What aspects and requirements does the skin care process include

In fact, there has never been a unified "standard answer" to the skin care process. Different skin types and different scenarios have great differences in the steps. However, the core logic cannot avoid the four dimensions of "cleansing and reducing burden - texture conditioning - targeted repair - long-term protection". The pitfall that everyone often steps into is the "ten-step skin care method" copied online, which puts unnecessary burden on the skin.

The "minimalist skin care vs. complete steps" debate on the Internet is supported by real cases on both sides. I have seen healthy skin that only uses amino acid cleansing and moisturizing cream all year round, and there are no obvious wrinkles at the age of forty. I have also seen delicate girls who put seven or eight layers of facial makeup on their faces every day, but they can't find the reason for their sullen expression. To put it bluntly, skin care has always been about how the skin "eats", and the more steps, the better.

Cleaning as the first step is actually the most controversial, especially in the morning. Among people with dry and sensitive skin, the practice of "cleansing with only warm water in the morning" has long been popular. The dermatologist I consulted before also said that as long as you don't apply strong sealing skin care products that require makeup removal the night before, and pillowcases every week Change them all. There is no need to use cleansing in the morning for dry and sensitive skin. Over-cleansing will destroy the protective power of the stratum corneum, and the more you wash it, the more sensitive it becomes. However, oily skin and combination skin are different. The sebum secretion piles up in the pores overnight. Without gentle amino acid cleansing, it is easy to block blackheads and redness and acne. At night, the cleaning standards are more uniform. As long as you wear makeup and apply waterproof sunscreen or high-power sunscreen above SPF50, you must remove the makeup first and then clean it twice. Low-power sunscreen for ordinary commuting can be washed away with an amino acid cleanser with sufficient cleaning power. There is no need to repeatedly remove the friction barrier.

It is best to follow up with follow-up care within 30 seconds after washing your face. Otherwise, when the water on the face evaporates, it will also take away the moisture from the bottom of the skin, and the longer it is left, the drier it will be. The essence of the products such as toner and essence used in this step is to add a layer of water to the cuticle that has just been cleaned. In layman's terms, it is like pouring the first layer of root-fixing water on a flower that has just been loosened. It moistens the texture so that subsequent nutrients can penetrate better. There is also a lot of controversy here: some people say that it must be wiped with a cotton pad. Some people say that hand patting is gentler and less irritating to remove the remaining dead cuticles. In fact, for oily skin with thick cuticles, just wipe it with a cotton pad dipped in toner 1-2 times a week. Frequent rubbing will easily wear away the cuticles. For dry and sensitive skin, just pat or press the face with your hands. Don't toss your face for the so-called secondary cleansing.

The next step of repairing and nourishing is more flexible. If you want whitening, use whitening essence. If you want anti-aging, choose the corresponding anti-aging essence. If your skin condition is stable and you don’t have any special needs, it’s completely ok to just use basic moisturizing essence. The following milk and cream are When it comes to the "cap" used to lock in moisture, don't believe in the nonsense that "you can't use facial cream for oily skin all your life". The oily skin around me stays in a heated room in the north in the winter, and my face is still dry to the point of bursting without facial cream. In summer, just use a light cream or lotion. Flexible adjustment is the right way. Nowadays, there are still many people arguing about whether the serum is an IQ tax. In fact, to put it bluntly, it depends on the skin type. Young skin with a healthy barrier has good absorption ability. It makes no difference whether you use it or not. If you usually apply essence and it always feels like it floats on the face and is not absorbed, or the metabolism of mature skin slows down and the absorption capacity decreases, using a light and thin serum as a base can really help the subsequent functional ingredients to penetrate better.

No matter how many expensive skin care products you apply before, if the last step of protection is not in place, it will be in vain. There is no big controversy on this point. The only discussion point is "should you wear sunscreen indoors?"

In general, the skin care process really does not require forced steps. The best standards are that the skin feels comfortable to the touch and is in a stable condition. Don't buy a bunch of products that you don't use just to make up the so-called "complete process", which will put unnecessary burden on the skin.