When you’re new to skincare, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to get started. There’s so much conflicting advice out there, not to mention all of the different skincare routines that people follow! How do you figure out the best way to do it all?
The good news is that this is something that Venofye can help with! Read on as we share an easy to follow, step-by-step guide that will teach you how to ‘do’ skincare for optimal results.
Step 1: Always Start by Cleansing
The very first step to getting skincare right is also an easy one, simply because it’s one that every skin type needs at the start of any skincare routine; cleansing. This is a no-brainer because if you don’t cleanse your skin, your other skincare products won’t be able to sink into your skin properly and reach the skin cells they need to access in order to produce visible results. Instead, the dirt, oil, and other impurities on your skin’s surface will block the way.
Although cleansing may be non-negotiable, life can get a little confusing when it comes to choosing a cleanser. The key is to go for a formula that’s suitable for your skin type. Oily skin will need a more powerful cleanser than dry skin since it will be greasier. Meanwhile, dry and sensitive skin will need a gentler cleanser since these skin types have a very vulnerable skin barrier. A cleanser like the Venofye Blossom Bee Clarifying Cream Cleanser would be a great choice. It’s packed with moisturizing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft and supple.
When it comes to the actual act of cleansing, be gentle. So long as you’ve picked a suitable cleanser for your skin, it will be able to work its magic with just a light touch. Avoid roughly scrubbing or tugging at your skin. This will only cause irritation and damage.
Step 2: Exfoliate 1-3 Times a Week
While cleansing should be done twice a day, exfoliating affects the complexion on a slightly deeper level, so it shouldn’t be done quite so often. Over-exfoliating can cause serious damage to your skin, producing symptoms that sometimes take several months to abate.
How do you know how often you should be exfoliating? Once again, your skin type should dictate this. With oily skin being the greasiest of the skin types, it may need to be exfoliated up to three times a week. Combination skin would be slightly less than this at twice a week. Meanwhile, dry skin should usually only be exfoliated once or twice a week, and less for sensitive skin.
With your skin type determining how often you should exfoliate, it should come as no surprise that this should be kept in mind when choosing an exfoliator too. Oily skin often does best with a hydroxy acid-based exfoliant. These products dive deeper into the pores, helping to clear away the blockages that oily skin is so prone to.
Meanwhile, dry and sensitive skin types require a gentler touch. Go too harsh with your choice of exfoliator and you’ll only damage your skin’s natural protective barrier. This will quickly make your dryness and sensitivities so much worse. Pick a product that exfoliates the skin’s surface without stripping away that precious barrier, just like the Venofye Blossom Bee Facial Peeling.
Step 3: Once a Week, Apply a Face Mask
While daily cleansing and regular exfoliating are both essential skincare steps, using a face mask once a week isn’t. With that said, if you’re hoping to see optimal results from your skincare efforts, spending a bit of time masking each week can make a big difference.
How? That depends on the mask that you use! Essentially, a mask will help to back up and enhance your skincare efforts, enabling you to reach your skin goals much sooner. So, pick a mask that does just that.
For example, the Serpent Thermatox Masque from the Venofye Serpent Thermatox Collection is all about purifying and rejuvenating the feel of the skin. It uses kaolin clay to clear away excess sebum from the pores before bestowing the skin with a blend of vitamins and antioxidant-rich plant extracts. It also happens to be a thermal mask – it heats up on the skin and feels super-soothing!
Meanwhile, the Venofye HydroBoost Neck & Chest Repairing Mask focuses on giving the décolletage a firmer and plumper finish. If you’ve been concerned about the appearance of neck lines or sagging skin in this area, this mask can be a game-changer.
Of course, you don’t necessarily need to use the same face mask each week. The décolletage mask we just mentioned is designed for monthly use whereas the thermal mask we talked about before can be used weekly. Mix and match your face masks as you please to match your skin’s changing needs.
Step 4: Apply a Toner
While we’ve covered the first three steps involved in properly ‘doing’ skincare, you won’t be following all three of those steps every day. However, whether you’ve only cleansed, cleansed and exfoliated, or cleansed, exfoliated, and used a face mask, the next step to follow would be to apply a toner.
Although this step may not be strictly essential in the way that cleansing and exfoliating are, it’s a quick step that will enhance your routine in a big way, making it worth doing.
How do you choose a toner? You can probably guess the answer to that by now! Find one that will work well with your skin type. Another easy way to pick the right toner is to pick a toner that hydrates and soothes the complexion. Hydration is something that all skin types will always benefit from. This is especially the case after cleansing. Meanwhile, a formula that calms the feeling of inflammation will ensure that your skin feels fully receptive to the rest of the products in your routine.
The Venofye Blossom Bee Facial Toner would be a fantastic choice for all skin types. Aloe vera leaf juice and cucumber fruit extract both hydrate the skin and soothe the feeling of inflammation. These properties are backed up by the inclusion of chamomile extract and bee venom. Together, they leave the skin feeling hydrated, refreshed, and perfectly prepped.
Step 5: Layer on Your Serums
It’s now time to turn your attention to the more ‘active’ products in skincare. Namely, serums. Serums usually contain a high concentration of powerful ingredients. This enables them to produce big results, and is why many choose to use two or three serums in a single skincare routine.
If you want to start slow with just one serum, look for a formula that both hydrates the skin while also providing antioxidants. Ideally, vitamin C should be somewhere on that ingredient list, with this being an antioxidant recommended by just about every dermatologist. The Venofye Blossom Bee Vitamin C Serum, which contains two effective forms of vitamin C, would be an ideal one to opt for. These are combined with other vitamins and antioxidants, plus a few plant oils for added moisture.
The Venofye Iron Bee Boosting Serum would be a worthy alternative. Again, this formula contains vitamin C. However, while the serum above favored antioxidant ingredients, this serum goes heavier on the hydration. It’s brimming with humectants – ingredients that have moisture-binding properties and can instantly hydrate the skin.
Step 6: Focus on Your Eyes
If you’re trying to keep your skincare routine minimal, then this step would be the one to gloss over, assuming that you’re already applying the rest of your skincare products to your eye area. However, if you’re specifically trying to minimize the appearance of crow’s feet, puffy eye bags, dark circles, or any other eye area-specific skin concerns, it would be worth adding at least one eye care product to your skincare routine.
As always, pick one that will help you to reach the goal you’re trying to achieve. The Venofye Royal Jelly Bee Luminescent Eye Serum, for example, will smooth away the look of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. It will also hydrate your skin and brighten the appearance of your eye area.
Meanwhile, the Royal Jelly Eye BeeLift will soothe the look of puffiness. Even better, this one works in just seconds. This makes it a go-to when you wake up with puffy eyes and you have an important day ahead of you!
Steps 7 & 8: Moisturize and Protect From the Sun
The final steps of your skincare routine should involve moisturizing and, during the day, protecting your skin from the sun.
Why are these steps grouped together? Because some products enable you to do both at the same time. This is where the Venofye Orchard Bee Brilliance Cream SPF 30 shines. It’s a super-convenient product to add to your morning skincare routine. Not only does it function as a lightweight and hydrating moisturizer, but it also provides the recommended amount of SPF. Just like any SPF product, you’ll need to reapply it every few hours. However, its luxurious texture and the way in which it immediately makes the skin glow will make this feel like a pleasure rather than a chore!
Since your skin doesn’t need SPF in the evenings, it would be worth investing in a separate night cream. Our recommendation? The Venofye Blossom Bee Quenching Night Cream. It’s packed with richly hydrating and moisturizing ingredients that will keep your skin cells feeling supported while they focus on overnight regeneration. The result will be skin that looks smooth and radiant in the morning.
Getting Skincare Right With Venofye
If skincare is something that seems overwhelming to you, the step-by-step guide shared above will set you on the right track while helping you to build good skincare habits. Be consistent with your skincare efforts and it won’t be long before you start to see some major improvements in the look and feel of your skin!
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