Basic Skincare 101

Skincare can definitely be an overwhelming subject. When you walk into a beauty and wellness section of the store, aisles and aisles of skincare products - cleansers, serums, moisturizers and essences galore can lead your eyes to glaze over, and we totally get it.

Here is a basic, beginning guide to your simple skincare routine:

When you're just beginning, its best to start with a simple skincare routine. Start with a basic three: cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. From there, as you gain confidence and regularity in your skincare routine, you can add more targeted products if you like.

Basic Skincare Routine:

All you need is two products twice a day

AM: Cleanse your skin to start your day. Follow with a moisturizing sunscreen.

PM: Cleanse your skin to remove product, free radical and sweat. Moisturize.

Oily Skin

Your face is shiny or greasy by mid-day regardless of the season.

You frequently experience breakouts

You have large visible pores

Combination Skin

Your T-Zone is consistently oily and your cheeks are often dry

Your visible pores are concentrated to your T-zone area

You experience acne and dry patches at the same time

Dry Skin

You experience dry patches or flaking skin mid-day

Your skin is rarely oily, even at the end of the day

Your skin often feels tight, itchy or dry after cleansing

Normal Skin

Your skin doesn’t get more oily or more dry during the day

You only experience dry patches or excess oil seasonally

You rarely experience breakouts or are sensitive to products

Sensitive Skin

You often experience redness or irritation after applying new products or products with ingredients like fragrance

You have skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or psoriasis

Once you determine your skintype, grab a cleanser and moisturizer that align with your preferences and skintype. Think of what you want in your products. Do you care about fragrance? Are you avoiding certain ingredients?

Once you have those two, find your moisturizing sunscreen and begin your basic skincare routine!