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Top five skincare rules everyone should know…and follow
Most of us are guilty of a heavily overstocked bathroom vanity filled with all sorts of magical products, potions and creams that promise to make your skin flawless.
Often, these products end up going to waste, as we don’t follow a strict skincare regime. The solution? Go back to basics, commit to a skincare routine that ticks all the boxes and only buy one product for each step.
Optiphi share their top five skincare rules to set you up for life:
- Cleanse. A cleanser’s function is to clean your skin and remove any excess dust and dirt. Your cleanser should also be pH balanced which means that you should NOT feel tight and dry after you have cleansed. By maintaining the pH of your skin during your cleansing step, you will maintain the protective layer of your skin for effective product penetration.
- Serum. Opt for a serum that is packed with Hyaluronic Acid as well as a little bit of Vitamin B3.
- Moisturise. A good moisturiser is an effective way of locking and sealing in moisture throughout the day and night. If you still feel a bit of residue after applying your moisturiser then you are either using too much product or your chosen moisturiser is too “heavy” on your skin.
- SPF. This is VITAL! For all skin conditions – and yes, even if you are indoors all day!
- Exfoliate. is important to stimulate the renewal cycle of the skin. By doing this, you will naturally stimulate the anti-ageing processes resulting in a younger looking skin. Skincare therapist tip: look for a cleanser that has a dual action combined with an exfoliator. We love the Optiphi Facial Cleanser as it is pH balanced and has a built in exfoliator which is gentle enough for daily use.
