Double cleanse always! Starting off your routine with an oil based cleanser to remove makeup, dirt, or any natural skin oils that can be living on the skin. Your second cleanse should be a water based product to encourage a deeper cleanse.
There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding skin care products as to what the “correct” order of application is. It can be really confusing when you go pick up a hot new product and try to include it into your current routine.
The order in which you apply your skincare products is the difference between them working and throwing your money down the sink! You really want those key ingredients to penetrate your skin and do their job. Improper order can slow and often totally block the health effects of your skincare products.
“Flawless skin is the most universally desired human feature”. -Desmond Morris This quote from Desmond Morris in 1967 still holds true today and has been backed by market surveys as recently as 2015. This is why skin care is a trillion dollar business in the United States alone! Our human need to “advertise” our health to one another is a leading force in the development and sale of nearly 14 million skin care products each year. For years we have been “treating” all of our skin issues as they come. If you have dry skin they have an entire regimen for that, – oily skin, a whole new line promising to dry it all right up. Do you live in...
Treating your skin symptoms (like acne, dry skin etc.) is only treating the effect of a cause. It is paramount to find out the cause of your symptoms and give your body the nutrients and environment it needs to heal itself and achieve and maintain its optimal skin health.
Skin care isn’t just about applying creams and serums to your face, there are other (important) contributing factors that can make or break the appearance your skin. There are 5 Important Pillars of Skin Health that every person should add to their skincare routine!
