Intro Guide to Skin Care
Is your skin care routine working for you or is shopping for products confusing? We’re breaking down the benefits of each skin care product type so that you can understand skin care products better.
#1 Cleanser.
What does it do?
Cleansing is the first step in removing makeup and washing away pollutants, bacteria and makeup. Bacteria can block pores, causing oil to clog pores and create blemishes, blackheads and an overall dull complexion. Regular cleansing is essential to keeping your skin looking radiant and healthy. Cleansing is essential to keeping your skin looking and feeling healthy. Cleansing also helps the following products we list, work better in the skin and penetrate deeper, producing better results.
What type of cleanser should I get?
Know your skin type and choose a cleanser that’s a good match while also avoiding adverse ingredients. If you have dry skin you’ll want to avoid ingredients that dry the skin, such as alcohol. People with oily skin need a cleanser with a lower PH level to reduce sebum production and those with sensitive skin will want a basic cleanser that is free from heavy fragrance and irritants. If you’re unsure what your skin type is, visit Knowing Your Skin Type to determine the best products for you.
Benefits
- Remove dirt, pollutants, makeup and oil
- Helps reduce appearance of pores
- Prevents the production of excess oils
- Helps anti-aging and other treatments work deeper in the skin
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Exfoliation Tip ***Many of these products can also be considered exfoliators because they contain ingredients that make them physical or chemical exfoliants. Check out our last blog to learn more about exfoliation, especially if you experience dry skin, clogged pores, wrinkles, or oily skin.
#2 Toners.
Many of us think of potent alcohol concoctions when it comes to toner, and although they may have been popular years ago, today’s toners have ingredients that tackle specific skin concerns without adverse reactions.
What does it do?
Toners help remove excess oil, impurities, and residue from your cleanser. Many professional toners in today’s market contain vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, and other advanced ingredients gently exfoliate to create a healthy glow. Not all toners are the same and many of them lack ingredients to dig deeper than the surface of your skin. Some toners can even do more damage than good, so understanding the ingredients in your toner and understanding your skin type is important in choosing your toner! Unlike alcohol-based toners from years ago, today’s toners have robust ingredients that tackle specific skin concerns without drying out or causing breakouts.
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#3 Topical Treatments and Serums.
Topical treatments and even serums often cross over with each other because they both include similar, powerful and healing ingredients.
What does it do?
Treatment and serum products help address specific skin concerns you may be facing. Treatments are usually applied to the specific desired areas to correct a problem such as wrinkles, pigments, redness or a breakout. Serums are an all over application that will help with the overall skin care concern. Serums and treatments are also referred to as “correctives”, because they help correct specific skin problems.
What ingredients are in Treatments and Serums?
The most common active ingredients in treatments include retinoids, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C, AHA’s, BHA’s, hyaluronic acid, peptides, enzymes and plant extracts.
When do you apply treatments?
Your body and skin rejuvenate and repair itself overnight, which makes it one of the best reasons to apply treatments at night while your skin breathes (if you’re a makeup wearer).
When do I apply serums?
Serums can usually be used day and/ or at night. Skin care serums are a little more versatile since help calm or hydrate the skin prior to makeup application.
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#4 Masks.
Masks are a great way to pamper yourself at home for a mini-spa treatment! Masks are suggested to be used weekly for best results and also target specific skin concerns.
What do masks do?
Masks can exfoliate, purify, detoxify, absorb oil, soothe, protect and hydrate your skin. Different types of masks and brands will give you different results. It is SUPER important to understand skin care ingredients before applying them to your skin. Research skin care ingredients to the ingredients to better understand the benefits. You can also DM, email or call us to receive guidance on which products are best for your skin type. Check out our blog – Understand Your Skin Type.
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#5 Moisturizer.
If you have oily skin you don’t need moisturizer, right? Wrong! Moisturizer is an essential step for all skin types.
What does moisturizer do?
Moisturizer prevents and protects your skin from damaged skin. When your skin is dry and irritated, it can attribute to early aging and breakouts/ acne. Moisturizer is not just for dry skin.
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#6 Sunscreen.
Defend against UVA/UVB rays with SPF! SPF helps hydrate and protect your skin from the pollutants and damage from the environment. Products with SPF added in are also a great option to combine your skin care routine steps. Tinted SPF is a common product that can be used alone or layered under powder or concealer.
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#7 Eye Cream.
As we age, the laugh lines that form around are eyes and mouth are usually the first signs. Eye creams help reduce sagging eyelids, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, decrease puffiness, brighten dark circles and hydrate your skin. When applying creams around the eyes, it’s important to ensure that it is safe and ideally hypoallergenic. Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, the area around your eyes can be!
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If you have questions about which products are right for you, contact Revive to talk to an esthetician about which options will best treat your skin.
