You only need two friends: a gentle cleanser and a daily moisturizer with sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher). Wash your face every night to remove the day’s dirt and makeup. Every morning, put on your moisturizer with SPF to hydrate and shield your skin from the sun. That’s it! Once this feels normal, you can think about adding one more product, like a serum.
It’s best not to. Thicker creams are designed for overnight repair, not for under makeup and sunscreen. They might leave a shiny finish that makes your makeup slide off. More importantly, your daytime routine needs a dedicated sunscreen, which is the most important product for keeping your skin healthy and young-looking. Your morning moisturizer should be lighter and ideally have SPF, saving the rich treatment for your nightly ritual.
Absolutely. What you eat and drink shows up quickly around your eyes. Too much salty food can cause morning puffiness. Not drinking enough water leads to dark, hollow-looking circles. Aim for 8 glasses of water a day and eat colorful fruits and veggies. Also, getting quality sleep is your best natural beauty treatment. Your skin repairs itself overnight, so a good night’s rest is like free therapy for your eyes.
If you only wash once, you’re leaving a lot on your skin. Skip the morning wash, and you’re applying products onto oily skin. Skip the evening wash, and you’re letting the day’s grime sink in overnight. This can make your pores look bigger, lead to more breakouts, and prevent your other skincare products from working their best. Your skin just can’t get truly clean or fully benefit from your routine.