The Only Skincare Routine You’ll Ever Need (Backed by Experts!)
Need a new skincare routine but feeling overwhelmed by all of the different options/variants out there? Although putting together the perfect routine can seem like a complicated task, it doesn’t need to be. Read on as Vivo Per Lei shares the only skincare routine you’ll ever need!
Always Start With a Cleanser
Ever noticed the one thing that all skincare routines have in common? They all begin with a cleanser. Why? Because if you don’t cleanse your face first, there isn’t much point in applying any other products to your skin. Not only will they fail to penetrate due to all of the oil, dead skin, dirt, and other impurities on your skin’s surface blocking the way, but they could end up trapping some of those unwanted substances in, causing congestion, clogged pores, free radical damage, and more.
On the other hand, apply your skincare to clean skin and those products will be able to sink into your skin uninhibited. This will allow them to work to their full potential, bringing you the best results.
With that said, your choice of cleanser can make or break your skincare routine. You need to ensure that the product you pick is well-suited to your skin type. If you have oily skin, then this will likely mean going with a foaming cleanser, such as the Vivo Per Lei Collagen Foaming Cleanser. Foaming formulas are fantastic at lifting away excess sebum. Meanwhile, if your skin type is dry, you need a cleanser that will preserve what little sebum your skin has. A gentle formula, like the Vivo Per Lei Hyaluronic Acid Daily Facial Wash, will set your skin up well for the rest of your routine.
Exfoliate 1-3 Times a Week
Exfoliation is another important skincare step…but it’s not one that you should be carrying out each day. Why? Because each time you exfoliate, you strip away a part of your skin’s natural protective barrier. Doing this too often leads to over-exfoliation, causing your skin to become inflamed, irritated, and sensitive.
Once again, your skin type should primarily influence your exfoliation habits. The oilier your skin is, the more you’ll need to exfoliate, although avoid doing so more than three times a week.
How should you exfoliate? Yet again, this comes down to your skin type! Those with oily skin will likely need an acid-infused exfoliator. Formulas containing salicylic acid tend to be best as this oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid will cut through the grease that coats your skin to thoroughly clear out your pores. For dry skin, this would be too much. A gentler hydroxy acid, such as lactic acid, would be a better choice. Alternatively, opt for a face scrub that isn’t too abrasive.
Add in a Face Mask Once a Week
Just like exfoliation, masking isn’t something that you need to be doing on a daily basis. In fact, many people choose not to use face masks at all. However, although this step may not be essential, there’s no arguing over how beneficial it can be. Masks tend to be loaded with skin-loving ingredients, with various formulas and formats available so that you can tailor your masking session to your skin’s specific needs. Experts agree that masks can provide a big boost to a skincare routine, so long as you pick the right mask for your skin.
At Vivo Per Lei, we have a few different face masks to choose from. The Activated Charcoal Face Mask is one that’s loved by those with dull and congested skin. Charcoal is a superstar at absorbing sebum and impurities, which is how this mask is able to leave the skin looking so fresh and bright.
The Magnetic Deep Hydration Mask is another of our bestsellers. As you can tell from its name, this one is all about ramping up the skin’s moisture levels. It’s brimming with hydrating plant oils, along with a vast array of antioxidants to rejuvenate the look of your skin.
Apply an Antioxidant Serum
Speaking of antioxidants…these are ingredients that you’ll want to include in your skincare routine as much as possible. Why? Because no matter your skin type or the visible skin concerns you’re dealing with, antioxidants will be able to improve your complexion.
These powerful compounds are your best weapon against the appearance of free radical damage. They’ll prevent the look of wrinkles, dark spots, dullness, and more while keeping your skin cells feeling healthy.
Every skincare product that we’ve featured so far contains antioxidants, but using an antioxidant-rich serum is still worth doing. Thanks to how lightweight serums are, they penetrate the skin quickly and efficiently to take their ingredients to the skin cells that need them the most.
Need a new antioxidant serum in your skincare routine? With the Vivo Per Lei Radiant Glow Facial Duo, you’ll have two! Between the vitamins and the plant extracts infused into both of these formulas, you’ll be treating your skin to some of the best antioxidants around.
Apply a Hydrating Serum
Hydration is another important element of any skincare routine. Again, this is something that all skin types benefit from. The more hydrated your skin is, the fuller, plumper, and fresher it will look. Plus, moisture is also an integral part of every single process that takes place in your skin. Ensuring that your skin’s moisture levels remain topped up will allow everything to work as it should.
Again, hydration should be incorporated into every stage of your skincare routine, but it’s still worth using a serum dedicated to the cause. Ideally, this should be a formula that contains humectants. These are ingredients that bind moisture to the skin, which enables them to very quickly increase skin hydration levels.
The Vivo Per Lei Aloe Soothing Facial Serum is one that contains a blend of humectants. Aloe vera, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, and silk amino acids all boast humectant properties, making them very effective at hydrating the skin. The best part is that these ingredients also work to soothe the feeling of inflammation. They’ll keep your skin feeling calm and balanced, preventig the appearance of redness and sensitivities.
Target Your Eye Area
Do you really need to spend time and money on dedicated eye care products? The experts say yes, especially once your skin starts to age. The truth is, the skin around your eyes is much thinner than the skin anywhere else on your face. This means that it’s more prone to wrinkling, sagging, and more. Even if the rest of your skincare routine is top-notch, it’s unlikely to be able to give your eye area the specific care that it needs, hence the need for specialized eye care products.
While some people go all out with multiple eye care products, this isn’t necessarily the best way to do things. Due to how thin the skin in this area is, it’s also very prone to irritation. The last thing that you want to do is overload it with numerous products.
Our advice? Stick to just one – either an eye serum or an eye cream. Go for a multi-tasking formula, like the Vivo Per Lei Collagen Eye Firming Cream. Not only will it smooth away the look of fine lines and wrinkles but it will also leave your eye area with a brighter and perkier finish.
Moisturize
Another step that just about every skincare routine has in common is moisturizing. This is another essential part of skincare, no matter your skin type. While it’s true that oily skin doesn’t need to be moisturized in the same way as dry skin, skipping the moisturizer completely would be very detrimental to your complexion in the long run.
Moisturizers provide a boost of moisture to the skin, along with occlusive properties that lock that moisture, along with all of the other products you’ve applied, in. Without a moisturizer, it won’t take long for your skin’s moisture to begin evaporating away. This will then leave your skin parched in no time.
The secret to successful moisturizing is, again, picking a moisturizer that works well with your skin type. Dry skin benefits from rich formulas, like the Vivo Per Lei Marine Ultimate All Skin Cream. It hydrates with the likes of sodium hyaluronate and polyglutamic acid, with those humectants then locked in by shea butter.
Meanwhile, oily skin needs a lighter moisturizer that isn’t going to clog pores. A moisturizer like the Marine Aqua Facial Cream from Vivo Per Lei would be ideal!
Sun Protection
Last but not least, let’s talk about sun protection. This is a step that you definitely won’t want to skip. The sun causes so much damage to the skin, not just in terms of accelerating the skin aging process and causing the development of dark spots, but also when it comes to skin cancer.
However, it’s important to ensure that you’re applying your sunscreen at the right stage of your skincare routine. The type of sunscreen that you use will dictate this. Chemical sunscreens, which absorb UV rays and convert them to heat that’s then emitted from the skin, need to be sitting close to your skin. Therefore, they should be applied before you moisturize. Mineral sunscreens, on the other hand, deflect UV rays away from the skin. This means that they need to be layered over the top of your moisturizer.
Whichever type of sunscreen you end up choosing, always opt for a minimum SPF of 30. Experts agree that this provides a sufficient amount of sun protection, so long as you reapply your sunscreen every two to three hours.
Summary
There’s no denying that putting together the perfect skincare routine can take some time, as well as some trial and error! Not only do you need to find products that meet your skin’s needs, but you also need to combine them in a way that enhances efficacy. If you’ve been confused about where to begin, the skincare routine that we’ve detailed above will set you on the right path. Remain consistent with your efforts and it won’t be long before you start to see some big improvements in your complexion!
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