Show your skin the love it needs this summer by bringing your skincare routine back to the basics. Once you remove your make up, consider following these 5 steps for healthy, happy skin.
1. Cleanser
Why? Remove substances such as debris, oil and makeup that clog pores. It is important to start with a clean face so that your skin can benefit from the products your putting on it.
We Recommend: Silk Therapeutics — Refresh Facial Cleanser
This double action cleanser cleans skin without removing the essential natural oils. It’s great for all skin types and only has nine ingredients.
2. Toner
Why? To add skin-replenishing ingredients back into the skin. Toner is responsible for hydrating, refreshing and rebalancing the skin after cleansing. This is also an important step for removing any final traces of make up.
We Recommend: La Mav Organic Skin Science — Purifying Toner
Designed to refine pores and help maintain the skin’s natural pH balance. This product is infused with White Tea and Bilberry Extract for clean, smooth skin.
3. Exfoliant
Why? Exfoliating 2x per week helps to remove build up of dead skin for a brighter, smoother complexion. Exfoliants can be chemical in which dead skin cells and dirt are dissolved with AHAs and BHAs. It can also be done physically, by scrubbing away dead skin cells with sugar, coffee or oatmeal based scrubs.
We Recommend: Trufora — Triple Action Exfoliator
This product formula includes AHAs and BHAs that work in combination with an organic bamboo physical exfoliant. It exfoliates and treats the skin deeply while still being gentle.
4. Serum
Acne Serum — Why? Reduce inflammation and appearance of current breakouts and prevent future ones.
We Recommend: Erin’s Faces — Clarifying Serum
Designed for normal, oily and combination problematic skin types. This acne treatment serum contains organic aloe, antioxidants and tea tree oil to calm skin.
Nutrient Boosting Serum — Why? Soften signs of aging, dark spots, discolouration and repair skin.
We Recommend: Tropic Skincare — Super Greens
Healthy greens boost your skin’s natural defences and nutrient levels. This lightweight formula contains green coffee and tamanu oils to help accelerate skin repair.
5. Moisturizer
Why? Hydrate skin and lock in moisture. Daily use improves skin and helps to keep it looking smooth and plump.
We Recommend: Jusu Body — Face Cream
This face moisturizer is available for normal, oily, and dry skin types. Works to support elasticity and soften skin to leave it looking radiant.
Summer Essential Series: A Simplistic Skincare Routine was originally published in Think Dirty on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.