The Correct Order To Apply Skincare Products

It is so exciting having a skincare regime, but it can also feel overwhelming if you don't know what to do with it. I've broken down the steps for you so that you can easily follow this exact order to apply your skincare products in!  

The Correct Order To Apply Skincare Products:

STEP 1: CLEANSE

Start by washing your face with a cleanser to remove impurities from your skin. 

STEP 2: EXFOLIATE

After cleansing, exfoliate the skin 1-2 times per week to get rid of any blockage and build of sebum and dead skin cells from your face. This will help your other products absorb better. When there is blockage your products can’t properly reach the skin so they won’t be as effective.

STEP 3: SERUMS, CONCENTRATES & OILS

Now apply serums, concentrates and oils. Because of their higher concentration, you will achieve most of your desired results from these products. 

STEP 4: EYE CREAM

Next is eye cream. This helps to reduce dry under eyes and treat or prevent wrinkles. 

STEP 5: MOISTURIZER

Layer your moisturizer over the serums, concentrates and oils to lock them in and bring balance to the skin. 

STEP 6: SPF

Protect your skin against damage caused by the sun. Did you know that 90% of aging is due to damage to the skin from sun exposure

ONCE A WEEK: MASQUE 

Apply a masque according to the skin concern you are trying to treat. Do this 1-2 times per week, after you cleanse and exfoliate your skin. Leave the masque on for the allotted time (usually about 15 minutes) then gently rinse off with warm or tepid water. Follow up with your serums, eye cream, moisturizer and sunscreen during the daytime. 

TONER

A toner is something you can add at any point in your skincare routine but generally you would apply it before you would apply your serums/concentrates/moisturizer.

 

These are the steps to a full or advanced skincare routine. I understand that a full skincare regime is not feasible to some. So if there are only a few steps you can incorporate into your routine, it should be cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and spf! Those are the main steps for healthy skin maintenance. 

If you want a custom routine curated exactly for your skin send me an email, I'd love to help you! 

stacychantalskincare@gmail.com

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