Essential Components Of A Quality Skincare Routine

Don’t Forget Weekly Exfoliation

Cleansing the skin is great and does help make sure everyone can start and end their day with clear and clean skin. However, regular exfoliation is critical for optimum skin health, as cleansing alone will not remove all of the dead skin clogging the skin's pores and causing serious issues. Exfoliation removes these dead skin cells effectively and helps reveal the healthy, fresh skin cells below. It also prepares the skin for better moisturizer absorption!

Now, the reason exfoliation is only truly essential once a week is because many exfoliating products are harsh on the skin. As such, using them every day can cause unnecessary irritation. Once a week still allows you to reap the rewards of removing the dead skin cells without the danger of this irritation, provided you choose the appropriate exfoliator for your skin type.

For those with specific skin problems, such as cystic acne, the next component is perhaps the most crucial element and must never be forgotten.

Remember Special Skin Treatments

Sometimes an individual can suffer from skin conditions such as cystic acne or eczema, and certain cases may be so severe they require a doctor’s prescription for medicated creams or gels. These medicated creams and gels are often the only way individuals with severe skin issues can hope to obtain clear skin, and it is critical for them to follow the instructions regarding the number of applications per day or week. Furthermore, the timing of applying these creams is essential for them to be effective. The vast majority of creams and gels, such as those for cystic acne, are best put on the skin after cleansing and exfoliation, but prior to applying moisturizer. Typically, the cream must be left on the face for five to ten minutes to dry before applying the moisturizer on top or washed off if specifically stated to do so.

To complete both morning and nighttime skincare routines, pull out some facial moisturizer.