SKINIMALISM SKINCARE ROUTINE - Everything You Need To Know About The Minimalist

BY DORCAS AKINTOYE

As we all know, there is a place and time for everything, and as much as we love diving deep into all the skincare goodness, it’s high time for us to lean into a minimalist approach.

If you don’t have the time, interest, and funds to manage a massive skincare routine but still want a consistent and reliable routine, a minimalist approach should be your go-to. You only need a few essential products to cleanse, nourish and protect your skin. With them, you can create an easy four-step process that’s low fuss and, at the same time, highly rewarding. Depending on your skin, a minimalist skincare routine should include a cleanser, a serum, a moisturiser, and SPF. Use a facial cleanser and a moisturiser with SPF for a simple two-step routine. Since sunscreen is not needed at night, you can increase your routine into four steps, saving the SPF for daytime use. A minimal skincare routine includes the list below.

1A CLEANSER SUITED TO YOUR SKIN TYPE

The first thing to reach for in your minimalist regimen is a good cleanser to remove dirt and bacteria on your skin, especially at night. You need to find the perfect cleanser that works well with your skin type. You can skip out on dedicated scrub and exfoliating toner if you will be using an exfoliating cleanser; doing this would pare down the steps in your minimalist skincare routine.

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A TARGETED SERUM FOR YOUR SKIN NEEDS

Even though trying out different types of serum is fun, using product after product will reduce its efficacy. A good serum helps balance all the right ingredients to achieve results on its own.

SUNSCREEN TO APPLY (AND REAPPLY) EVERYDAY

Once you already have fresh and clean skin to work with, the next thing is to use a moisturiser to keep your skin supple and nourished. Most moisturisers contain vitamins, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients that help promote radiance and a healthy skin barrier. While some are suitable for all skin types, others are meant to boost complexions that need targeted care. When getting your moisturisers, try to look at the ingredient list to ensure that the moisturiser is free of potential irritants, including alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and some other harsh additives.

Anything you do in your skincare routine will be considered useless if you skip SPF. Sunscreen is the last and most important step, and also choosing the right one to wear is important when it comes to staying consistent in your minimalist routine. No matter the kind of sunscreen you use, try opting for the one that contains SPF 50 or higher, and make sure you reapply it every three to four hours when outdoors.

As long as you stick to these minimalist skincare essentials and seek out formations that are best for your skin types and concerns, a healthier and more radiant complexion can be attained. If you want to speed up your results and target specific concerns, you can add a step to your regimen- an eye cream, as this area, tends to be the first to show signs of ageing.

Nevertheless, the best skincare routine for you is the one that packs all the right ingredients for your needs and this one that you can stick to consistently. It doesn’t matter whether it is super minimal, highly advanced, or somewhere in between.