My skin type is oily, sensitive and acne prone which is quite problematic to handle! But I follow a certain skincare routine and some tips to keep it healthy. Here are 9 easy skincare tips that I have been following for years and are really helpful when you want some self-care at home that are quick and easy to follow.
1. Clean Your Face Twice a Day
Cleaning is obviously the first step in setting the foundation for a good skincare routine. Cleaning your face twice daily in the morning and at night with a good facewash for your skin type is a very important skincare tip that I learned overtime. You can choose one that has less chemicals in it or can also use a natural face mask for cleaning your skin on a daily basis.
2. Moisturize Your Face
After cleaning your skin, moisturize with a light weight cream, gel or lotion suited for your skin type. Moisturizer is very important for your skin and you should always keep your skin moisturized throughout the day. A very useful skincare tip is to reapply your moisturizer whenever it feels dry because you don’t want to end up having dry cracks on your skin. Effectively moisturized skin even helps in preventing wrinkles in the long run.
3. Never Skip Sunscreen
Did you know that you should apply sunscreen all year round and not only during the summers? When I found out about this skincare tip, I then searched for a good sunscreen that will suit me all year round. It is very important to apply the sunscreen during the day time even when you are at home because the harmful sun rays do reach inside of our homes too. Sunscreen should be applied every day, in all the seasons that is during summers, rainy season and also during winters.
4. Use Soap Free Body Wash
We often neglect taking care of our body but you should also pamper your body with some self-care! One of the best skincare tip that I got is using a soap free body wash for daily use. Body washes are much milder and less harsh on your skin compared to a chemical laden soap. Try using a soap free, less chemical containing body wash or try using any kind of organic soap brands that are mild on the skin.
5. Moisturize your Body
Moisturizing the skin on your body is equally important as it’s for the face. Always moisturize your arms and legs and the dry parts on your body. If this seems too time consuming for you then just moisturize your hands and feet daily. Hands and feet tend to get more wrinkles than the rest of our body so always moisturize them. Also don’t forget to use a body lotion with sunscreen in it during the day time. Skin on our body gets affected by the harmful rays too.
6. Scrub Twice A Week
Scrubbing is another skincare tip that you should definitely not compromise on. Scrubbing your face and body is essential for removing the dead skin cells so that when you moisturize or put some healthy product on it, the absorption will be much better. Scrub twice a week with a good scrub or you can also use a homemade scrub for your face and body.
7. Homemade Face & Body Masks
I have been using homemade face masks for years. I don’t go for any salon skin treatments at all. I am rather scared that my skin would react badly if I go for any salon skin treatment. That’s why I use homemade face and body masks a lot. It’s natural and healthy in the long run. You just have to find out the ingredients that suit your skin.
8. Change Your Pillow Cover Frequently
This is a major factor in reducing pimples. Pillow covers accumulate so much dirt and oil because you sleep on it for hours. The oil from your hair and skin ends up on your pillow throughout the night, this causes rashes and pimples to your skin. My pimples reduced significantly when I started following this skincare tip years ago.
9. Keep A Separate Face Towel
Keeping a separate face towel is quite necessary because of the benefits that it will have in the long run. It’s better not to use the towel we use for drying the body and keep a separate towel for face and also keep on changing this towel too just like you change the pillow covers.
There you go! Follow these tips for a better skincare routine when you are at home and keep your skin healthy and clear looking. Which one did you like the most? Let me know in the comment section below!
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