Do you know in which order you should put what? And when should you take a… break?
Find out in which order we put creams on the face!
1. Start with the lightest. Serums – the thinnest products – come first because
a) is reasonable and
b) deliver their active ingredients more effectively to the skin.
Plus, they're easy to customize. Choose two or three serums that will each cover one of your needs: formulas with peptides for wrinkles, salicylic acid for oily skin and licorice or aloe to fight redness.
2. Add an antioxidant. Vitamin C is an ingredient that every skin type needs. It gives shine, protects against sun damage and boosts collagen production.
3. Take a break. "If you give each product a minute to dry, then it won't weigh your skin down," says dermatologist Fredric Brandt. Incorporate morning routines into your skin care routine. For example, put on one product, make coffee, then put on a second product and go brush your teeth."
4. Lock it up. Your moisturizer is the secret to any multi-product routine because it locks serums into your skin, making them more effective.
5. Know when to reverse. If your sensitive skin turns red at the thought of even using a treatment product, try applying a light, unscented moisturizer first and then the serums. The cream will reduce the intensity of the serum while reducing the chances of irritation.
6. Add an oil. In small doses, the oils make the skin glow. Apply to dry areas after your cream – the rule is that oils can penetrate through moisturizers but not the other way around. But skip the oil if you're wearing more than two serums under your moisturizer – after a certain point, you can't avoid oiliness.
7. Don't forget protection. Sunscreen is your last step in the morning. It sits on top of your skin, so if you put it on first, it prevents the other ingredients from penetrating.
8. And one last thing for the evening. Finish off your evening routine with a retinol product and you'll look much younger. (Every dermatologist recommends this antiaging super ingredient.) "Put retinol on top of a serum and cream—the moisturizer helps the retinol penetrate better with less irritation," says Brandt.
Eleni Daskalaki writes
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