Beauty advice

The Step Skincare Routine5

SARAH ROBINSON owner of The Norfolk Beauty Rooms norfolkbeauty.co.uk

Before you begin to think about getting into a good skincare routine you should fi rst properly understand your skin type before choosing your skincare products. When you are ready to begin here is a great fi ve step routine to keep you on the right path to radiant skin.

STEP 1: Precleanse & cleansing

Precleanse to dissolve make-up as well as removing impurities such as sebum, sweat and pollution that is sitting on your skin. I recommend this step prior to cleansing your skin so it is prepared and you will get the all the benefi ts and absorption from the ingredients in your cleanser.

Cleansing... this is the fundamental step of any skincare routine. Cleansing helps to clear your pores and get rid of any leftover product that might still be on your skin. This is also a great way to manage oil and prevent pimples and blackheads and hydrate the skin.

Cleansing also prepares your skin to absorb other products that will come later in your skincare routine, like serums and creams.

STEP 2: Toning

Toning is all about giving your skin an extra shot of nutrients and hydration.

STEP 3: Applying serum

Serums are highly concentrated formulas that address specifi c issues like fi ne lines, acne, dark spots, rosacea, etc. Even if you don’t have these specifi c concerns, an antioxidant serum is always a good choice to get you through the day and protect your skin.

Vitamin C is a common daytime brightening serum that most people can use without issue. Retinol serums are common for people who want to stimulate collagen production to prevent wrinkles. Niacinamide serums, on the other hand, focus on treating infl ammation and acne.

STEP 4: Moisturise

Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. Even oily skin needs a good moisturiser. Why? Because moisturisers are not made to make your skin oily, they are made to keep your skin hydrated... two different things. As we get older, our skin starts losing its ability to retain water and a good moisturiser becomes even more important.

STEP 5: SPF

If you only have time to do one of these fi ve steps, this is absolutely the one. All experts recommend sunscreen as THE fundamental skincare product.

Using sunscreen is the best way to prevent wrinkles, fi ne lines and, of course, skin cancer. It can even help to correct skin texture and reduce the appearance of pores. For any skincare advice or to book a facial at The Norfolk Beauty Rooms facial at The Norfolk Beauty Rooms contact them on 01603 981176 or book online norfolkbeauty.co.uk

Try some of these amazing products from The Norfolk Beauty Rooms online shop www.norfolkbeauty.co.uk to enhance your 5 step routine

Biolumin-C serum 30ml £81.50 Dynamic skin recovery SPF50 £66.50

Multi-Active toner £33 Precleanse 150ml £39