When thinking about how to develop a skincare routine for yourself it is important to know what type of skin you have. This is something that may be quite obvious to you or you may need to seek the advice of a dermatologist who can give you some feedback on your skin type. Once you've identified your skin type you can start to think about how you're going to build a simple skincare routine to benefit your skin.
If you've identified your skin type as oily, you're in luck, because this is a simple, step by step post about building that skincare routine quickly and easily. There are some challenges that come with oily skin and this routine will help guide you through making a routine that will help you overcome those challenges.
Before you begin, you may want to exfoliate your skin so you're dealing with the freshest layer of your skin. Our #1 selling InstantPeel will do the trick without irritating or leaving redness on your skin. You can utilize this at-home treatment without having to worry about any permanent damage and then you can jump right in to your new skincare routine once you've gotten out of the shower and dried off.
Once you've exfoliated your skin gently and at-home you can get into how you're going to build out a simple skincare routine for your oily skin.
- Cleanse Gently (Morning & Night): Keeping your skin fully cleansed before, during and after the day is important. You can use our Vegan Daily Facial Cleanser to make sure you are getting your skin perfectly clean and ready to continue your routine.
- Tone (Optional, but Beneficial): Use an alcohol-free toner containing ingredients like witch hazel or salicylic acid to further remove residual oil, balance pH, and prepare the skin for the next steps.
- Lightweight Hydration (Morning & Night): Even oily skin needs moisture! Our Instant Peptide moisturizer is designed for use with oily skin and if you use it regularly as part of your daily skincare routine you will maintain a healthy looking skin for months and months to come.
- Targeted Treatment (As Needed): Incorporate a targeted treatment for specific concerns like breakouts (e.g., spot treatment with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid). Use sparingly and as needed.
- Always Protect with Sunscreen (Morning): Apply a broad-spectrum, oil-free sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every morning to protect your skin from sun damage, which can worsen oiliness and other skin issues.
When you start to think about what you need in a simple skincare routine for your oily skin you will begin to see that your skin does have very specific needs. If you address these needs you can take the steps towards making sure your skin meets you standards of being glowing and youthful looking all year long. Without a plan, you may be bouncing from product to product without any sort of direction which can leave you feeling like you're not making any strides towards healthier skin.
Every plan should be individual so use the steps above as a starting point for your routine and once you find the perfect balance you'll be well on your way to finding what works for you.
