What steps and contents does the skin care process include

In fact, there is no unified process for skin care that is universally applicable. The core is always the three basic items of "cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection." All other operations are options based on personal skin type, current skin condition, and skin care needs. There is no need to impose other people's steps and add burden to yourself.

Take the most basic cleansing as an example. My friends with oily and acne-prone skin will use amino acid compound soap-based cleansers at night in the summer to remove daily sunscreen and oil. When I wake up in the morning, I only use warm and cold water to wash away the nighttime oil on my face. There is a lot of controversy about cleansing. Some people think that exfoliating once a week can help the skin metabolize old cuticles, so that subsequent skin care products can be better absorbed. Many dermatologists also emphasize that healthy skin has a 28-day metabolism cycle. There is no need for additional exfoliation. On the contrary, it is easy to destroy the protective shield of the skin's surface and cause sensitive skin.

Don’t dawdle after washing your face. Moisturize quickly while your face is still a little moist. This can lock the moisture in your skin. In autumn and winter in the north, if you have dry skin, you have to add a layer of occlusive cream after applying lotion after toner. My best friend was on a business trip in Changchun last winter, and she would even mix two drops of squalane oil into the cream, so that she would not get stuck on the nose or cheeks when applying foundation. If you have oily skin and do this, there is a high probability that you will have several closed lips when you wake up the next day.

Among these three basic steps, sun protection is the only one that is recommended all year round, regardless of whether it is sunny or rainy. After all, tanning and photoaging caused by ultraviolet rays are irreversible. For daily commuting and sitting in the office, a refreshing sunscreen of about SPF30 is enough. If you go for outdoor activities such as hiking at the beach, you have to switch to a high-power sunscreen of SPF50+ PA++++. You also need to reapply it every two hours. Hard sunscreens such as hats and parasols are more effective. Of course, there are different opinions on sunscreen. Some people think that as long as you close the curtains and stay away from windows, you don’t need to apply sunscreen at all to reduce the burden on your skin. Others believe that as long as there is visible light, there will be UV damage, even at home. This completely depends on your own skin care needs. If you are pursuing whitening and anti-aging, use more. If your skin is resistant and you don’t care about tanning, just do whatever is comfortable for you.

If you have additional skin care needs, you can add functional steps after cleansing and before moisturizing. If you want to whiten, you can add VC and nicotinamide essences. If you want to fight aging, you can try A-alcohol and peptide products. However, most of these functional ingredients are irritating, and you have to slowly build up tolerance. When I tried high-concentration A-alcohol a while ago, I didn't do a good job of establishing tolerance, so I applied it directly on the whole face. The result was redness and peeling for almost a week, and it took a long time to return to normal. Operations such as applying facial masks and applying acid are also optional. Many people think that applying facial masks regularly can quickly replenish moisture, and applying acid can brighten and tighten lips. However, many professionals advise that facial masks should be applied up to 2-3 times a week, and each time should not exceed 15 minutes. Acid application is only recommended for healthy skin, no more than once every half a month, and do not touch sensitive skin, otherwise it will damage the skin.

To put it bluntly, the skin care routine depends on the person. Some people have skin that is resistant to damage. They can still be in good condition just using cleansing, facial cream, and sunscreen. Some people have sensitive skin, so they need to streamline and streamline again. Don’t follow the trend and buy a bunch of bottles and cans to pile on your face. The one that suits you is the best.