Skinimalism: How to Simplify Your Skincare Routine

A skincare routine can be quite confusing these days, with talks of 16 step routines, at home machines, and more. But a good skincare routine doesn’t have to take 30 minutes in the morning and an additional 30 minutes in the evening, it can be as simple as four to five steps, and take just five minutes.

Your routine can depend on what your skin concerns are and what you’re hoping to achieve, but here are five steps that you can start with if you’re not sure where to begin with your routine.

Step 1: Cleanse

The first step in your skincare routine will be double cleansing. The simplest way to think of this is to use your first cleanse to remove any makeup, skincare, or anything that may be on your face throughout the day. While the second cleanse will actually get to your skin, ensuring your skin is 100% clean before you apply any of your other skincare products.

The Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser from Image is a mild, refreshing gel cleanser that gently foams away impurities, leaving skin soft, hydrated and clean. The nourishing complex with organic aloe vera and botanical extracts soothes delicate skin, while the satiny texture restores softness and balance to the skin.

Step 2: Treat

This is the step that can change the most, depending on your skin’s needs and what you wish to treat. If you’re concerned about your skin ageing, you can opt for a retinol. Introduce this slowly as an evening step, using once to twice a week to help with reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, regulating oil and reducing pigmentation. A brilliant budget option is the CeraVe resurfacing Retinol Serum. To brighten your skin, a Vitamin C serum in the morning is a fantastic option, such as Skingredients 15% Vit C, E and Tri-Mushroom Serum. For dehydrated skin, hyaluronic acid serum will be your new best friend. The Ella & Jo Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a step up from a regular hyaluronic serum, this supercharged collagen & hydration boosting serum is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve collagen levels, whilst soothing & moisturising.

Step 3: Moisturise

Depending on your skin type, you can keep this step for your nightly routine only to add a boost of moisture, or if you find you’re struggling with dry skin, you can also add this step in the morning.

A fantastic pick is the Skingredients Good Fats. This moisturiser is healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory with a buttery balm texture, making it ideal for those with sensitive or irritated skin, and those using acids or retinols. Plus, it’s also available in a refillable pack.

Step 4: SPF Each Morning

Another must-have in everyone’s skincare routine is SPF. If you only had time to do one thing when it comes to skincare each morning, let it be your SPF. No matter what time of the year it is, the sun’s rays UVA and UVB rays are constantly there – particularly UVA rays. The UVA rays are what cause the skin to age, while the UVB rays are what causes the skin to burn. Both are extremely dangerous for your skin, so it’s important to ensure that your skin is protected each and every day.

A great option for SPF is the La Roche Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF 50. Designed for sensitive skin, it has an invisible, lightweight texture and is ultra-resistant against water and sweat.

Step 5: Supplements

This is optional, but if you’d like to take your routine to the next level, it’s a fantastic idea to care for your skin from the inside out. One fantastic option are the Zooki Collagen sachets. A highly effective hydrolysed marine collagen and is the ultimate daily beauty and health supplement. Containing 5000mg of Hydrolysed Marine Collagen and 30mg of Vitamin C, Collagen Zooki contributes to natural collagen formation for the normal function of skin, cartilage, bones, gums, and teeth. This ground-breaking collagen drink is the perfect daily supplement for anyone looking to restore and maintain a young looking, hydrated skin and healthy body. A great tasting easy to take daily oral sachet to help support your overall health and wellbeing as well as boosting your everyday beauty routine from within.

Oonagh O’Hagan

Meaghers Pharmacy

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