What steps and contents does the skin care process include

In fact, there is no absolutely unified standardized process for skin care. The core logic always revolves around the three core links of "cleansing-efficiency/repair intervention-protection". The specific steps and products to use are completely adjusted according to the skin type, current skin condition, and the scene.

There is a lot of controversy online about skin care steps now. On one side are the "Jenga" people who think that the more steps, the more nutrition and nutrition, the better the effect. On the other side are the minimalist skin care people who say that more than 3 steps means paying an IQ tax. In fact, both statements have applicable scenarios, and there is no need to argue about right or wrong. I have friends with combination oily and acne-prone skin. I used to follow the Internet celebrity's tutorial and apply 7 layers of skin care. I applied the toner on top of the foundation, then layered the whitening + anti-aging essences, and then applied lotion, cream, and skin care oil. Within half a month, my chin and forehead were all closed. Later, I simplified it to amino acid cleansing + anti-acne essence + sunscreen, and within two weeks, most of it was gone. However, there are also friends with dry skin who stay in a heating room in the north in the winter, and they can't handle it by just applying thick cream. They need to add a layer of squalane oil to prevent their face from being tight and painful all day long.

When it comes to cleansing, it’s not as clean as possible. Many people have an obsession and believe that they have to cleanse their face in the morning and evening to be clean. In fact, if you have dry or sensitive skin, your face will only have a small amount of oil secreted at night in the morning. You can just rinse it with warm water, which will protect the already thin stratum corneum. I have combination skin, so I never cleanse my face in the morning during spring and autumn, so as not to make my face uncomfortable after washing. I only use amino acid cleansing at night to remove the sunscreen and dust from the day. If you have oily skin that produces a lot of oil in the summer, it is perfectly fine to use a mild soap-based cleanser at night. There is no need to talk about the discoloration of the soap base, as long as your face does not feel dry and tight after washing.

The intervention link in the middle is water, essence, emulsion, and cream that everyone often talks about. To put it bluntly, it is to replenish the skin with what it needs at the moment. If you are allergic to redness, or have acid skin breakouts, don’t think about whitening and anti-aging. Just apply a repair cream containing ceramides and centella asiatica. Last week, my best friend failed to control the concentration of acid and broke out all over her face. She stopped all effective products and only applied repair cream. It took three days to recover. If your skin is in particularly stable condition, if you want to whiten it, add niacinamide or VC essence. If you want to fight aging, add alcohol A or peptide. It’s okay to put one or two layers on it. As long as your skin doesn’t feel stuffy or stinging, you’ll be fine.

To be honest, this step of protection is something that all dermatologists have repeatedly emphasized. No matter how expensive the anti-aging serum you use is, it will work. Unless you stay in a darkroom with thick curtains all day long, even on cloudy days in winter, ultraviolet rays can penetrate the clouds and damage the skin. Photoaging is the culprit of spots and lines. Aunt Zhang, who lives downstairs in my house, is 56 years old. She wears sunscreen all year round whether she goes out or not. She has far fewer sun spots at the corners of her eyes than her peers. She looks at least seven or eight years younger. If you are exposed to the sun or go to the beach in summer, in addition to applying sunscreen, you must also wear a hat and an umbrella. The effect of hard sunscreen is actually more reliable than soft sunscreen.

Oh, by the way, in addition to daily care, there are also periodic care items, such as exfoliation, facial masks, and hospital care. This is quite controversial. Some people say that exfoliating will destroy the skin barrier. In fact, exfoliating once a week for oily skin and once every half a month to a month for dry skin can help remove old dead skin cells and make subsequent skin care products better absorbed. For sensitive skin, avoid using exfoliating products. If you mess around, it will easily ruin your face. Don’t apply facial masks every day. I stayed up all night for a week to catch up on a project, thinking that applying a hydrating mask every day would save my life. Instead, I developed hydration dermatitis and my cheeks became red and hot. I stopped for almost a week before it healed. Normally, applying it 2-3 times a week is enough.

If you encounter special situations, you must flexibly adjust the process. For example, after being exposed to the sun for a long time outside, don’t rush to use whitening essence when you get home. First apply a soothing repair mask to reduce redness, otherwise the high concentration of functional ingredients will irritate fragile skin; if you have medical beauty treatments such as photon and hydration, you can only use medical dressings and mild repair products for a week after the surgery, and you must stop using ordinary functional skin care products, otherwise it will easily cause infection.