Sometimes, the simplest things are actually the most difficult. For example: our daily skincare routine. Are we even doing it correctly" In what order do we apply serums and creams" Or, do we wash our face with hot or cold water" So many questions — and now, we’re answering the most pressing ones. We’ve come up with our five favorite skincare secrets that’ll save our face. Read on for an enlightened look at how to properly tackle your daily skincare routine.
1. Wash your face with cool water. Never hot! Yes, a hot rinse is comforting, but it’s not ideal for the skin. In fact, hot water opens the pores and allows more dirt inside, leaving you with congested comedones. So if you’re prone to acne — or just uber sensitive – turn that tap to cool. This is actually a good practice for all skin types as a cool rinse helps to get that blood flowing. 2. Apply water-based serums and creams prior to oil-based. So you have a 10-step skincare routine, and many of those steps include serums — but which go on first" The proper way to layer is water-based first, oil-based last. This is because your skin absorbs water while oil has a tendency to sit on the surface, so if you did oil-based then water-based, you wouldn’t be getting the benefits of the water-based product. Hyaluronic Acid serum first, then your oil-based serum, then your cream. Always finish with sunscreen (obviously).
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