Skin care is not just about applying skin care products on your face. The order of skin care deeply affects the effectiveness of skin care products. Currently, all kinds of skin care products are flooded on the market. You can see various skin care products everywhere when you open your mobile phone or computer. Why does your skin need to be cared for? Because today’s life is filled with too much air pollution, ultraviolet rays, PM2.5, life stress, and abnormal work and rest, the skin is more likely to age and become fragile, so skin care becomes even more important. In order to avoid using the wrong skin care products and wasting them, please be sure to continue reading.
Why is the order of facial care important?
Everyone hopes to have a clean, flawless face, so the order of applying skin care products is very important. Wrong care may cause burden on the skin. The correct order of care can ensure that each product can achieve its best effect.
The order of facial care use: lotion, lotion, cream, essence, facial mask, eye care, and sunscreen?
Generally, the order of application for facial care is recommended to be "water" first and then "oil" in the following order:
1. Cleansing:Start by thoroughly cleansing your face with a cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup residue. Choose a cleansing product that suits your skin type and avoid using products that are too harsh.
2. Lotion/toner:Using lotion after cleansing can balance the pH value of the skin and prepare it for subsequent skin care products. It also provides a light moisturizing effect, making it easier for the skin to absorb subsequent products.
3. Essence/Essence:Essence is a concentrated skin care product that contains high concentrations of active ingredients that can penetrate deep into the skin to provide nutrition and repair. Choose the essence that suits you according to your personal needs, such as anti-aging, moisturizing, skin brightening, etc.
4. Lotion/Cream:Use lotion or cream after your serum as they provide the hydration and moisture your skin needs. The texture of lotion is lighter and thinner, suitable for summer or oily skin; the cream is thicker, suitable for winter or dry skin. Massage gently to allow product to be fully absorbed.
5. Eye care:The skin around the eyes is fragile and requires special care. Use an eye cream or eye serum to gently massage around the eyes to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.
6. Sun protection:Sunscreen products containing adequate UV protection should be used during the day to protect the skin from UV rays. Sunscreen products should be used in the last step to ensure that other skin care products are fully absorbed.
What are the differences between facial care during the day and night?
Because you will be out in the sun during the day, you need some products to resist ultraviolet rays. For example, subsequent makeup and skin care products should not be too heavy. For night care, you need to be more moisturizing, because the skin will take a longer time to absorb the nutrients of the skin care products.
Recommended maintenance methods during the day
Daytime care sequence 1. Cleansing - facial cleanser
Daytime care sequence 2. Moisturizing - refreshing lotion and essence
Daytime care sequence 3. Lock in moisture and moisturize - refreshing lotion and cream
Daytime care sequence 4. Enhance resistance-sun protection
Recommended maintenance methods at night
Night care sequence 1. Makeup removal - makeup remover water, makeup remover oil
Night care sequence 2. Cleansing - facial cleanser
Night care order 3. Moisturizing - lotion, essence
Night care sequence 4. Lock in moisture and moisturize - lotion, cream
Night care sequence 5. Strengthen moisturizing – essential oil
What are the differences in facial care between dry and oily skin?
For different skin types, more detailed differentiation is needed to better achieve the effect of improving the skin!
Dry skin care sequence
Because dry skin has less oil content, skin that is too dry is prone to fine lines and wrinkles. Therefore, the following maintenance procedures are recommended:
Dry skin care sequence 1. Makeup remover-makeup remover oil
Dry skin care sequence 2. Cleansing - facial cleanser
Dry skin care sequence 3. Moisturizing - lotion, essence
Dry skin care sequence 4. Lock in moisture and moisturize - a highly moisturizing cream
Dry skin care sequence 5. Enhance moisture – essential oil
Frequently asked questions about facial care
Q1: How to choose skin care products?
The CC cream ingredients of each manufacturer are different, so it is basically recommended to choose products that do not contain alcohol, artificial colors, irritants, and have passed international inspections.
Q2: How to distinguish between oily skin and dry skin?
Oily skin: Oil is secreted all over the face, and the oiliness is obvious.
Dry skin: The skin is dry and tight, even a little peeling, and produces very little oil.
Q3: How to use the product for fragile skin?
It is recommended to use products specially designed for fragile muscles. Before using all products, it is recommended to do a sensitivity test on the inside of the elbow or behind the ear. If there is no allergic reaction, use it on the whole face!
Q4: How do pregnant and breastfeeding people choose skin care products?
It is recommended to avoid acids and whitening products first, and focus on mild products!
