A simplified back-to-school beauty routine

That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide to help you perfect your skincare routine and look your best. Every fall, it’s the same story: we rush around trying to get the whole family ready for the new school year.

 

The result? We often forget to take care of ourselves.

But self-care doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. 

 

In fact, it can be as easy as taking a few moments every morning and night to follow a skincare routine that refreshes your complexion. With just a few simple steps, you can nourish your skin and enjoy a radiant glow.

Ready for a more luminous fall? Read on to discover our perfected, streamlined skincare routine.

The first step to your nighttime routine should be removing all traces of makeup.

Choose a makeup remover that suits your skin type:

• oil for dry or dehydrated skin
• cream or lotion for normal to dry skin
• foaming mousse for oily skin
• micellar water for any skin type.

 

Gently massage your face with your fingertips for 30 to 60 seconds to break down the makeup, then rinse with cool water to tone the skin and stimulate blood circulation.

Morning and night, wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove excess sebum, impurities, and dirt built up throughout the day or night.

 

Dermatologists agree that cleansing is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and reducing the risk of skin conditions and imperfections such as acne, blackheads, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

While it isn’t essential, applying a toner with a cotton pad or your fingertips offers many benefits: it cleanses and gently exfoliates your skin, balances the pH, and hydrates, all while prepping your face for the next steps in your routine, which enhances their effectiveness.

 

Used morning and night, toner also tightens pores and evens out your complexion, for a brighter, more radiant appearance.

Applying a serum followed by a moisturizer tailored to your needs deeply nourishes your skin, providing hydration, suppleness and elasticity.

This step is essential both morning and night.

 

With a wide variety of serums and moisturizers on the market, it’s important to choose the right combo for your skin type—whether it’s normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive, or acne-prone.

An often overlooked yet vital part of your morning routine should be applying sunscreen.

 

Whether it’s summer or winter, sunny or cloudy, skincare experts agree that you need to apply an SPF of 15 or higher to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Say goodbye to hyperpigmentation and premature aging!

Want to add a little something extra to your weekend skincare routine for some well-deserved self-care?

• Exfoliants and scrubs are perfect for getting rid of dead skin and impurities and help prevent blackheads and pimples.
• Follow up with a purifying or moisturizing mask to deeply nourish your skin.

 

A word of caution: over-exfoliating can be counterproductive and irritate your skin. For best results, limit the use of masks and scrubs to once a week.