Basic Essentials for Your Beauty Regime

All of us want a flawless, blemish-free, and glowing version of our current skin. But, how many of us are ready to put in the required effort?

 

Sadly, by just washing your face and slathering some moisturizer and calling it a day is not sufficient. Now, unless you are a mystical creature who has been blessed by the skin Gods themselves. 

 

A beauty regime or skincare routine, whatever you may call it, would involve you to put in careful thought and diligent application every single day. The reason why we say careful thought is because you need to invest in products that suit your skin and work efficiently to improve the texture. Whereas a diligent application is needed because well, nothing good comes easy.

 

If you’re looking to create a successful beauty regime, read on. We have made a list of a few basic essentials that you need to add to your beauty regime ASAP.

Cleanser

Quite obviously we had to start the list with the cleanser because dirty skin is the main reason that results in breakouts and clogged pores. After a long day, you can remove the grime and makeup before going to bed with the help of a cleanser. By cleaning out the impurities, you’ll be able to remove any barrier that may prevent your skin from absorbing the goodness of the other products that you usually apply after cleaning, like a moisturizer or serum.

 

While cleansing wipes are good, you should limit using them during lethargic emergencies or when you are traveling. 

 

For everyday use, it is better that you invest in either a foaming or micellar cleanser. In addition to this, you have to be really careful when choosing a cleanser. Keeping in mind your skin type, choose a product that has a formula that would help to repair and rejuvenate your skin. Individuals with dry or sensitive skin can go for the cream-based cleansers whereas those with oily or normal skin can opt for foaming cleansers.

Toner

An underestimated skincare product, toners can be just as much an integral part of any effective beauty regime. Not only do they help to remove any leftover makeup residue, but it can also maintain the optimal pH level of your skin due to its alkaline base.

 

There is a common myth that a toner will irritate your skin. Well, if you buy the correct toner for your face, you’ll be surprised by the improvement in your complexion. It can help to tighten your pores, toning down any inflammation, and leaving your skin squeaky clean. Common ingredients in a toner include hyaluronic acid, tea tree oil, green tree extracts, soy proteins, lavender, etc. As you can tell, these ingredients can be quite beneficial for the skin.

Moisturizer

If there is one positive change that has happened in terms of skincare with the advent of the Internet, it has to be the increased awareness about the benefits of moisturization. Incorporating a moisturizer in your daily regime can help reduce flakiness and dehydration. It mostly depends on finding the correct formula for your skin.

 

You have to find a product that can target the issues that you’re facing. For example, if you have dry skin, you need a nourishing and hydrating moisturizer. But, in the case of combination or acne-prone skin, opting for hyaluronic acid would be much better. Your skin will look dewy due to the increase in its capacity to retain moisture.

 

Face Masks

Often people associate face masks as a luxury that should be used only before special locations. But, this most certainly isn’t the case anymore.

 

We’ve watched an innumerable amount of Instagram videos where beauty enthusiasts have experimented with various face masks that have, in turn, made it a staple addition to beauty regimes. This is actually great as face masks have a lot of skin benefits.

 

Face masks can help prepare your skin, unclog your pores, make your skin shine, as well as reduce inflammation and redness. It is better to use these once or twice a week.

 

The best part is the sheer variety available in the market at the moment. Face sheets, bubble masks, charcoal peel-off masks, mud masks, or just the traditional face masks—choose any that would suit your needs and preferences. In fact, don’t be afraid to experiment with different types as well.

Sunscreen

We already know how harmful too much exposure to the sun can be. To stop your skin from aging faster, developing dark spots and those hideous tan lines, a sunscreen is a definite must-have.

 

Try to step out of the house 20 to 30 minutes after applying sunscreen. If you tend to sweat a lot, don’t forget to reapply it every few hours. Not only will it help to protect you from the UV rays of the sun, but it will also reduce the development of wrinkles and pigmentation. A high SPF protection can also keep skin cancer at bay.

Exfoliants

Over time, a layer of dead skin cells, as well as excess oil, can accumulate on the topmost layer of our skin. This will lead to the clogging of your pores causing breakouts, and a lackluster appearance. Using an exfoliant can help to remove this layer to reveal brighter and younger-looking skin.

 

While using exfoliants is great for your skin, if you overdo it, you might end up with irritated skin. Just like a face mask, limit scrubbing your face to twice or thrice a week.

 

So, these were a few basic essentials that you need to incorporate in your beauty regime. Within days of using these products, you will realize that your skin has taken a 180-degree turn. Not only will your skin become dewier, but the overall texture and complexion will also improve considerably. You have to make sure that you are using products that suit your skin type. This is an absolute must, and you have to ascertain this every time you purchase any skincare product.

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Resources— Body+Soul, Huda Beauty