What does the skin care process include?

There is no fixed process for daily skin care that is universal across the Internet. The core must-dos are always cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. All other functional steps are additional items that can be flexibly adjusted according to skin type, skin care needs, and the environment. There are no "must-do" requirements.

When many people first get into skin care, they are easily fooled by the "7-step complete skin care" and "one less step will have no effect" on the Internet. They feel that if you apply less than one layer, you will lose. When I helped my cousin who had just entered college to tidy up the dressing table, I saw her stocking up more than a dozen toners, essences, and creams. She applied layer upon layer of toners, essences, and creams on her face every time she applied skin care. As a result, her face became dull and closed within two months. When she went to see a dermatologist, she found out that excessive skin care disrupted the skin's own metabolic rhythm and caused skin problems.

Speaking of which, some people must be curious, who listens to the hotly debated questions on the Internet about "should I cleanse my face in the morning?" and "should I do a second cleanse?" In fact, both viewpoints have corresponding applicable groups. People with oily or combination skin who think that cleansing is necessary in the morning are mostly those with oily or combination skin. After sleeping all night, the oily T-zone will make them fry an egg. They always feel mushy without cleansing, and it is easy to apply sunscreen and make-up afterwards. ； Most people who think it is completely unnecessary to use it have dry skin and sensitive skin. The sebaceous glands themselves do not secrete strongly. The small amount of oil metabolized at night is just a natural moisturizer. Just rinse it with warm water. On the contrary, using cleansing will damage the stratum corneum by over-cleansing. I have combination-to-oily and sensitive skin. In the summer, I use a mild amino acid cleanser to cleanse the oily T-zone in the morning. In the winter, I only rinse the entire face with warm water. After adjusting like this for more than half a year, the redness on my face is much less than when I used to cleanse it every morning and night.

In fact, it is easy to understand if the skin care process is compared to putting a special protective layer on the skin. Cleansing is the first step to clear the foundation, and remove excess oil on the face, dust from the outside world, and residual makeup and sunscreen. Otherwise, the dirt will clog the pores, and no matter how many expensive nutrients you apply later, it will not be absorbed, and it will be prone to acne breakouts.； Moisturizing is to fill the gaps in the brick wall structure of the skin and replenish enough lipids between keratinocytes so that water will not leak out. Dry skin is prone to dusting in winter, and sensitive muscles become red and stinging. Most of them are caused by insufficient moisturizing. ； Sunscreen is the last layer of all-weather protective shield. Ultraviolet rays exist regardless of cloudy or rainy days. Tanning is still a trivial matter. Long-term accumulation of photoaging and collagen loss are the biggest enemies on the road to anti-aging. If you are lazy in this step, applying expensive anti-aging essences will be like throwing money away.

As for the steps that everyone often asks about, such as essence, facial mask, and exfoliation, they are actually all bonus items. You can add them when you have clear needs such as whitening, anti-aging, and acne removal. If you catch up with the seasonal changes and the period of sensitive skin and acne breakouts, you have to subtract. Just keep the three core steps. Don't pile up a mess of functional products on your face. For example, my friends with oily skin usually use cleansing + anti-acne essence + oil-controlling lotion at night for skin care in the summer. They even skip cleansing in the morning, rinse with warm water and apply sunscreen before going out. Their skin condition is still very stable. On the contrary, my friends with oily skin who follow the skin care routine of dry skin and apply facial masks every day often end up with acne all over their face.

You really don’t need to copy other people’s skin care routines. Pay more attention to the condition of your own skin. The one that is comfortable and does not make you angry is the most suitable routine for you~