Do I need a skincare routine?
Yes.
It doesn’t matter if you never had acne. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or woman. It doesn’t matter if you live a healthy lifestyle: eating whole foods and not smoking or drinking. Everyone is still exposed to toxins, chemicals, and pollutants in the environment. These negatively affect one’s health, including the skin.
You do not need a luxurious or multi-step skincare routine. It can be basic and still be effective.
All you need are a couple of products.
- Cleanser
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
These three products are the foundation of your skincare routine. You can add all those serums and acids and toners to help specific problem areas. But to have basic clean skin, these three products are needed.
Yes, living a healthy lifestyle is going to help your skin, but it is not 100% going to get rid of the environmental hazards in and on your body.
To create a good and effective skincare routine, you need to figure out your skin type. There are 5 skin types: oily, dry, combination, normal, and sensitive.
Read some articles and watch some youtube videos by skin professionals. This will help you figure out your skin type and also find some good skincare products depending on your skin, your problem areas, and your budget.
Having a skincare routine doesn’t need to be expensive. I use affordable products to better my skin. Some great affordable brands that can be found at Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Sephora, or Ulta Beauty are CeraVe, La Roche Posay, Paula’s Choice, The Inkey List, and The Ordinary.
Remember, the skin is the largest organ of your body. Protect it.