Why do you need a skincare routine?
A consistent skincare routine is more than just pampering or achieving flawless skin. It’s also essential to maintain the health and strength of your skin barrier, prevent issues or skin conditions and maximise the benefits of your products. Good skincare routines can help:
- Fight the signs of ageing
- Manage acne breakouts, prevent acne and may even reduce acne scarring
- Protect skin from irritation, redness and inflammation
- Even out skin tone
- Smooth skin texture
- Keep your skin vibrant and healthy
A good morning and night skincare routine for your skincare will keep you looking younger and healthier for longer.
The difference between a morning and night skincare routine
Whilst you may use the same products during your skincare routine steps, there are some differences between your morning and evening routine. A morning skincare routine is tailored to protect and prepare your skin for the day ahead, with a strong focus on shielding your skin from UV rays, sun damage, pollution and other environmental factors.
On the other hand, a nighttime skincare routine should wash away the day and gear your skin towards repair and revitalisation. It should use products that will capitalise on your skin's own natural healing processes while you sleep so you wake up with soft, beautiful skin.
How to layer your products
For optimal skin health, layer your products in the right order, from the thinnest consistency to the thickest. This sequence maximises absorption and efficacy, ensuring your skin gets the full benefit of each product. For example:
- Cleanser Spot treatment (such as acne treatments if needed) or serum
- Eye cream
- Moisturiser
- Sunscreen (morning)
- Night Cream (evening)
How to pick the right products for your morning and night skincare routine
Just as important as establishing a good routine for skincare, is picking the right products for your skin type.
- Oily skin type: Focus on lightweight, non-comedogenic products. Serums and moisturisers that regulate oil production are ideal.
- Dry skin type: Look for products with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Richer creams will help lock in moisture.
- Sensitive skin types: Choose products with minimal irritants and soothing ingredients.
- Acne-prone skin: Opt for products with salicylic acid or niacinamide, which can help manage breakouts, and control oil. Avoid products that may clog pores.
Part of creating the best morning and night skincare routine is making sure you pick the right products for your skin type.
What is the best morning skincare routine?
The best morning skincare routines set you up to greet the day with radiant skin, whilst protecting you from the sun and environment.
- Cleanser: Start with a gentle cleanser to remove overnight build-up without stripping your skin.
- Serum: Apply a serum for your skin type, such as one that is rich in antioxidants like a vitamin C serum or salicylic acid that gently exfoliates.
- Moisturiser: Lock in hydration with a moisturising lotion.
- Sunscreen: Never skip this step. Protect your skin from harmful UV rays with a broad-spectrum SPF.
- If you wear makeup you can apply it after your sunscreen.
What is the best skincare routine for nighttime?
A nighttime routine should effectively clean your skin and work with your skin’s natural healing process.
- Makeup remover: Start by using a good-quality remover to gently clean away residual makeup.
- Cleanser: Repeat your morning cleansing routine to remove impurities accumulated throughout the day.
- Exfoliate: 2-3 times a week, use an exfoliating lotion to gently remove dead skin cells and clear clogged pores.
- Serum: Use a serum for your skin concerns that will also support nighttime skin repair.
- Eye cream: Use a targeted eye cream to address concerns like dark circles and puffiness.
- Night Cream: Finish with a night cream for deep overnight hydration.
Recommended products to optimise your morning and night skincare routine
Allmedic’s product line is specifically designed for Australian skin, by leading medical professionals. From cleansers to moisturisers, each product is formulated to provide targeted care, ensuring your skin remains healthy and vibrant, no matter the time of day.Conclusion
By understanding and implementing a regular morning and night skincare routine, you’re setting your skin up for success. Allmedic products, with their scientifically backed formulations, are luxurious medical-grade products, designed to help you achieve the radiant, healthy skin you deserve.FAQs
Do you use a serum at night or in the morning?
Serums are formulated to target specific skin concerns, such as hyaluronic acid for extra hydration (ideal for dry skin), or salicylic acid for acne-prone or oily skin. Depending on what the serum is for and the concentration of the ingredients will change how often you use them and when.Do you need to have a skincare routine?
Yes! A skincare routine is not only essential for the health and vitality of your skin, but it can also help address your unique skin. Whether that is ageing, acne, sensitive skin, dry skin or combination skin! A good routine with quality skincare products will:
- Brighten skin
- Keep your skin protected from sun damage and skin cancer
- Unclog pores
- Repair skin
- Keep skin hydrated, plump and firm
- And so much more
At what age should you start a skincare routine?
In your teens (or even tweens), a basic routine focusing on cleansing, hydrating and sun protection will create a great foundation for skin health, not to mention the sun protection factor. As you age, your skin’s needs will change and evolve. You may go from adolescent acne-prone skin to the fine lines and wrinkles of an ageing adult. So the earlier you start, the better you can manage these changing needs and prevent long-term damage or acne scars.
Allmedic products suitable for teens or tweens include:
- Non-soap cleanser
- Active Face & Body Cleanser
- Active Face & Body Scrub (2-3 times weekly)
- Detoxifying lotion for acne-prone/ oily skin.
- Skin repair for acne-prone/ oily skin
