The Essentials of a Skincare Routine

A basic skincare routine doesn’t need to be complicated. With just a few steps, you can maintain healthy, glowing skin. Below is a beginner-friendly guide split into an AM (morning) and PM (evening) routine. Adjust based on your skin type and needs.

🌤 Morning Routine

1.

Cleanser (Optional)

Use a gentle cleanser if your skin feels oily or sweaty. Otherwise, rinsing with water is fine.

2.

Moisturizer (Optional)

Apply a lightweight moisturizer if your skin feels dry. If your sunscreen is moisturizing, you can skip this.

3.

Sunscreen (Required)

Always apply sunscreen when UV index is above 2. Reapply every 2 hours if you're outside.

🌙 Evening Routine

1.

Oil Cleanser / Micellar Water

Use if you wore makeup or sunscreen. This helps dissolve buildup before your main cleanse.

2.

Second Cleanse

Follow with a gentle gel/cream cleanser to remove remaining residue and prep your skin for moisturizer. Use same one for both AM & PM.

3.

Moisturizer

Seal in hydration overnight. Use a rich cream for dry skin, or a gel if your skin is oily.

✨ Final Tips

  • Use non-comedogenic ingredients: Avoid pore-clogging products. You can check ingredients onINCI Decoder.
  • If you have sensitive skin: Avoid products with fragrance or essential oils.
  • Add one product at a time: Introduce new products slowly and observe your skin’s reaction for at least 2 weeks.
  • Double cleansing is more important than you think: Especially if you wear sunscreen or makeup.