We all want glowing, healthy skin, but sometimes life gets in the way. Between work, family, and everything else, dedicating 30 minutes to a multi-step skincare routine can feel impossible. The good news is that you don't need to sacrifice a half an hour of your time for a thorough skincare routine.
Why You Need a Skin Routine, Even When You’re Busy
Skipping skincare altogether can cause dirt, sweat, and pollution to wreak havoc on your face, leading to clogged pores, breakouts, dullness, and premature aging. Even a minimalist skincare routine ensures your skin gets the care it needs by cleansing away impurities, hydrating it, and protecting it against environmental stressors; it’s all about quality over quantity. A quick skincare routine can be just as effective as a long one, as long as you make sure to include every step in the process as well as the right products.
The 5-Minute Skincare Routine
Step One: Cleanse
The most important step in any skincare routine is cleansing. For busy mornings and evenings, use a gentle cleanser that removes grime without stripping your skin's natural oils.
How to use: Dispense a small amount of cleanser into your hands, massaging it over your face. Once you’ve finished cleansing, rinse your face thoroughly and pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Shop our cleansers.
Step Two: Hydrate
Serums are packed with powerful ingredients that can get deep into your skin to target specific needs.
How to use: After you’ve washed the cleanser off your face, apply a drop of serum to your finger, and then gently massage it into your skin, waiting for the serum to absorb. Shop our serums.
Step Three: Moisturize
Hydrated skin looks healthier because moisturizer aids in repairing your skin’s barrier.
How to use: Dab a small amount of moisturizer onto your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin, then gently massage it using upward, circular motions. Apply any extra product to your neck to keep it hydrated too! Let it absorb for about a minute before applying the next product. Shop our moisturizers.
Step Four: Apply Sunscreen
Sunscreen is the step you should never skip, no matter how busy you are! According to the National Library of Medicine, “long-term exposure to ultraviolet irradiation from sunlight causes premature skin aging (photoaging), characterized in part by wrinkles, altered pigmentation, and loss of skin tone.”
How to use: Gently pat sunscreen onto your face, covering all exposed areas including your ears and neck. Shop our sunscreens.
Step Five: Apply Lip Balm
Don’t forget your lips! A hydrating lip balm is great for keeping your lips smooth, soft, and protected from the elements. Shop our lip balm.
If you’re wondering what products you should use in your skincare routine, reserve an appointment for a skin consultation so one of our skilled estheticians can assess your skin type and recommend the right products.
