What content and methods does the skin care process include?

We ordinary people's daily skin care cannot focus on the three basic steps of "cleansing-moisturizing-sun protection". The remaining functional steps are all superimposed on demand according to our skin type, skin problems and skin care needs. There is no saying online that you must complete more than ten steps to be called effective skin care.

Take cleansing as an example. When they first get into skin care, many people always think that the cleaner they are, the better. They cleanse their face with a strong soap base in the morning and evening, exfoliate every other day, and rub their face with cleansing oil. I used to have a best friend with mixed oil-tolerant skin. She struggled with oil control every day in the summer, and the barrier was damaged after only two months of washing. When exposed to the sun or cold wind, her face turned as red as an apple. It took half a year to recover. There is a lot of controversy online now about whether to remove sunscreen every day. In fact, there is no standard answer at all. If you wear waterproof outdoor sunscreen or wear makeup, you really need to use makeup remover products to clean it. If you just wear ordinary non-waterproof sunscreen for commuting, ordinary amino acid cleansers or even warm water can clean it off. There is no need to over-cleanse and toss the skin.

The primary purpose after cleansing is to lock in the skin's moisture. Don't believe what is said on the Internet about the need to add a layer of water, essence, lotion, and cream. It really depends on your skin type and scene. I went on a business trip to the Northeast last winter, and the light essences I brought with me were completely useless in the minus 20-degree wind. Within three minutes of washing my face, I applied a thick layer of highly occlusive cream. My entire face was moisturized all day long, and there was no sign of breakouts. Of course, some people think that lotion is a complete IQ tax. This also depends on personal habits. If you like to use it after applying it, you can use it. If you don’t want to bother, skip applying cream directly. It will not have a big impact on the final moisturizing effect.

Among these three basic steps, sunscreen can be said to have the highest investment-output ratio. Don’t think that you only need to apply it when the sun is shining brightly in summer. In winter, on cloudy days, or even when you sit indoors by the window, ultraviolet rays can penetrate the glass and reach your skin. Eighty percent of skin aging and spot problems are related to photoaging. My aunt didn't like to use sunscreen when she was young. When she was forty, the sun spots on her face were more obvious than those of my uncle who often went to construction sites. In the past two years, she insisted on applying sun screen every day and wore a wide-brimmed hat when going out. Not only did the spots fade a lot, but she also looked three to five years younger than her peers. There are also different opinions on the choice of sun protection multiples. Some people say that SPF30 is enough for daily commuting, while others say that you must use SPF50 to feel at ease. In fact, depending on the scenario, if you stay indoors all day and seldom go out, the sun protection value of a daily moisturizing belt with SPF15 is enough. If you need to do outdoor activities for a long time, you should not only choose high-power sun protection of SPF50+PA++++, but also remember to reapply it every two or three hours. Hard sun protection with a mask or hat will have a better effect.

If you have clear functional needs, such as whitening, anti-aging, and acne removal, then consider adding corresponding functional products to the basic process. For example, if you have acne, you can apply anti-acne essence after cleansing, and then apply moisturizing products to soothe. If you want anti-aging, you can add A alcohol or peptide essence, but you must pay attention to gradually building up tolerance. Don't pile all functional products on your face at once, which will cause additional burden on the skin. Many people are confused about the order of skin care. In fact, except for the fact that sunscreen must be used at the end of all skin care steps, and some special functional ingredients need to avoid acidic products, ordinary skin care products basically follow the principle of thinning first and then thickening. There is no need to check the half-hour guide for the order. If you are comfortable applying it yourself and there are no symptoms of redness and stinging on the skin, it is a good process for you.