The Right Order of a Skincare Routine

Everyone deserves healthy, glowing skin, but it takes work. The foundation of beautiful skin is a skincare routine designed to meet your needs and the order of the skincare routine matters. Most skincare routines are made up of several components, including cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and more. For the best results, you must perform your morning routine and again at night. Your morning and night skincare schedules will vary, but the order of skincare products is essentially the same from morning to night. It's time to explore your skincare routine in the morning and at night so that you get the best results. 

Organize Your Skincare Routine to Get the Best Results 

You can reap the best results from your skincare routine when it's organized and you follow it every morning and evening. The order of skincare routine can improve the look and health of your skin. Here's a look at the face routine order for both morning and night:

  • Morning routine:
    • Cleanser
    • Toner
    • Serum
    • Moisturizer
    • Eye cream
    • Sunscreen
  • Night routine:
    • Double cleanser
    • Toner
    • Serum
    • Moisturizer
    • Eye cream
    • Retinol

While your skincare routine is similar from morning to night, there are some profound differences. You need to clean your skin twice at night to get all the dirt, debris, and impurities that you've accumulated during the day out of your skin. Also, you must start each day by applying sunscreen. This is one of the best things you can do for your skin and its health. The addition of retinol at night can increase the pace of skin regeneration and improve its overall texture. 

How Different Skin Types Might Affect Your Skincare Routine 

While your skin type doesn't determine the right order of a skincare routine, it does change your focus and the products you use daily. If you have dry skin, the focus of your skincare routine needs to be hydration and moisturizing. You want to ensure the cleanser and toner you use aren't stripping away the skin's natural moisture. When you select a moisturizer and serum, you need to find ones that specialize in adding moisture and hydration to the skin.

Conversely, if you have oily skin, you want to concentrate on products that remove excess oil from your face. You want to look for cleansers and toners for oily skin. Your serums and moisturizers should have limited or no added oils that could make the problem worse. 

Types of Products to Use 

The actual products that you use in your daily skincare routine will vary depending on your skin type and budget. However, there are certain products you should use daily. These include:

  • Cleanser
  • Toner
  • Facial oil
  • Moisturizer
  • Eye cream
  • Sunscreen
  • Retinol
  • Serum

If you haven't given a lot of thought to your skincare routine in the past, consider working with an aesthetician. This professional has extensive knowledge of skin types and the various brands of skincare products available. They can suggest the brands and products that help you realize your skincare goals. You want to make sure that all the products in your skincare routine are designed to meet your needs, such as dry skin or acne. 

For a Precise Skincare Routine Contact Flawless by Melissa Fox Today

At Flawless by Melissa Fox, we want to partner with you to help you get the gorgeous skin you want. Our team can provide you with a facial that's right for your skin type and help you jumpstart your new skincare routine. We also offer an array of beauty and skincare products that make your routine more effective. Contact us today. 

 

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