Get Maximum Benefits: Applying Skincare Treatments
There are few things more crave-worthy than youthful, glowing skin. The lengths that people go through for it are endless, as evidenced by the money made by the skincare industry. According to CNN, in 2018, $5.6 billion was spent on skincare. However, it means nothing to own good skincare products as many know. If not appropriately used, they mean little. Continue reading to discover why applying skincare products in the right order is the only way to ensure maximum benefits.
What Are Skin Care Products?
At-home skincare products vary depending on what your skin needs. You may have the following products in your arsenal:
- Cleansers – Remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin.
- Exfoliators – Help remove dead skin cells and encourage healthy cell turnover. Exfoliators are not recommended for dry or sensitive skin.
- Treatments – These are products used to address specific problems such as acne, fine lines, and wrinkles. They contain retinoids and tretinoin.
- Serums – These concentrated products contain retinols and peptides to stimulate collagen production and act as anti-aging agents.
- Sunscreen – These are products with SPF to protect skin from harmful UV rays.
- Face oils – These contain argan oil, vitamin E, or tea tree to reduce dryness and clear acne scarring.
- Peels – These are products containing glycolic, salicylic, or lactic acids.
- Toner – This removes excess dirt or makeup.
- Moisturizer – These contain glycerin or hyaluronic acid for hydration.
- Eye creams – These reduce puffiness, dark circles, and dry skin around the eyes.
What Order Should You Apply Skin Care Products for Maximum Results?
To get maximum nourishing benefits from your skincare products, it is essential that they be applied in the correct order. Since everyone doesn’t use the same products each day, your skincare routine may not include each step. Also, your skincare routine is different day and night.
One of the easiest ways to remember the proper order is to move from thinner ingredients to thicker ones. The more occlusive products guarantee that you are getting the full benefit of each product.
Without further ado, the order for using skincare products is:
- Cleanser
- Exfoliation – nighttime routine – every three to five days
- Toner
- Treatment – nighttime routine
- Serums – nighttime routine
- Face oils (Tip: The tiniest drop covers the entire face.)
- Eye Cream
- Moisturizer (Tip: Allow moisturizer a few minutes to absorb before applying sunscreen.)
- Sunscreen – daytime routine
As you have read, the skincare industry is huge. That is because everyone wants youthful, dewy, well-moisturized skin. There are products on the market to suit every skin type and skin issue. However, as we mentioned, you will only get the maximum nourishing benefits of your products if they are applied in the correct order. Using this guide will ensure that you reap the product benefits. If you have any additional skincare questions, reach out to us at Blush and Grey.