Your Essential Skincare Routine

It doesn't need to be elaborate but these 3 steps are essential? You can add additional layered steps such as applying a toner or an exfoliant as your skin demands but these 3 are the essential steps.

1. Cleanse: Wash your skin thoroughly on a daily basis to remove the dirt, debris, pollutants, and perspiration that accumulates on a daily basis. If you have dry or sensitive skin, use only warm water to wash your skin and use a mild natural cleanser every few days. If you have normal or oily skin, be sure to wash with a gentle cleanser on a daily basis.

2. Moisturize: Unless your skin is very oily, you will want to use a moisturizer everyday to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Your skin needs moisturizer all year long as both the indoor winter heat, and summer sun can be equally damaging to your skin.

3. Protect: Use a sunscreen when possible, regardless of whether or not you plan on spending much time in the sun. The sun's rays are very damaging and if you get in the habit of applying sunscreen.

Be sure to invest in quality skincare products such as Aveda, Dermalogica or Skinceuticals. Less expensive products use inferior ingredients to save cost of production and make them more marketable. These ingredients often effect the Ph of the skin which can be harmful to your skin causing additional damage and making problems worse. A skincare expert at your local salon could help you learn which products are right for you.