What does the skin care process include?

The core of the conventional skin care process is the three basic steps of cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. The remaining functional steps are flexibly superimposed according to skin type, skin condition and actual needs. There is never an absolutely unified standard answer.

When many people are new to skin care, they always think that the more steps, the more effective it is. In fact, this is not the case. A little sister next to me who is born with dry and sensitive skin followed the "Korean ten-step skin care method" online for two years ago. She applied the serum, whitening essence, anti-aging essence, essential oil, and cream on her face layer by layer. At most, she had to apply 9 things at a time, which was less than half of the time. When she was only 1 month old, her face became red and rashy, and she couldn't even put on makeup. When she went to the dermatologist for a consultation, the doctor asked her to stop all the fancy products, leaving only three amino acid cleansers, repair creams, and physical sunscreen. Within half a month, her skin stabilized.

Of course, that doesn’t mean the extra steps are useless. After all, the needs of different skin types vary greatly. For example, if you have oily skin that produces a lot of oil in the summer, maybe a refreshing toner after washing your face will be enough to moisturize your face. In winter, when the air is dry, adding a light lotion will be just right. ； If you have dry skin in autumn and winter, you may need to add a layer of essential oil behind your moisturizer to lock in moisture, otherwise your face will be dry and painful if you blow the cold wind for two hours. There is a lot of debate on the Internet now about whether extra skin care steps are IQ taxes. One group says that except for the three basic steps, all are just gimmicks for businesses to cut leeks. The other group says that targeted and superimposed products can indeed improve specific skin problems such as spots and acne marks. In fact, both sides are reasonable. The key is to match your actual situation. There is no need to take any side.

If you encounter a special situation, there is no need to follow a rigid process. For example, you have to stay up late and have several red pimples. Then just apply an anti-acne serum before applying moisturizing products.； I just went to the beach and was exposed to the sun all afternoon. It makes perfect sense to apply a soothing and cooling repair mask when I come back. ； If you have just completed a medical beauty treatment such as photorejuvenation, you must strictly follow the doctor's instructions. You may even need to replace your regular cleansing with normal saline and gently rub it, let alone add any functional steps.

In fact, the skin care process is very similar to what you usually wear when going out. The three basic steps are the unmistakable basics such as white T-shirts and jeans, which are just needed. The remaining essence, facial mask, and serum are equivalent to accessories such as necklaces and hats. It all depends on your occasion and needs of the day. If you pile all the accessories on your body, it will become cumbersome and uncomfortable. I have combination oily and acne-prone skin, and I usually do three things in my daily routine: amino acid cleansing, refreshing lotion, and sunscreen. Only when I have acne during my aunt period, I will apply an extra step of anti-acne essence. My skin condition is much more stable than when I used to pile on a bunch of products.