Applying creams of different densities before others, in terms of texture, prevents their active ingredients from penetrating the skin equally, and therefore, prevents them from having the same effect. Therefore, the order of products in your facial routine should always be from lowest to highest density, so that the thickest ones don't create any barriers.
Did you know? Can you imagine how much money and time you'd waste if you didn't take this into account?
In this article, we'll answer all of these questions. Although every skin type is different and requires specific products at each stage of life, the steps in a basic facial beauty routine are identical.
And one of our goals at Estetic Medic Garvin is for you to learn to take better care of yourself at every stage of your life so you can achieve the best version of your skin and feel comfortable with yourself every time you look in the mirror.
Ready? Because this should be the basic order of your daily facial routine.
1. FACIAL CLEANSING
Did you know that pollution, tobacco, makeup residue, and sweat particles clog your pores every day, worsening the appearance and quality of your skin?
Cleansing is ALWAYS the first and most important step in your facial routine, because using the best creams in the world is useless if they're not applied to clean skin . And a typical wash with soap and water isn't enough; your skin needs specific products that deeply remove dirt without drying it out or stripping it of its natural oils.
For this reason, at Estetic Medic Garvin, we recommend perfecting your beauty routine with a double cleanse , morning and night. In the first phase , apply an oil-based cleanser (such as a gel or oil) because it penetrates deeper into the pores and deeply removes sebum, traces of makeup, and sunscreen . It also softens the upper layers of the skin to remove dead cells and promote faster skin renewal.
This facial cleanser is one of our favorites:
For the second phase of cleansing, choose a water-based product (such as a foaming cleanser or micellar water) to gently remove impurities that the gel or oil didn't remove and also correct excess oil on the skin.
Like this creamy mousse by Sofia Bertrand:
NO ENOUGH REASONS TO CLEANSE YOUR SKIN DAILY?
Discover the results of this simple beauty ritual , which takes less than 5 minutes, morning and night. Cleanse your skin:
- Brightens, revitalizes, and improves the overall appearance of your skin, reducing typical signs of fatigue, such as bags and dark circles.
- Maintains optimal levels of hydration in the skin, increasing its freshness and softness.
- It enhances the absorption of nutrients and active ingredients in subsequent cosmetics.
- Reduces the appearance of blackheads, acne and sun spots.
- Delays signs of aging, such as wrinkles and expression lines.
At Estetic Medic Garvin, we recommend scheduling a facial every three months, or at least once a year, to maximize the results.
2. EXFOLIATION
The next step in your facial routine is exfoliation, and while it's not recommended to do it daily, it's ideal to exfoliate your skin at least once a week.
This is because a carpet of dead cells covers your skin 24 hours a day, and if it were a room in your house, the cleansing phase would be the daily sweeping brush and the exfoliation phase, the vacuuming you do on the day of the week when you do a deep house cleaning or that intensive "sweep" that completely suctions up all the dead cells.
Although your skin regenerates itself every 28 days, exfoliation accelerates this natural process, helping it breathe and increasing the absorption of nutrients from subsequent products.
Plus, this "vacuum cleaner" is fantastic because, in addition to removing impurities, it brightens and softens your skin.
3. TONIC
The third step in your facial beauty routine is toner, which, unlike the previous products, is not rinsed off. It is left on the skin to purify it. Its main functions include hydrating, revitalizing, and refreshing the skin . It also balances the pH and tightens pores , leaving it ready for subsequent treatment.
We love this one:
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4. SERUM
Did you know that serums began to be marketed with the aim of rejuvenating the skin?
They are so effective because the high concentration of active ingredients contained in their formulas penetrate the deepest layers of your skin to repair it from within in record time.
Consider them a flash elixir of beauty and youth!
Choosing the one that best suits your goals and your skin's needs is essential because these intensive treatments are so powerful that they have the power to fill wrinkles without the need for Botox, deeply hydrate, and revitalize your skin so you radiate freshness wherever you go.
5. EYE AND LIP CONTOUR
Now it's time for the eye and lip contours. The skin around the eyes and lips is the thinnest, most delicate, and most sensitive on the entire face, so these two areas require specific skincare products.
Reduce bags under your eyes, show off a fresh look and increase the volume of your lips with this Lamdors contour.
6. MOISTURIZING CREAM
Although it's in sixth place, moisturizer remains the queen of facial care, and one of the essentials for daily skincare.
Only then, after cleansing, exfoliating, toning, serum, and applying eye and lip contour cream, will your skin be ready to be deeply nourished with a cream that gently embraces it. Confess, how many steps do you skip in your daily facial beauty routine?
At our center in Lloret de Mar, we can help you choose the moisturizer that best suits your skin type. You can also purchase the best high-end cosmetics for sensitive, combination, mature, and anti-aging skin with just one click through our online store.
7. SUN PROTECTION
And finally, sunscreen is a must-have in your facial routine. It's definitely in last place because it's responsible for sealing and protecting your skin from any external damage.
You probably know that the sun, along with tobacco, is the factor that most ages and damages your skin. Whether it's summer or cloudy, protecting your skin 365 days a year with an SPF 50+ cream will keep your skin younger, free of sun spots, and with fewer skin conditions for years to come.
Do you need more reasons to take care of yourself?
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Neither genetics nor luck... consistency is the best secret to healthy, juicy, and beautiful skin.
From here, we encourage you to overcome laziness and maintain these small self-care practices over time. These rituals, repeated over time, will help your skin age beautifully and not prematurely.
We also recommend that you don't try a new product and then discard it after a week. Achieving amazing results takes a process and time. Take your health and beauty seriously, and schedule a professional facial whenever you can.
We promise that making this habit a part of your routine will be the best self-declaration of love you can give yourself.
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