Gentle cleansing is the essential first step in any good routine. It prepares your skin to absorb the good stuff that comes next, like serums and moisturizers. If you start with a stressed, stripped face, those expensive products won’t work as well. By being kind to your skin from the very first step, you protect its health, boost your glow, and get more value from the rest of your skincare products.
Make it simple and visible! Wash and chop veggies like bell peppers and cucumbers as soon as you get home from the store, so they’re ready to grab. Keep a bowl of colorful fruit on your counter. Try adding a big handful of spinach to your morning smoothie or berries to your yogurt. Start with one extra serving a day. Small, easy steps are the secret to making a lasting glow-up habit.
Stick with it for at least one month, but ideally for 6 to 8 weeks. This gives your skin the full cycle it needs to renew itself. Jumping to a new product every week confuses your skin and makes it hard to know what’s working. If you haven’t seen any positive change after two months of steady use, it’s probably safe to say that particular product isn’t your perfect match.
The five main types are normal, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. Normal skin is balanced—not too oily or dry. Oily skin often looks shiny and may have larger pores. Dry skin can feel tight or look flaky. Combination skin is oily in some areas (like your forehead and nose) and dry in others. Sensitive skin gets red or irritated easily. Most of us fit into one of these categories, and it’s the first step to building your perfect skincare strategy.