What is Skin care ?

Skin care is a very important technique or practice to maintain the health of your skin.

Good skin care is important at any age. A good skincare routine helps regenerate skin cell production to keep the skin looking and feeling its best throughout your life.

Skin care routine: 

A daily skin care routine has four basic steps you can do once in the morning and once before you sleep. this helps you protect your skin throughout the day 

1. Cleansing: Select a cleanser that, when washed, doesn't leave your skin feeling tight. If you don't wear makeup and have dry skin, you should only wash your face once a day, instead of twice. Refrain from washing your skin until it feels completely clean, as this indicates that the natural oils have been removed.
2. Serums: Serums make your skin more radiant and help in reducing fine lines In the morning, a serum containing growth factors, peptides, or vitamin C would be preferable. Retinol or prescription retinoids function best at night. 
3.  Moisturizer:  It helps in keeping the skin hydrated. Use a moisturizer that doesn't clog your pores, is lightweight, gel-based, and non-comedogenic for even the oiliest skin types. Put additional cream-based moisturizers on dry skin.

4. Sunscreen: Our skin works to protect us from harmful ultraviolet radiation, which is why we should use sunscreen to protect us from damaging UV rays. Apply sunscreen with at least 30 SPF 15 minutes before heading outdoors, as it takes a while for sunscreen to activate

Start with a simple routine to see how your skin reacts. Once you’re comfortable, you can then add extra products such as exfoliants, masks, and spot treatments to boost your skin’s health.

Always read the labels and do not forget to patch test new products especially if you have sensitive skin.

To patch test a new product; 

1. Apply a small amount of the product on your wrist or on your arm.
2. wait for 24 hours to see if there is any reaction 
3. wait for 48 hours to see if there is any delayed reaction

An allergic reaction may include irritation, redness, small bumps, or itchiness. If you notice these symptoms, wash the area you tested with water and a gentle cleanser. Then return the product and try another that better suits your skin type.

Hope this helps all those who are about to begin their skin care journey!