Have you ever set out to purchase something as simple as a moisturizer, yet returned home with an arsenal of skincare products and no idea how to use them? Trust me, you are not alone on this – we’ve all been there! And how many times has their expiration date surpassed by the time you learned how to use them?! Before another set of products lose their efficacy while chillin in your medicine cabinet, let’s discuss how to properly apply skincare products.

The basic rule of thumb is to let the product consistency guide you. Thinnest to heaviest will allow for optimal product absorption and efficacy when layering products.

STEP #1 – Cleanser: You’ll of course always begin your regimen with a cleanser best suited for your skin type (initiate a double cleanse with oil first if you’re a makeup fanatic) prior to applying the fun stuff.

STEP #2 – Toner: Spritz with a nutrient enriched toner to balance the skins PH and prep it for serums and creams.

STEP #3 – Eye Cream: Applying your eye cream first allows absorption in the appropriate areas. With your ring-finger, tap a small amount of product under the eye and over your lids until completely absorbed. A little trick I’ve found to be delightful is to keep my eye cream in the refrigerator for a cooling and soothing effect on the sensitive eye area.

STEP #4 – Serums: When using multiple serums, apply according to their consistencies or combine them if you’re pressed for time. Thinest to heaviest is best, and you can layer them after 30 seconds or so. I gravitate towards brightening serums for nighttime use and hydrating ones to maintain moisture levels during the day.

STEP #5 Moisturizer: To further enhance the efficacy of serums, layer on a moisturizer that provides the proper nutrients to treat your skin concerns. A quality moisturizer will provide an additional health boost to the skin while locking in nutrients from the serums for a radiant complexion.

STEP #6 – SPF: All those fancy skincare products are a waste if you don’t seal them with SPF. Nothing more than a 50 is needed, but you must remember to reapply every 2 hours to prevent sun damage and decrease your odds of skin cancer.

There you have it, a little cheat sheet for properly applying skincare products. You can obviously skip any steps that are not currently in your possession, but it isn’t a bad idea to add in any of the missing products to create that perfect anti-aging regimen. Should you need guidance selecting products suited for your skin type, don’t hesitate to shoot me a message. You can also take an online skincare assessment and save 10% on quality products at Dermaesthetics Beverly Hills with discount code “TheBeautySaint”.

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