My morning routine: In what order should I apply my skin care products, and does it matter?

Sequence Matters, Here’s Why

Applying your skin care products in the proper order ensures that your skin receives the full benefits of each product. The skin’s job is to keep things out, but many of the skin care products we use have ingredients we want to get in. Only a small amount of these key ingredients can penetrate the skin. If you don’t apply products in the correct order, you will not see the best results from your skin care regimen.

How to Layer Your Skin Care Products

So which product goes on top of what, you ask? An easy rule of thumb to follow is to apply your products with the thinnest consistency to thickest, or from liquid to cream. In general, think thin-to-thick, but you also want to first use the products with the ingredients that are most important to penetrate into the skin and finish with the products that need to sit on top of the skin.

Your Morning Regimen :

The daily morning routine is mainly about highly effective protection from pollution, sun and the elements.

Step 1 – Cleanser

In the morning, start by splashing your face with warm water and wash with a gentle face cleanser.

Step 2 – Toner (Optional)

Toners can serve multiple purposes, like act as a delivery system for antioxidants, vitamin-B derivatives, etc. Additionally, each type of toner is intended for a different skin issue, so it’s important to use the right kind for your skin concern. However, if you have lived all your life without using a toner and your skin looks healthy, there is no need to start using one.

Step 3 – Serum

Serums are super-concentrated, nutrient-dense treatments that address specific concerns, so it’s better to keep them as close to the skin as possible.

Step 4 – Eye Cream (Optional in the morning)

Step 5 – Spot Treatment (Optional, only if necessary)

Step 6 – Moisturizer

You absolutely need a moisturizer, even if you have oily skin. Extra hydration is essential after the effects of sun, weather, and harsh chemicals on the skin. Most experts recommend applying the moisturizer while the skin is still damp. So the sooner you apply your serum, the sooner you can lock in the much-needed moisture with your moisturizer

Step 7 – Sunscreen

It’s very important to use a protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen should be the last step in your daytime skin care routine if you’re using a physical or mineral sunscreen, which works by physically blocking UV rays. This step 7 can be done along with step 6 by using a moisturizer that has a built-in sun screen.

–> Keep your skin care routine simple
-> Listen to your skin.

With the right products, it’s minimum three basic steps :
Cleanser – Serum – Moisturizer/Sunscreen (combined)

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