Looking in the mirror and the feeling of having flawless, glowing skin feels like an accomplishment of its own. To have glowing skin requires taking great care of your skin and following a good skincare routine order. Today, a consumer has a plethora of options for a skincare routine, product reviews, your dermatologist’s opinions, etc. Keeping everything aside, lets learn some basic steps to a virtuous skincare routine and how to keep it glowing every day.

Why do you need a skincare routine order?

The term skincare is all about investing in a simple and non-complicated regime to keep looking your best always. Our skin sheds skin cells throughout the day. An effective routine will protect it from the harmful UV rays, acne, pigmentation etc. Hence, a good skincare routine no matter what your skin type is (oily, combination, dry, sensitive) is needed to target problem areas and make it look flawless. Let’s read ahead about the steps to a skincare routine.

An ideal skincare routine order consists of three main steps:

1. Cleansing
2. Toning
3. Moisturizing
   

1. Cleansing

The first step is rinsing your face with water and applying a small amount of gentle cleanser. Massage all over your face with the cleanser and apply tender pressure while doing so. It is important to choose a face cleanser, who’s ingredients are derived from natural sources and does not strip your skin from its essential healthy oil. Hi9 Deep Pore Cleanser removes dirt and oil from the skin and its oil trapping formula removes blackheads as well.

For the desired results, follow the AM/PM routine to avoid clogged pores, dull skin, and pimples. Golden Rule – Be patient with your skincare routine. Give time to your skincare routine to work and don’t expect results overnight. Ideally, a good skincare routine order takes anywhere between 6 to 12 weeks for it to start showing results. Before choosing your cleanser, do identify essential topics like skin type, side effects if any, etc.

2. Toning

Toners were first used in the 1980s to dry up oily skin and remove any leftover dirt by applying an alcohol-based product to the skin. Time however has changed now, and today medicine and skin care, in particular, have evolved massively. Toners are a water-based skin care liquid that is applied to skin with either your fingers or a cotton ball after cleansing your face. Toning is vital as it helps to keep your skin clean and free from dirt while also giving you an extra dose of active and refreshing ingredients. Always apply the toner before using the moisturizer or serum. It also aids in balancing the pH level of your skin.

Hi9 Illuminating Skin Toner enriched with herbal extracts and special moisturizing actives like sodium hyalunate that rejuvenates your skin and offers a refreshing treat. It wipes off all the impurities and also helps in closing the deep pores. Result, a beautifully toned skin

3. Moisturizing

Last but not the least is the face moisturizer, that aids in keeping your skin fresh and hydrated. It helps soften the skin and assists in preventing water from escaping through the outer layers of the skin. Doctors suggest using moisturizer all year long, no matter what your skin type because keeping your skin hydrated is essential for healthy, glowing skin. You can pick a moisturizer formula based on your skin type.
If you have oily skin, you can use a gel moisturizer which is water-based. Hi9 Hydra Gel Moisturizer is a unique oil free formula with hydra boost technology that locks skin moisture, adds moisture and replenishes it for optimum hydration. It absorbs very quickly and is lightweight.

If your skin type is normal, you can use a lotion-based moisturizer that just has the perfect moisturizing level. If your skin is dry, you can use a cream-based moisturizer that is heavier than a lotion and oil-based. Ingredients such as emollients, humectants, ceramides, and occlusives are vital in quenching dryness.
Finally, if your skin is sensitive and inflamed, you can use a balm that is identical to cream and useful for extremely dry skin. Look for formulas that are hypoallergenic and free of possible irritants, like fragrance and alcohol.

Make sure you apply the moisturizer with clean hands, especially if you are using it from a jar. Applying regular moisturizer to your skin can help strengthen your skin barrier and prevent various types of skin issues.

Sunscreen is another important skin care product that is crucial and should be a part of your skincare regimen all year long. Daily use of sunscreen avoids the formation of wrinkles and fine lines on your skin and also helps in changing the appearance of pores over time. It also shields your skin from the harmful cancerous elements from the UV rays emitted by the sun. Using a sunscreen of SPF 30 or more is often recommended by the experts.

Cherry on the Top - Serums

Serums are powerful skin allies that not only help in treating your skin care problems but also help in protecting them. They deliver strong ingredients that address different issues such as wrinkles, dark spots, pigmentation etc. A lot of dermatologists advise people to use a general antioxidant serum in the morning which slows down signs of aging and prevents the formation of radicals. Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant serum that can be used by people of all ages. The citrusy serum helps reverse a lot of skin damage from the sun and other pollutants present around us. For people with a dark skin tone, hyperpigmentation can be a common issue and can be mitigated by simply using a vitamin C serum in the morning.

Conclusion – Taking care of your skin is an important task and one of the main things to keep in mind while doing so is knowing the right steps. Knowing the correct skincare routine order helps to combat skin issues and keeps your skin soft, shiny, and healthy. A skincare routine ideally takes between 6 to 8 weeks to work before showing results. It is important to stay patient and regularly follow the routine during that time. Once you see the results, you will start following them more seriously.

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