Do You Want To Build Your Own Skincare Routine?

Why should you have a skincare routine?

‘Skin care’ is something that has been a very important part of personal care for women over the years. This notion has however evolved and changed in a good way. Skincare, today, is not just for women but irrespective of gender it is something that has become essential for all. Taking good care of your skin is important for more than just appearance purposes. Being the largest skin in your body, your skin is essential to your general health. If you take care of it, it can help take care of you. Therefore, it is very important to have a well-thought-out skincare routine.

Having beautiful skin with the right skincare routine for yourself begins with knowing your skin type. Using products and following a skincare regime oblivious of what your skin type is may hamper the skin instead. For instance, the care that goes into treating dry skin is very different from what is followed for somebody with a normal skin type, this leads to irritation, breakouts and premature ageing. Identifying your skin type, choosing the right products and then following a certain skincare regime will give you healthy and glowing skin.

To guide you, here are the five skin types-

1.   Normal Skin- Normal skin has very good balance- not too dry or too oily. Those blessed with this skin type usually do not experience breakouts and there are rarely any changes throughout the day.
2.   Dry Skin- Those with dry skin experience tight, flaky facial skin due to low sebum production.
3.   Oily Skin- Those with this skin type are usually prone to acne due to the overactive sebaceous glands, usually located in the T-zone, cheeks and chin.
4.   Combination Skin- Those with combination skin experience oily areas as well as dry patches.
5.   Sensitive Skin- This skin type is prone to inflammation and irritation. It is important to choose the right products for sensitive skin.

Whatever your skin type, there are three basic steps that everybody should follow:

Step 1-Cleansing-Start your morning with a face cleanser to remove impurities. Cleansing is important both in the morning and before going to bed.

Step 2- Toning- Toners can be very effective in exfoliating dead skin cells, tightening pores and prepping your skin to maximize the benefits of products.

Step 3- Moisturizing and SPF!

Moisturizing the skin is very important, just like the rest of the body needs water to function and stay healthy, the skin needs hydration to stay glowing and healthy. Protecting the skin from the harmful UV rays that cause sun damage is equally important. Using a sunscreen that suits your skin or using a moisturizer with SPF can protect the skin.

It can be very frustrating when you start a new skincare regime and it just doesn’t meet all your expectations right away. However, as the saying goes, ’’Good things come to those who wait,’’ your skincare regime might take a while to work through your skin. 

Most active ingredients in skincare products take about a month or so to start producing results. There is only one way out. Practice patience. It just means that your skin needs more time to adjust to the products and your new routine as a whole.

With time, finding skin products that are free from harmful and harsh ingredients has become increasingly challenging. This has led to the resurfacing of the age-old ways and recipes taught by our grandmothers. Why? These were made naturally using items easily available in our kitchens and were oh so skin-friendly. Likewise, using the same old ways blended with the advanced technology of science, came along the herbal products made with research and precision. They are gentle on the skin and are less likely to cause breakouts and other skin irritations. 

Herbal products aren’t just good for the skin but also good for the environment. There you go, another good reason to go all herbal! Right from herbal skincare products like herbal face wash, masks and cleansers to even sunscreens are available in stores and online.

There are many brands that offer herbal products but what makes Anherb stand out is the love and affection weaved with emotions that have gone into offering the various products that will certainly help you ace your skincare regime!