How to apply a beauty product for best results?
Spending a hundred dollars on your skin care products, but still not getting any magical results? We prefer to work harder than work smarter. The Same is the case here. We spend a lot of money on our skin care products and if we don’t get what we want for our skin, then we simply increase the number of skin care products on our dressing table instead of knowing the actual reason behind it. Here is a very simple and most common reason for not getting the results which we want is that our way of using and applying the products is wrong. Sometimes we follow the wrong sequence and sometimes we use the wrong technique to do it. Buying expensive products is not the only solution to your problem, but using them properly is a real mission. Here are some ways and sequences, some wonderful combinations to enhance the results, and some highlighted wrong combinations that can reverse your skin care results.
STEPS OF APPLYING SKINCARE PRODUCTS:
The Applying process of skin care products in the right sequence is very essential because if you don’t do this step right, it means you are disturbing the whole process.
The very first step before starting any skin care routine should be deep cleansing with an effective cleanser. Cleansers are used to remove dirt, pollutants, and toxins clogged in your pores. So before applying any product on your skin, first make your that it is free of dirt or any other toxin layer. So deep cleansed your face by massaging a cleanser in a round motion for 5 minutes. Then wash your face with cold or warm water, whatever you find better.
In this advanced era of growing technology, pollution is also growing and harming the surrounding. Keep in mind that pollutants make our skin pores clogged and cause irritation and infections. So start your skin care with a cleanser. The Cleanser should be the first step of your skincare routine as it removes all the dirt, pollutants, and toxins present in your skin. So before starting any skincare, make your that your skin is completely cleansed. If you don’t cleanse your face before applying any product, then the pollutants and dirt don’t allow the products to get absorbed in the skin and will not show any results. The Cleansers comes in many types like:
Gel cleansers, oily cleansers, clay cleansers, foam cleansers, etc. Wash your face and cleanse it properly.
Imagine your skin, giving a natural sparkling look that you no longer need a highlighter in your makeup? That is possible if you use an effective toner or a good hydrating mist. The Toner helps to clean up the remaining dirt or clogged pores after cleansing and also prepares the skin to welcome the coming products like serum or moisturizer. If your washing water contains any impurities like chlorine, toner helps to remove them. Always check the constituents of your toner. Alcohol-based toners are not very beneficial for your skin. Toner or a hydrating mist with natural ingredients is most beneficial to make your skin naturally glowing and hydrated.
Apply two to three layers of toner on your face before applying any other product. It’s just like making your skin ready for the guests. You can apply the toner by simply pouring four to five drops of toner on the cotton pad and swipe it on your face or you can apply it with your hands also. The Application of repeated layers of toner makes your skin more absorbent for the serum and makes it fully hydrated. The very important thing to keep in mind in mind is that never apply a toner after moisturizer. Because moisturizer makes a layer on your skin and doesn’t allow anything to penetrate your skin. So always apply a toner after washing your face and before applying a moisturizer
The Serum is a liquid product concentrated with beneficial ingredients applied directly to your skin and reacts quickly on the skin cells as compared to thick creams. The Serum is the quickest way of serving your skin with skin essentials in the easiest way.
Wash or cleanse your face with a good cleanser.
Before using any serum, make sure to cleanse your face with a good cleanser.
Apply a toner to clean your pores.
After cleaning your facial skin deeply, apply toner to it. Toner performs the function of cleaning your skin pores and tightens the skin.
The other way to apply a toner is to pour a few drops on your palms and then press your palms on your face for 2 to 3 minutes for best results.
Apply serum on each area of your facial skin.
The best way to get an effective result of your serum is to apply it in all parts of your face. Pour a drop on the cheek area, nose, forehead, and chin. If serum has a thick and watery consistency, then apply it in more quantity. Otherwise oily and thick serums can be applied in less quantity.
Give round and upward massage for 3 to 4 minutes.
Then massage it for 3 to 4 minutes in an upward and outward round motion. Massaging helps the product to get absorbed deeply into your skin and show the best results. Plus, it also improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in your skin.
Apply a moisturizer after it.
After applying a serum, hydrate, or moisturize your skin with a good moisturizer. The Moisturizer keeps your skin moisturized by locking up your skin moisture. Apply a skin moisturizer in an upward direction to prevent premature aging of your skin. Upward and outward motion tightens your skin.
Use day and night for best and fastest results.
For magical results apply serum twice a day. Use it before going to bed because your skin feels relaxed at night and skin care product effects more effectively at night, then in the morning. So for better results, apply serum day and night.
Moisturizer is an essential and last step of the skincare routine. Moisturizers are made up of moisturizing and hydrating agents that lock up the natural moisture of your skin and prevent it from getting dry and dehydrated. Especially in winters, your skin becomes dry due to hot showers. Hot water absorbs the moisture from your skin so moisturizer is the best treatment for dry skin. Moisturizers keep your skin look younger by lessening the chances of wrinkles and blemishes.
Other methods to make your skin care products
Steam is also an effective, easier, and cheaper method to make your skin more welcoming towards different skin products. Steam is the easiest way of getting a better result from your skin care products. Steams help to increase the blood circulation in your skin, deeply cleanse the skin, and removes dirt and excess oil from your clogged pores. Steam is very hydrating for dry skin and prevents premature aging by boosting collagen production.
Then swipe a soft baby towel on your face.
Do cleansing with a cleanser and then stat your skincare routine for fast and best results.
Ice cubes are the most comforting and soothing way of getting glossy skin. If you are tired of doing a skin care routine after a hectic day, then simply put your cute ice cubes from the refrigerator and wipe them on your face. Those cut little ice cubes do not only make you fresh but also give your skin some soothing and healthy effect. Let’s check the benefits of ice cubes:
Allows the absorption of skin care products three times faster.
Give a soothing and cooling effect to irritation and redness.
Slow down the process of aging.
Removes wrinkles and lines.
Reduces puffiness and swelling.
Cold compress also reduces dark circles.
Best time for a skincare:
The Night time before going to bed is the best and perfect time for a skin care routine because your skin is relaxed at night time and doesn’t face any pressure or environmental factors. At night skin care products absorb smoothly into your skin and perform their functions without any interruption. For better and fast results, doing a skin care twice a day, once in the morning and once a night is a good decision.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
The best time of using products with vitamin C is day time because in the morning we go out and UV rays cause damage to our skin so vitamin C protects our skin from UV rays.
Vitamin E is best to use at night time before sleep because vitamin E serum contains moisturizing and anti-aging properties. So at night skin functions more properly with Vitamin E.
Skin care Products with glycolic acid should be used in the evening use of glycolic acid in the morning is a little bit dangerous. The reason is glycolic acid is sensitive to UV rays and if you go out with a glycolic acid product on your face, UV rays may cause any damage to your skin. The only condition of using it in the morning is to use it with sunscreens.
Skin care products with hyaluronic acid can be used at any time of the day because hyaluronic acid performs the function of anti-aging and it does not cause any damage to the skin in the morning or at night.
Alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxyl acid, can be used at any time of the day. AHA is best for acne scars and dry skin and BHA is best for oily skin as it stops the sebum production.
Skin care Products with niacinamide can be used both in morning and evening and it does not have any side effect if used in the morning or evening because niacinamide make your skin even-toned.
Skin care products with lactic acid can also be used both in the morning or evening, but the best time to use it is a night time as it helps in promoting collagen production and gives a moisturizing property.
Skincare products with retinoic acid are ideal to use with the night skin care routine because retinol also makes your skin sensitive to the sun. Start using it once a week to check its compatibility with your skin, then you can use it once a day if it doesn’t show any side effects. Retinol is well known for its anti-aging properties because it boosts up the production of collagen and blood vessels in your skin and enhances the appearance of your skin.
Ferulic acid products can be used at any time of the day. No time is fixed for it as it performs the function of removing wrinkles, blemishes, and lines and gives a spotless skin.
Salicylic acid products are not commonly used in a skin care routine. It is used for infection or inflammation purposes. Daily use of salicylic acid can control oil production and prevents acne. You can use it with a combination of other products.
Skincare products with benzoyl peroxides are used as a face wash, facial scrubs, or a cream. It is well known for its anti-bacterial properties and hence the best solution for acne-prone skin. Benzoyl peroxide products can be used for a shorter period and then wash off your face because too much use of it can cause damage to your skin. there is no need of applying benzoyl peroxide overnight because it can cause damage to your skin like irritation and dryness.
Massage techniques for better absorption of the product:
Spending a thousand dollars on skin care products without doing a massage is just a waste of money, time, and products. As you all know that the massage makes the absorption of products possible and faster into the skin. Without massage, there is only a 10% chance of absorption of products into your skin. So one of the essential steps of skin care routine is massaging. Benefits of massaging are:
Increased blood circulation.
Increased lymphatic drainage.
Increased collagen production.
The Best ways of doing a facial massage are:
Use a circular motion with two fingers from the nose towards outside.
Upward and outward motion on the cheeks is the best way to massage.
The Downward motion of massage fastens the process of aging by loosening the tightening of muscles.
Move your finger from your chin to the outward direction of your jaw line.
Repeat this procedure for at least 15 minutes for best results.
Apply a moisturizer or oil before doing a massage, it helps in the frequent motion of the fingers on your face.
Best combinations of skin care products to make them more effective:
The Combination of vitamin C and SPF is like an antioxidant process booster as both work for neutralizing free radical damage. Apply a vitamin C serum or cream then use a sunscreen layer over it to enhance the functioning of both products. If you want an appropriate shield against UV rays then apply this combination to enjoy the warm Sun hugs.
Vitamin C and glycolic acid:
The combination of Ascorbic acid and glycolic acid is suitable for some people and harsh for people with sensitive skin. People with sensitive skin get irritation and redness by using this combination. You can use it after getting guidance from your dermatologist. Vitamin C is itself is an acid so using it with glycolic acid is sometimes not a good idea. You can use one in the daytime and the other in the night time to prevent harsh results.
Salicylic acid and glycolic acid
Salicylic acid and glycolic acid, both works as an exfoliater as both works for cleansing of clogged pores and reduce excess sebum production. This combination works great for oily skin and acne-prone skin. These both acids cleanse your skin cells, deeply and remove dead cells to give your skin a fresh, radiant, and smooth look. You can use it altogether or separately in day and night time.
Niacinamide and salicylic acid
This combination is great for oily and acne-prone skin because both have anti-acne, and anti-aging properties, plus salicylic acid reduces the production of sebum hence reduces the chances of acne. Follow the sequence of applying the salicylic acid first and then apply the layer of niacinamide as both are great in maintaining PH balance.
Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid
This combination is a big no as it results in irritation and any side effect that cause skin damage. Both these products cannot be used altogether and not at different times of the day as it results in redness, inflammation, and dryness due to its anti-bacterial property.
Benzoyl peroxide and retinol
This combination is not beneficial for your skin because these products cancel the effects of each other if used together. They show marvelous results when used separately at different times of the day, but you cannot use both products at the same time as they will no show any results due to cancellation.
Benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide
Using benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide together is not a good decision as it can cause severe irritation. People with sensitive skin can face serious problems by using this combination like redness, inflammation, or any other skin disorder.
Retinol and salicylic acid:
Both these ingredients do magic for your skin if you use them separately, but the combination of these two ingredients is a disaster for your skin. This combination causes irritation which leads to serious skin cell damage.
It’s not confirmed that the combination of retinol and AHA and BHA cause damage to your skin, but it makes the effect of each other less effective by depressing the active ingredients of each other. There is no confirmation of any skin damage in this combination, but use it after concerning with your dermatologist because sometimes it causes dryness and peeling.
Glycolic acid and retinol
The combination of glycolic acid and retinol is like a feast for your skin as both these ingredients are a lifesaver for your skin. Retinol and glycolic acid do the magic in their way, but their combination enhances its effects and show results two times faster and effective.
Glycolic acid and lactic acid
This combination does wonders for your skin as both are super excellent in its benefits to our skin. Both work as a super exfoliant and cleanser for clogged pores and dead skin cells. This combination not only do deep cleansing but also moisturize your skin and protects against the Sun damage.
