Building an Effective Skin Care Routine by Mariam Toyin Lawal

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The science behind skincare products is to - Give -it - Time, There's no such things like an instant fix when repairing your skin, results are only seen through consistent use. Generally, it takes about 28 days for skin cells to turn over, which means that almost all products require at least one month of consistent use before you see the result.

To simplify the skincare routine, it is best to break it down to daily,  weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.  Draw out the routine and schedule them in your diary.

The daily routine is further broken down into morning and evening routine. While daytime is simple and targeted towards preventing damage, night routine usually contains more powerful ingredients and targetted towards our "SKIN GOAL" -  anti-aging, toning,  repairing etc.

 For those who desired to lighten, nighttime is the time to apply your products. NEVER USE LIGHTENING PRODUCTS IN THE DAYTIME. Create a night regimen that suits your skin/goal.

Products should be applied incorrect order for maximum results. You can layer multiple products from thinnest to thickest.

Never mix the serum with a moisturizer, this lessens the ability of the serum to absorb effectively, products should be applied one by one

Drink 4 x 75cl of water, get a minimum of 8 hours sleep, then follow this routine accordingly from thinnest to thickest.

1) DAILY ROUTINE

MORNING: 

•CLEANSER

•TONER

•ANTIOXIDANTS  SERUM ( VITAMIN C)

•MOISTURISER + SPF

* don't forget to moisturize your hands too

NIGHT ROUTINE

•MAKE UP REMOVER

•CLEANSER

•TONER

•SERUM (treatments - anti-aging, acne, brightening etc)

•EYE CREAM

•NIGHT CREAM

• HAND CREAM / MOISTURIZER OR JELLY TO moisturize your hands overnight

WEEKLY ROUTINE

•DIY facial - Facial Scrub,  Mask,

•Brow grooming

•Shaving

•Exercise three times a week

•Change your pillowcases weekly

•Disinfect Cell phone screen to prevent bacterial /facial acne

•Clean your make up brushes

MONTHLY ROUTINE

•Exfoliate your body

•Spa visit - Professional facials, Massage, Deep exfoliation

•Manicure / pedicure

• Hair mask / intensive hair treatment

YEARLY

•Visit your dentist every 6 months for check up and professional cleaning to remove stains and tartar between gums. A cleaned teeth add to your overall beauty.

•Visit a dermatologist for thorough skin examination.

Remember to be consistent and patient, result can only be measured if you consistently follow a routine. Choose products that work for your skin type as well as your desired goal.  Please GIVE IT TIME.

Remain beauty-full