New to the world of skincare? There’s no getting away from the fact that giving your skin some love and attention, not to mention the right ingredients and products, can make a huge difference to your complexion. However, knowing where and how to get started can often be a challenge!
Fortunately, this is something that Celestolite can help with. Keep reading as we share a simple beginner’s guide to putting together an effective skincare routine that even a pro would be proud of!
First, Make Sure That You Know Your Skin Type
As you’ll soon see, building a skincare routine isn’t difficult. There are certain steps that should be followed – so long as you methodically work through each one, you’ll be covering all bases.
However, in order to make sure that you’re actually using the right products for each step of your routine, you’ll need to know your skin type. This will tell you so much about your skin’s needs and will greatly influence the rest of your routine.
Identifying Your Skin Type
The good news is that figuring out your skin type is easy. Start by cleansing your skin with a gentle cleanser and then leaving it bare for 30 minutes. Then, see which of the following skin types your skin most resembles:
- If your skin feels greasy and looks shiny, this indicates oily skin. This skin type produces more oil than necessary, so the products that you choose will need to be able to remove that excess oil without weighing your skin down.
- Skin that looks oily in some areas but dry in others would fall under the category of combination skin. While you could invest in two separate sets of products (one for dry skin and one for oily), beginners usually find it easier to opt for products that are designed for all skin types.
- If your skin looks and feels dry, flaky, tight, and uncomfortable, this is a sign of dry skin. Your skin doesn’t produce enough sebum, so your skincare products will need to compensate for this.
- If your skin feels irritated, inflamed, or sensitive, this means that you likely have sensitive skin. You’ll need to keep your skincare routine super gentle as your skin barrier will be very vulnerable to damage.
- Normal skin is the easiest skin type – you won’t notice any of the above issues. This means that most products can be used on your skin.
Every Skincare Routine Should Start With a Cleanse
Now that you know what your skin type is, it’s time to turn your attention to your new skincare routine. Fortunately, the first step is easy; cleansing. This is something that everyone needs to do at the start of any skincare routine. If you skip this step, the rest of your skincare products won’t be able to penetrate your skin properly, rendering them ineffective.
While cleansing is non-negotiable, not any cleanser will do. This is the first area where your skin type comes into play as you need to ensure that your choice of cleanser is compatible with your skin type.
Generally, the oilier your skin is, the more powerful your cleanser will need to be. With that said, going for a formula that’s too powerful will only strip away your skin’s natural protective barrier. This will exacerbate the skin concerns that your skin type is dealing with.
Usually, oily skin types do well with a foaming cleanser while dry and sensitive skin responds better to creamy cleansers. Another option would be to opt for a mousse cleanser, like the Celestolite Estrella Cleanser Mousse. This formula works well on all skin types. It’s efficient at cleansing oily skin yet it’s still gentle and moisturizing enough for dry and sensitive skin. For these reasons, it’s the perfect cleanser for a beginner and will provide the perfect start to your skincare routine.
Exfoliate Without Over-Exfoliating
While cleansing is something that you should be doing everyday, twice a day, exfoliating shouldn’t be carried out quite so often. Although similar to cleansing, exfoliators work on a slightly deeper level. Cleansers focus on the skin’s surface whereas exfoliators delve into the pores to pull out blockages and deep-seated impurities.
One of the benefits to exfoliation is that it immediately leaves the skin looking brighter and fresher. This, however, can sometimes lead beginners to exfoliating more often than they should, resulting in over-exfoliation. This is when the skin barrier ends up damaged, causing everything from inflammation and acne to severe dryness and sensitivities.
So, first and foremost, make sure that you know how often to exfoliate. Again, this is where knowing your skin type is useful:
- Oily skin – exfoliate 2-3 times a week
- Combination and normal skin – exfoliate twice a week
- Dry skin – exfoliate 1-2 times a week
- Sensitive skin – exfoliate once every 7-10 days
Using the right exfoliator is also essential. Pick one that’s too powerful for your skin type and this will also lead to the symptoms of over-exfoliation. The Celestolite Estrella Facial Peel is one that’s compatible with all skin types. It contains ingredients that effectively remove dead skin cells without causing any harm to the skin’s natural protective barrier.
Understanding the Power of Serums
Many find serums to be the most exciting stage of their skincare routine. Why? Because these products have the potential to truly transform your complexion. They’re packed with a high concentration of active ingredients, enabling them to produce significant changes.
While you’ll need to keep your skin type in mind when choosing serums, you should also consider your main skin goals. Many serums consist of targeted formulas that work toward a specific end result – ideally, this should align with what you’re hoping to see from your skincare routine.
Take the Celestolite Mars Stellar Serum, for example. This formula is all about hydration, with dehydration being an issue that all skin types commonly face. It hydrates with humectants – ingredients that have moisture-binding properties. This keeps the serum lightweight and non-greasy, ensuring its suitability for all skin types.
The Estrella Renewing Vitamin C Serum is another one that all skin types can enjoy. It’s infused with two forms of vitamin C – an antioxidant that does so much for the skin. Research shows that vitamin C can help with the appearance of everything from acne to aging to dryness, making it an ingredient that just about everyone would benefit from.
Of course, you don’t need to limit yourself to just one serum. These products can easily be layered over each other, enabling you to really tailor your skincare routine to meet your skin’s needs. With that said, as a beginner, avoid using more than two serums at a time. Once your skin has grown accustomed to your new skincare habits, you could then consider adding in a third.
Are Eye Serums and Creams Really Necessary?
One area where skincare beginners often feel confused is when it comes to eye care products. Some will say that these are must-haves whereas others will claim that they’re not necessary in the slightest.
What’s the truth? This depends on your skin. Facial skincare products will, to an extent, care for your eye area. However, it’s important to understand that the skin around your eyes is thinner and more fragile than the skin on the rest of your face. This is why it’s so prone to wrinkling, sagging, puffiness, and dark circles.
While you may want to keep your routine simple to start with and exclude the use of eye care products, it would be worth adding one in once you get into the swing of things. Pick one that’s geared toward the eye area-related concerns that you’re experiencing and you should see some fantastic results.
The Celestolite Estrella Eye Serum would be a great product to consider. It’s formulated to tackle the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. With vitamin C and licorice root extract, it will also lighten the look of dark circles and discoloration, giving your eye area a look of renewed radiance.
On the other hand, if your eye area feels dry or dehydrated, the Estrella Hydrating Eye Cream would be a good fit. With a blend of plant oils, vitamins, peptides, and antioxidants, it will leave the skin around your eyes feeling firm, smooth, and supple.
Choosing the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin
The final stage of any skincare routine, no matter your skin type, should be to moisturize. This is important for a few reasons. Firstly, a moisturizer will give your skin an extra layer of hydration. It will also seal this moisture, along with the other skincare products you’ve applied, in, preventing it all from evaporating away. A good moisturizer will also provide antioxidants and other skin-loving ingredients to encourage a healthier-looking complexion.
When choosing a moisturizer, there are a few factors to consider. Your skin type is one. Dry and sensitive skin will need a thicker moisturizer than oily or combination skin.
The time of day should also influence your choice of moisturizer. Daytime calls for a lighter formula that won’t leave your skin feeling heavy or greasy if you sweat or apply makeup over the top. Some day creams also include SPF, saving you from having to apply a separate sunscreen over the top. The Celestolite Nova Bright Skin Cream (SPF 30) is one, with this moisturizer also packed with hydrating and antioxidant ingredients.
The evenings call for a richer cream with even more antioxidants. While you sleep, your skin cells turn their attention to regeneration and repair. Moisture loss increases overnight too. Ideally, your evening moisturizer should cater to all of this, just like the Celestolite Estrella Night Cream does.
Creating the Perfect Skincare Routine With Celestolite
When you’re new to skincare, the thought of creating a full skincare routine can seem intimidating. However, stick to the guidelines and advice that we’ve shared above and you’ll be off to a great start! Be consistent with your new skincare routine and you’ll soon begin to see various improvements in your complexion.
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