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Following a thorough skin care routine keeps your skin supple and healthy, minimizing breakouts and symptoms of aging. While each person can have their own routine based on their needs, there are a few crucial steps that everyone should follow. Here are the main tasks that should be included in the routine.

3 Key Steps in an Effective Skin Care Routine

1. Cleanse

Using a cleanser is essential and should be the first step of the routine in the morning and at night. It’ll remove dirt, sweat, makeup, and bacteria that collected as you slept or went about the day.

Daily cleansing prevents clogged pores that contribute to blackheads and acne. It also removes chemicals and pollution you may come into contact with, which can contribute to signs of early aging and dehydration. Proper cleansing also creates a clean foundation for applying other products and treatments, ensuring you aren’t rubbing dirt or bacteria into the skin with them.

2. Exfoliate

skin careExfoliation should be done a couple of times a week, whether it’s with an exfoliating scrub or tool, like a special brush or cloth. Exfoliating removes the outer layer of dead skin cells from the face, showing the brighter, healthier skin underneath.

The gentle abrasion also stimulates collagen production, the compound that gives skin its youthful elasticity. Exfoliation can help fade acne scars and minimize breakouts, and it allows for deeper penetration of products, like facials and chemical peels, so you get the most from the treatment.

3. Hydrate

Hydration is one of the most critical parts of a skin care routine, as dehydrated skin is prone to breakouts, aging, wrinkles, inflammation, and roughness. Hydration is essential even if your skin is oily, as your skin produced the oil to hydrate itself.

Your daily routine should include a hydration step after cleansing and before applying makeup, like with a light serum or moisturizing lotion. You can also use a hydrating mask weekly to supplement the routine. Skin that’s hydrated will be firmer, clearer, and less prone to showing signs of aging.

 

If you want to enhance your skin care routine, turn to Pure Skin by Maggie in Honolulu, HI. Maggie Liu offers numerous treatments to hydrate, cleanse, exfoliate, brighten, tone, and tighten your skin. She’s a licensed aesthetician who can perform chemical peels, facials, and microneedling treatments, and she’ll work with you to create an effective skin care plan. View her full list of services online, or call (808) 358-4697 to book an appointment.

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