Skincare 101: Introduction

Hey guys, welcome back!  This is the first part of my Skincare 101 series!!

This series is meant to give all of you basic information about skincare.  This information will help all of you pick the best products for your budget and skin!

So why is skincare so important?  A good skincare regimen is important for a few reasons.  First of all, your skin is your body's largest organ and problems with your skin can indicate other problems inside of your body.  When you are taking care of your skin you can spot abnormal issues that you might not have noticed otherwise.  Another huge reason you should have a good skincare regimen is to prevent premature aging.  About 80% of premature aging comes from external factors such as, sun exposure, alcohol consumption, and smoking.  Prevention is always easier than reversal.

There are four main components that you should include in your skincare routine.  They are: cleansing, toning, treatments, and moisturizing.

1. Cleansers/Makeup Removing wipes

Cleansers remove makeup, dead skin cells, dirt, and oil from the skin.  It is important to note that not all cleansers remove make up.  I recommend using makeup removing wipes before cleansing. 

2. Toner

I get the question all the time: Why do I need a toner?  Well, during the cleansing process you break down the protective layer of the skin, changing the pH.  When you tone, you restore the skin back to its natural pH.

3. Treatments

I will get into treatments alot more in a later post.  The four main categories are: masks, exfoliants, and serums.

4. Moisturizer

I would like to start by saying that ALL SKIN TYPES need to moisturize!! You just need to find the moisturizer that is right for your skin. So you should have two moisturizers, one for day and one for night.  Your day moisturizer should contain an SPF of at least 15 but not over 30.  Night creams are usually a little heavier and do not contain an SPF.

I know that was a very brief overview of each category, but there will a dedicated post for each in the coming weeks.  I love you guys and thank you for all of your support! I hope you are ready for Skincare 101: Cleansers!!!

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