for damaging the skin’s natural protective barrier – something that skinimalism aims to preserve.
Need a cleanser recommendation? Try the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Cleanser. Suitable for all skin types, this sulfate-free formula is loaded with plant extracts and oils. From aloe vera and chamomile to lavender and moringa, it has a softening, calming, and conditioning effect on the complexion. It will also save you from feeling the need to follow up with a toner.
Moisturizing
The second essential step in any skincare routine is moisturizing. This is something that all skin types need, even those with oily skin. Not only does a moisturizer add moisture to the skin, which is an essential component for your skin cells to function properly, but it also locks that moisture in, preventing it, along with your skin’s existing moisture reserves, from evaporating into the air.
With that said, moisturizers also offer additional properties. This is why it’s so important to pick a moisturizer that works well with both your skin type and the visible skin concerns you want to target. With a streamlined skincare routine, it can also be worth having two separate moisturizers for day and night. Your skin’s needs significantly differ in the mornings versus the evenings. This makes two creams helpful if you want to keep your simplified routine targeted to your skin.
Searching for a new moisturizer? You’ll find a selection available from Lionesse. The White Pearl Day Moisturizer is a lightweight day cream that provides plenty of hydration, as well as a sprinkling of antioxidants. Meanwhile, the White Pearl Night Cream is a richer blend that lends itself well to evening use. If your skin is particularly dry and dehydrated, give the Black Onyx Cream a try. It will clear away the look of flakiness while leaving your skin feeling buttery soft. On the other hand, if you’re hoping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the Lionesse Diamond Neck & Face Lift Cream is a decadent formula that will quickly leave your skin feeling smoother and firmer.
Sun Protection
Last but definitely not least, let’s talk about sun protection. This is another essential step that you shouldn’t skip. In fact, many dermatologists would say that this is the most important aspect of skincare. The sun is responsible for causing so much devastation to the complexion. Keeping your skin protected from UV rays will go a long way in helping you to maintain skin that looks bright and bouncy.
There are several factors to consider when choosing a sunscreen, the first being SPF. Usually, SPF 30 is recommended, unless you have extremely sensitive skin.
While SPF indicates how well a product will protect against UVB rays, your sunscreen should also provide UVA protection. If it does, the packaging will state that it’s a broad-spectrum formula. Some brands also use the star rating system to show how much UVA protection a product provides.
You’ll also need to decide whether you want to go with a mineral or a chemical sunscreen. There are pros and cons to both, but which you pick will determine where your sunscreen slots into your overall skincare routine. While mineral sunscreens should be the last product applied, chemical sunscreens often work best when applied underneath a moisturizer.
Seek Out Multitasking Products
While taking skinimalism to the extreme would mean only carrying out the essential steps depicted above, most people enjoy giving their skin a little extra. It can be difficult to target various visible skin concerns with just the above products. Adding one or two other formulas to your routine can help to hone in on those issues without overloading your skin. Plus, your skin deserves to be pampered!
The key to not going overboard at this stage is to seek out multitasking products. This way, you’ll be able to work on a few of your skin concerns with just one formula, as opposed to using a different product per concern. The Lionesse White Pearl Vitamin C Serum is the perfect example of a powerful multitasker. It contains skincare’s most loved antioxidant, vitamin C. This ingredient alone is known for its array of skin-loving properties. From reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to lightening the visibility of dark spots, this is an ingredient that can pretty much do it all! The fact that this formula offers two sources of vitamin C means double the potency!
The Morganite Transforming Serum is another popular multitasker from Lionesse. This serum also contains vitamin C. However, this time, it has been combined with ingredients that leave the skin barrier feeling stronger, such as peptides and collagen. Those ingredients, coupled with sodium hyaluronate, make this serum incredibly hydrating as well. Meanwhile, the addition of diamond dust gives the skin a radiant glow immediately after the serum has been applied!
Ready to Give Skinimalism a Try?
While it’s never a good idea to try out a new skincare trend simply because everyone happens to be talking about it, skinimalism is so much more than just a trend. Instead, this movement places skin health at its heart, vying to realistically support the skin rather than overwhelm it with numerous products that it doesn’t even need. If you’ve been looking for a way to revamp your skincare routine, as well as your complexion, giving skinimalism a go could bring about transformational results.
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