12 things I learned to uplevel my skincare routine
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My skincare routine is a necessary form of self care. I love taking care of my skin every morning and evening, I look forward to it every day.
Here are 12 skincare tips that have helped me uplevel my skincare routine.
1. Less is More:
Simplify your skincare routine by focusing on essential steps, avoiding unnecessary steps and ingredients. That’s why I love Mad Hippie for their simple and well thought out ingredients.
2. Know Your Skin Type:
Tailor your skincare routine to your skin's unique needs, whether it's dry, acne prone, or combination, for optimal results.
For Dry Skin: Try the hydrating skin routine with a vitamin c serum, antioxidant facial oil, night cream, cream cleanser and hydrating mist. Find it in a set here.
For Acne Prone Skin: Try Mad Hippie's Clarifying Routine with vitamin C serum, blemish cream, and choose between vitamin a serum or AHA exfoliating peel.
Simple Routine for All Skin Types: Try the photo-protective daytime routine, this includes vitamin c serum, antioxidant facial oil, hydrating nutrient mist, and spf serum. This is my go-to daily morning skincare routine.
3. Never Miss Evening Cleansing:
Ensure a fresh start for your skin every morning by consistently cleansing your face before bedtime, eliminating impurities accumulated throughout the day.
4. Find a Routine You Can Stick With:
Establish a skincare routine that suits your lifestyle, making it easier to maintain consistency for healthier and more radiant skin.
Here are a few routines that could work for you:
For Dry Skin: Try the hydrating skin routine with a vitamin c serum, antioxidant facial oil, night cream, cream cleanser and hydrating mist. Find it in a set here.
For Acne Prone Skin: Try Mad Hippie's Clarifying Routine with vitamin C serum, blemish cream, and choose between vitamin a serum or AHA exfoliating peel.
Simple Routine for All Skin Types: Try the photo-protective daytime routine, this includes vitamin c serum, antioxidant facial oil, hydrating nutrient mist, and spf serum. This is my go-to daily morning skincare routine.
Skin Care Lover Routine (evening): For the person who loves taking her time while doing skincare routine while saying your positive affirmations and practicing self love - this is the routine I recommend for you:
Cleansing oil, massage into your skin while saying your affirmations
Vitamin C serum
Antioxidant facial oil (do 3 drops of each in your hand and mix together before massaging into your skin
Vitamin A serum, this helps reduce wrinkles
Triple C Night Cream, to lock in all that nourishing skin goodness while you sleep.
Tip: Do your skincare routine 1 hour before bedtime so your skin can soak it all in before laying on your pillow.
5. Skincare is Self-Care:
View your skincare routine as a form of self-care, dedicating time to nurture and prioritize the well-being of your skin. Love your skin while nourishing it.
6. Change Pillowcase Weekly:
Promote a clean sleeping environment by changing your pillowcase weekly, reducing the risk of bacterial buildup and skin issues.
7. Pat Dry:
Gently pat your skin dry after cleansing to avoid unnecessary friction and maintain your skin's natural moisture balance.
8. Mild pH Balanced Cleanser:
Opt for a mild, pH-balanced cleanser to effectively clean your skin without disrupting its natural pH levels. This is the one I use and love.
9. If It Irritates Your Skin, It’s Not For You:
Listen to your skin's feedback; if a product causes irritation, it might not be suitable for your skin type, and it's best to explore alternatives. This is another reason why I love Mad Hippie so much, my sensitive skin LOVES their products.
10. Correct Order - Cleanse, Tone, Serums, Moisturizer, Sunscreen:
Follow the correct order of skincare application for maximum effectiveness: cleanse, tone, apply serums, moisturize, and protect with sunscreen.
11. Hyaluronic Acid (in the Vitamin C Serum):
Combat aging by incorporating hyaluronic acid, a natural skin hydrator, found in vitamin C serums, to achieve a plumped and youthful complexion.
12. Try a Peptide Serum:
Integrate a peptide serum into your routine to support collagen production, promoting firmer and more resilient skin over time.
Find Mad Hippies products HERE and at Ulta, in-stores and online!
XO,
Liv