Introduction
Our skin is constantly exposed to dust, pollution, and other environmental factors which cause the quality of our skin to stumble. So now you need a way out of this problem, right?? No matter whether you need a casual approach towards your skincare routine or are ready to gobble up any kind of advice you find on the internet, everybody wants to know which are the best habits you need to incorporate in your daily routine skincare so as to achieve dazzling, attractive and clear skin. Here we compile the best skin care tips from our expert dermatologist who use them to take care of their skin.
1. Cleanser
Your cleanser plays the main part in removing dirt, and impurities from your skin. You should choose your cleanser according to your skin type.
- For dry skin: Choose a cleanser that has hydrating properties and is having milky as well as no foaming texture.
- For oily skin: Choose a cleanser that has foaming properties and Salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in its ingredient list.
- For combination skin: Choose a cleanser that has a clear and jelly-like consistency and contains Vitamin E and Allantoin.
2. Toner
3 types of formulas are present in the market i.e., alcohol-based, glycerin/glycol-based, and water-based. Use alcohol-based toner cautiously. Choose your toner based on your skin type. Toner does 3 functions which are deep cleansing, balancing your pH as well as balancing your complexion.
3. Moisturizer
The work of moisturizer is to lock moisture in your skin thus preventing dryness and associated irritation. The ultimate choice depends on your skin type such as:
- For dry skin: Use the heavier oil-based formula.
- For oily skin: Use lighter water-based formula
- For normal/combination skin: Use lighter water-based formula For sensitive skin: See for soothing ingredients like aloe vera.
4. Sunscreen
Sunscreens are divided into three types: one which blocks UV rays, second which blocks infrared rays, and third the regular ones. Choose sunscreen which gives an SPF of 50 and above. Apply at least 2 to 3 times throughout the day after cleaning your face and other frequently exposed body parts. For those who spend more time in front of a computer screen chose sunscreen which has infra-red blocking properties, for children mineral sunscreen is preferred, for acne and oily skin use sunscreen which is oil-free, for those who have pigmentation problems choose tinted sunscreen that has iron oxide.
5. Vitamin C serum
Vitamin C offers multiple benefits to your skin when applied in the form of ascorbic acids as can lessen redness and pigmentation in addition to providing hydration and helping give radiance to your skin and many others. The concentration between 10% and 20% is considered safe to use and does not interfere with other skin care products having alpha hydroxyl acids, retinol, and SPF.
6. Retinol
It is a form of Vitamin A and is added in many skin care products such as creams, lotions, gels, ointments, etc. It offers multiple benefits such as unblocking pores while also exfoliating skin as well as reducing the appearance of fine lines as well as wrinkles.
7. Anti-ageing cream
Anti-aging creams contain a mixture of ingredients that insist to have anti-aging properties such as retinol, epidermal growth factor, alpha hydroxyl acid, equol, coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, etc. They also have a moisturizer as the base in the cream which also provide moisturizing property.
8. Special indications
Special conditions require the use of special products those which do not aggravate the condition. For example, if you have acne then look for salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, and azelaic acid. If you have rosacea then ditch products that have alcohol, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, sodium lauryl sulfate, and salicylic acid as these will further irritate your skin. If you are looking for skin whitening options then look for glutathione, azelaic acid, phytic acid, kojic acid, etc.