Many people in India don’t create a skincare routine until later in life, especially an advanced one. They adopt the most popular one, CTM (Cleanse+Toner+Moisturizer), and even then a toner might be missed many times. While this method might work for younger and teenage skin, as we get more older and wiser, we start to see other needs of our skin more. How so? Well, with age, there is less elasticity and collagen in our skin which can lead to wrinkles and pigmentation, getting more noticeable with time. That’s when it hits people they should’ve spent more time building a skincare routine. Don’t be one of those people and understand the need of skincare early on to keep that youthful and plump look.
Moving to the main thing, actually creating a skincare routine. Phew, it sounds tedious already! Who has the time to search multiple products and go to consults just for it to miss the mark? The thing is that most people are frustrated or think skincare doesn’t work due to misinformation. From our research, where people go wrong is ordering premium skincare by watching others and on the other hand, newcomers say it looks too difficult and complex. While it may require some trial and error, if you have reliable information, it’s not that difficult to build and follow. For the people following trends and influencers, it’s important to understand that your skin is different from theirs. Since every skin type is different, skincare is also not one-size-fits-all.
Skincare Routine Steps To Follow For Every Skin
Even though there are different skin types with varying needs, there is a rule of thumb that most people follow. We are here to share all that and more so you can create the perfect me-time regimen for every day and night.
How To Identify Your Skin Type?
Since you need to have a routine that caters to your skin needs, how do you choose what products to get? The answer simply depends on your skin type. Indian skin comes in many shades and textures, so determining your skin type is much more important before picking any product. We can help you figure that out by some easy DIY tests before providing you with tips to make a skincare routine. Use these methods, separately or simultaneously, to understand what your skin type is.
Method #1: Wash And Wait
The most widely used idea for skin type identification is to use a face wash or cleanser on your face and wait for atleast half an hour.
- If your entire face shows shine and greasiness after some time, then you have oily skin.
- If your skin feels stretchy and looks white and flaky, then you have dry skin.
- If your forehead, nose, upper lips and chin (T-zone) get oily in that span, leaving the rest of your face dry, then you have combination skin.
- If your skin gets tender or red, then you might have sensitive skin.
- If your skin feels totally normal without excess oil or dryness, then you have normal skin.
Method #2: Blotting Paper/ Sheet
If you can’t tell your skin type just by feeling, you can use a blotting sheet to get a conclusive answer. Leave your face alone after a wash for an hour or so and get the blotting sheet to touch your face.
- If the sheet gets full of face oil and turns translucent then you have oily skin.
- If the sheet remains as it is, then you have dry skin.
- If the sheet absorbs oil from the T-zone primarily, then you have combination skin.
- If you feel some inflamed areas, then you are on the sensitive spectrum.
- If the oil absorbed is not too much, then you have normal skin.
You can also use tissue paper as an alternative to blotting paper, though it might not be that clear.
(Note: Do these tests before applying anything on your face, so the answers are authentic and genuine)
