The Skincare Steps That You Should Never Skip

Recently, there has been a lot of coverage on the internet about overly complicated beauty routines that require a lot of steps and a lot of different products which also cost a lot. Although those routines do give us results like dewy glass skin but lets face it, its not for the every day hustler or the girl who practices "less is more".

So, here are our picks for the skincare steps that you should never skip to keep your complexion in tip-top shape:

Step #1: Cleanse your face

The first thing you do in the morning or after coming home from a long day at work is to get clean! Although it sounds surprising, sweat, dirt, and oil can actually build up on your skin while you're at work or fast asleep even though you sleep with air conditioning.  This can lead to clogged pores, which can lead to breakouts and blackheads hence, why you should never skip cleansing. 

Step #2: Tone it 

Yes, I know what you think or heard that splashing your face with water instead of patting it with some toner is fine. Actually, the ingredients in toner help to re-balance the pH level of your skin and hydrate it. In fact, it prepares the skin for the next layers by gently exfoliating it, in the morning and after cleansing at night, it rids the skin of the last bits of makeup or dirt hence, preventing those nasty pimples. This step is especially essential for people with dehydrated and oily skin. 

Step #3: Moisturize it 

You will always need to moisturize regardless of age. Moisturizers acts as the skin’s shield that help it maintain its balance. Furthermore, it affects skin health and improves how it appears because it helps to keep the skin hydrated.

Step #4: Protect it from the sun 

This step for your AM routine only. You should never leave the house without sunblock unless its at night. Protecting our skin from those harmful UV rays is key to keep our skin tone even, our pores small and to prevent premature aging.