With all the skin care fads around – Korean skin care routine, Cleopatra skin care routine, Japanese skin care routine- one is bound to get confused. In fact, we all in some way do have a skin care routine. We wash, scrub and moisturize the skin. But rarely do we build a routine basis our skin type.
Over the counter, fancy products somehow manage convincing one that this has to be a part of your cabinet. Experimenting with new trends is fun. But if your basic skin care is not right, you are risking your skin and not always do we have the undo option. It takes just 21 days to form a new habit. So you need to push yourself for just 21 days!

What a basic skin care regimen consists of:

Cleansing, toning, SPF, moisturizing – all steps concentrate on keeping skin clean and hydrated.

How to select products?

On the basis of your skin type. Using oil blotting paper one can understand the skin type.

Which products to use?

Fancy over the counter skin care kits sounds tempting but chemical laden. You can consult a dermatologist for noncomedogenic products or use natural home remedies. In fact, many of us might have noticed how products that promise acne free skin, in fact, lead to more breakouts. It is more about understanding the pH balance of your skin and maintaining it. Also, go for fragrance-free and alcohol-free products.

Basic Skincare routine:

1. Cleanse:

I use a gentle cleanser to cleanse the skin. Before this, I would experiment with various face wash options available in the market. And yes leaving them aside and sticking to a nonfoaming cleanser was tough. but after noticing the benefits on my own skin, not turning back.
My personal favorite: Tone: Cetaphil gentle cleansing lotion.

2. Exfoliate:

Gently scrub away the dead skin cells using mild exfoliators. Rub it in circular motions over the facial skin. This is to be done once or twice a week.

3. Tone:

Toners help in removing any excess dirt or makeup which cleanser could not. Also, it tightens the pores giving your skin more fresh and youthful appearance. There are many toners available in the market. Stick to ones without alcohol. Rose water also works as a good toner.

4. Moisturize :

One can either opt for serums here or a heavy moisturizer orYou can apply a serum and top it with your favorite moisturizer.

5. SPF:

No matter how much you spend on those gold silver platinum facials, if you don’t wear an SPF, premature aging is bound to happen. Damage done by harmful ultraviolet rays is irreparable.

6. Eye care:

The skin around eyes is drier compared to overall facial skin. Hence the need to use eye creams specifically for the gentle delicate skin around eyes. You can use almond oil here. Applying castor oil along lash line will make them naturally long and thick. While choosing eye cream check for ingredients like vitamin c and retinol.

7. Lips :

The matte lipsticks being in trend this year, it becomes a must to keep your lips moisturized and hydrated all the time. Matte lipsticks highlight the lip creases and dryness. Check out these amazing lip care techniques!

And face does include your neck! You have to cleanse, moisturize the neck as well, and there you are! Ready to flaunt your beauty.