Did you finally figure out a skincare routine? Do you now own a face wash, scrub, face serum and moisturizer? Do you still struggle with the sequence in which you should be using these products?

Worry not, the world of skincare can be difficult to navigate. There are way too many options and finding a product that works for your skin type is a task in itself. But, what do you do once you have all the products you need? Well, you layer in a proper order.

One of the most common questions we get is how many skin care products we should use at a time and in what order we should apply them to our faces.

How to Properly Use Our Skincare Products?

The solutions are simple but obnoxious: everyone's skin is different, thus your skincare should be adjusted to your specific needs. Thankfully, the order in which you should apply the products to your face for best effectiveness is simpler to explain.

Here's how to get the most out of your morning and evening rituals with our easy-to-follow instructions.

Step 1: Cleanse

A proper cleanser is the foundation of excellent skin. If you want to use a scrub or a peeling face wash, do so at night because it will make your skin more sensitive, but it will make your skin more open to absorbing things overnight.

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Use a gentler, foamy cleanser in the morning that won't make your skin sensitive to light or pollution. Consider using a cleansing balm or crème if you can't start your day without a nice scrub. These emulsify with water to form oil that eliminates dirt and pollutants from the skin without drying it out. These can also be used as pre-cleansers before applying a foamy wash. This is especially beneficial if you suffer from acne, ingrown hairs, or cystic acne.

Step 2: Apply A Serum

Now that your skin is clean and ready, apply a moisturising serum to your entire face and neck. Serums enter the skin even deeper than regular moisturisers because of their smaller molecular size. Hydration is essential for reducing the indications of ageing and maintaining the health of skin cells.

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Choose a serum with hyaluronic acid (HA) and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), both help hold moisture in the skin like a sponge. To enhance absorption and stimulate blood flow, apply a few drops to your face and neck and lightly tap your fingers on your face. And, voila! Job done!

Step 3: Add In An Eye Product

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Because the skin surrounding your eyes is sensitive, full of capillaries, and up to ten times thinner than the rest of your face, it requires extra attention and care. Dark circles beneath the eyes might indicate exhaustion or stress, but they can also indicate dehydration. Eye-specific products are available in both gel and crème forms, so you can pick the texture that suits you best.

Step 4: Brighten And Protect

Antioxidants. We hear a lot about them in the skincare world, but do we really understand what they do? Think of pollution in the air as space invaders that slowly fall into your skin. Antioxidants are the gun that blows them away in this scenario.

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Irritation, hyperpigmentation, and breakouts are just a few of the skin problems caused by pollution. Antioxidants also assist to lessen the appearance of sun damage, balance out skin tone, and offer anti-ageing qualities. You want them in your corner, or even better, on your skin.

The most common antioxidant components are Vitamin C and Vitamin E, so search for a combination of the two for optimal protection and radiance.

Step 5: Night Serum

You should substitute the antioxidant step with an active product like retinol or glycolic acid at night. 

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Try a product with resveratrol if your skin is constantly exposed to pollution, dust, or other environmental aggressors. Resveratrol is an antioxidant that helps to repair pollution damage to the skin while also stimulating the generation of natural antioxidants in the skin while you sleep. This provides an anti-ageing impact and increases the natural resilience of your skin.

Step 6: Moisturise

The next step is to seal in all of the beneficial stuff and strengthen your skin's protective barrier. For the day, a lighter cream is better to avoid the skin feeling oily and heavy, but at night, a thicker, more creamy product that can soak slowly as you sleep is ideal.

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When it comes to moisturisers, the options are unlimited but consider your skin type when making your selection. Look for a cream that contains vitamin E, ceramides, and peptides if your skin is dry or flaky.

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Look for a cream that will boost collagen formation, fully hydrate the skin, and provide the ideal environment for your retinol or AHA crème to work its magic overnight.

Step 7: Sunscreen

Wear sunscreen if you're going out during the day. SPF30 or higher is advised for daily usage, but during the summer or when visiting a hot location, you may want to increase the protection factor. 

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Try and get your hands on a sunscreen that gets absorbed quickly and doesn’t create a white layer that you are left rubbing in for hours. 

To Wrap Up

No matter how expensive or bougie your skincare products are if you don’t layer them properly then you might as well be using cheap products because they will not work properly. While having the right products are important, it is also important to use them correctly!

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