Come and copy your homework! The order of skincare in the eyes of dermatologists is...

Do you apply essence or moisturize first after cleansing?

Is sunscreen enough to just apply to the face?

In fact, 90% of people are protecting them blindly-either the order is reversed, or the product is not chosen right, resulting in redder sensitive skin and acne skin.

Today, I will share the common scientific skin care framework: basic 3 steps + advanced skills + periodic care, from cleaning to sunscreen, from sensitive skin to oily skin. One article explains how to apply it to be useful, so as to avoid wasting money!

This is the core of maintaining skin health. There is a slight difference between day and night. One step less may affect the effect:

1 ️ ⃣ Step 1: Clean

• During the day: Clean water for dry skin; Amino acid compound soap base cleansing for oily skin

• Evening: Gentle cleansing for all skin types (dry/sensitive skin selects amino acids for surface activation

• Core purpose: Removes oil, dirt without damaging the sebum film

• Pit avoidance points: The water temperature is controlled at around 35 ℃. Overheating will wash away natural oil, and it is difficult to clean it when it is too cold. Once in the morning and once in the evening, use clean water for dry skin in the morning to avoid excessive degreasing; Gently make circular motions to finish within 1 minute. Gently press dry with a soft cotton towel, don't rub.

2 ️ ⃣ Step 2: Moisturizing

• During the day: After applying moisturizing products suitable for your skin type, add sunscreen

• Evening: Apply moisturizer directly (Can be coated thickly to lock water)

• Core purpose: Maintains the skin barrier and locks in moisture

• Pit avoidance points: For dry skin, cream containing ceramide, squalane and petroleum jelly is selected; Choose refreshing emulsion based on hyaluronic acid and glycerin for oily skin; Lotion for T-zone and cream for U-zone of mixed skin; After washing your face while your skin is slightly wet (within 3 minutes) Apply, double the water locking effect; Don't you need moisturizing for oily skin? Wrong! Lack of water will stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce compensatory oil, but it will be more oily.

3 ️ ⃣ Step 3: Sun protection

• During the day: Required! SPF 30 +/PA + + +

• Evening: No need for sun protection

• Core purpose: Resists UVA/UVB, photoaging, stains, sunburn

• Pit avoidance points: SPF 30 +/PA + + + for commuting, SPF 50 +/PA + + + + for outdoor/seaside/plateau; Choose physical sunscreen for sensitive skin/acne skin (Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) Or special for sensitive skins; The whole face is about the size of a one-dollar coin, and don't leak the ears, neck and hairline; Apply it 15-30 minutes before going out, reapply it every 2-3 hours, and reapply it in time after sweating and swimming; It has to be applied on cloudy days and winter. UVA penetration is strong and there is a risk of photoaging throughout the year.

After the basic 3 steps are done, if you want to improve skin problems in a targeted manner, you can add essence steps after cleaning and before moisturizing. The complete process is:

Cleansing → Essence → Moisturizing → Sunscreen (Daytime)

? Essence selection: choose according to efficacy, don't blindly superimpose

• Moisturizing and hydrating: Contains hyaluronic acid, panthenol, beta-glucan;

• Whitening spots: Contains vitamin C and its derivatives, nicotinamide and arbutin;

• Anti-aging firming: Contains retinol and its derivatives, peptides, and bosein;

• Acne and oil control: Salicylic acid, fruit acid, nicotinamide;

• Repair barrier: Contains ceramide, centella asiatica, squalane.

? 3 must-remember principles to avoid bad faces

• Texture sequence: Apply a refreshing gel-like essence first, followed by a thick fat-soluble essence (For example, use water feeling VC first, and then use oil repair essence) ；

• Building tolerance: Acids, retinol and other irritating ingredients, start with low concentration, 2-3 times a week, gradually increase the frequency, and don't take drastic drugs as soon as they come up;

• One focus at a time: Multiple high-performance essences are not superimposed at the same time (For example, A alcohol + high concentration VC + fruit acid) , can be used separately in the morning and evening (Early VC, late A alcohol) Or use every other day to avoid skin irritation.

This kind of care doesn't need to be done every day. Excessive care will damage the barrier. Adjust it according to skin type and skin condition:

1 ️ ⃣ Exfoliation: Oily skin can be done, sensitive skin can be avoided

• Function: Remove old dead cutin, make skin tone more transparent, and help skin care products absorb;

• Selection: Choose scrub for healthy oily skin; Select fruit acid for dry skin; Choose salicylic acid for acne skin;

• Note: Oily/combination skins 1-2 times a week; Dry skin/sensitive skin once every 1-2 weeks, sensitive skin can be directly avoided; When the skin is damaged, inflamed (acne, redness and swelling), sensitive, or when you are using prescription A-type acids, you must never exfoliate; After exfoliation, moisturizing and sun protection must be strengthened, and the skin is fragile and easily irritated.

2 ️ ⃣ Mask: 2-3 times a week is enough, don't apply it every day

• Function: Strong hydrating and soothing in a short time, not suitable for daily substitution of moisturizing;

• Selection: Give priority to moisturizing, soothing and functional masks (Whitening/Anti-aging) Depends on ingredients and data support;

• Note: Just apply it for 10-15 minutes, don't overtime; After applying massage to promote absorption. If it is sticky, rinse lightly with water, and then apply moisturizing products to lock water.

1 ️ ⃣ Recognize your skin type first before choosing products

Skin type will change with seasons and regions (For example, it produces more oil in summer and becomes dry in winter) , it is necessary to dynamically adjust the product, and don't use one set to the end.

2 ️ ⃣ Sunscreen is the foundation of anti-aging

Without sunscreen, no matter how expensive whitening and anti-aging essence is, it is in vain. Sunscreen is the most cost-effective skin care method.

3 ️ ⃣ Streamline without stacking

Skin absorption capacity is limited, and 1-2 targeted products are enough. Excessive skin care will increase the burden and cause redness and itching instead.

4 ️ ⃣ Step by step without rush

In addition to moisturizing and sunscreen, whitening, anti-aging and other effects will take at least 1-3 months to take effect. Don't change products frequently.

5 ️ ⃣ Repair the damaged barrier first

If redness, tingling, and peeling occur, stop using functional products immediately (Acid, A alcohol, whitening essence) , returning to the minimalist mode of gentle cleaning + basic moisturizing + strict sun protection.

6 ️ ⃣ Seek a doctor for serious problems

Acne, rosacea, vitiligo and other skin diseases can't be solved by skin care products. Don't take medicine by yourself or believe in folk remedies. It's reliable to seek medical treatment in time.