What does the skin care process include and what are the two parts

In mainstream skin care systems, the skin care process is usually divided into two parts: day protection and night repair.

Speaking of it, this division actually follows the circadian rhythm of the skin. During the day, you have to go out to work and go shopping, and your skin has to bear the burden of ultraviolet rays, dust, air-conditioning wind, and makeup. You can’t apply a thick layer of occlusive cream and run out, right? Not to mention it's boring, the dust particles that stick to it are enough to clog the pores, so the daytime routine is basically as light as possible. The core is to do enough protection. After cleansing, water, and essence, focus on applying sunscreen and before makeup, which is basically enough. In the summer before, I put on three layers of essence in the morning. I commuted to the company for ten minutes and my T-zone was so oily that I could make an omelette. It also made two small openings, which hurt for several days.

It is different at night, when external stimulation is gone and the skin enters the golden period of self-repair, especially from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., the metabolism rate is several times that of the day. At this time, you can use repairing and nourishing products. For example, apply soothing essence when you are red during the day. If you want to fight aging, use A-alcohol products. Applying a thick layer of cream will not make you feel stuffy, and it will be absorbed much better than during the day.

Of course, not everyone recognizes this classification. Many practitioners and dermatologists who have been in the skin care circle for many years will also point out that splitting into basic care + functional care is actually more suitable for novices to figure out the logic. Basic care means that no matter what your skin type or condition is, Cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection are the three things that no skin care needs can avoid. Functional care is an addition to the subdivided needs of whitening, anti-wrinkle, and acne removal. This division can help many people avoid the pitfall of "loading on functional essences but not even moisturizing well."

In fact, there is no right or wrong way to divide the two methods. If you are used to following the skin care schedule, divide it by day and night. If you are just starting out and are afraid of buying random products, you should first understand the difference between basics and functions. To put it bluntly, it is like classifying home-cooked dishes by breakfast, lunch and dinner time, or by the type of vegetarian and meat dishes. The core is to eat comfortably, and the same is true for skin care. How to do it is easy, and it is a good classification if it can stabilize the skin.