#4 My Skincare Routines Revealed

I mentioned earlier that I don't usually have a skincare routine. At present, however, I do try to follow some of the necessary steps. The basic skincare routines I follow are as described below. The critical ones are marked with an *.


*Wake up 
Apply eye cream, wash face with warm/cold water, [rinse off face with warm water if sleeping mask is applied the day before] - you will feel more refreshed.


[Optional] Apply day cream as well


Before going out
1. Apply moisturizer (Especially before wearing make up)
2. Apply sunscreen (I choose to ignore this step though - I don't do outdoor activities much)


Outside
1. Use a face mist spray (I don't do this unless I stay in an air-conditioned room for more than 10 hours)
2. Use oil absorbing sheet if you have oily face (I don't recommend it though. Rumour has it that it contains chemicals that make you produce more oil and thus clog more pores - Not for me anyway since my skin doesn't belong to the oily type)


During shower 

For face:
1. Remove make up (I'm using Hada Labo make-up remover and Loreal lip + eye make-up remover with cotton wool pads - I seldom make up though)
*2. Apply cleanser (I'm using Organature, Herb Day 365 and White Tree Snow exfoliating (twice per week only because it has whitening effects) foam cleansers interchangeably)
3. Toner (Optional. I skip this step though. Toner is usually high in alcohol or other ingredients which can leave your skin feeling dry. After applying the toner, it burns and stings and I find that my breakouts have somehow become worse. Since then I never use a toner anymore even hough toners are said to remove traces of dirt, makeup, cleanser residue and excess oil. It is not true that toners help to close pores. Experts say it is not a skincare necessity. They are more suitable for those with oily skin.)
4. Apply mask 3 or 4 times per week (I'm using Real Nature mask pack and pore care pack. I only apply mask once or twice per week though)
5. Serum (I never follow this step)
6. Apply moisturizer (Optional; I'm using Arsainte Eco-Therapy daily moisturizer - It's still better to use lotion-based rather than cream-based)
7. Apply night cream [Optional]

For body:
1. Wash your body (I'm using Dove body wash) 
2. Exfoliate (I'm using Sake clarifying gel body scrub once or twice per week)

Before going to bed
*1. Apply eye cream
*2. Put on sleeping mask and leave it till next day (I'm using Raspberry roots sleeping mask - love it as the smell is fragrant)

Basically that's about it.  

Description of Raspberry roots sleeping mask taken from the packaging:

Skin problems? Try sleeping on it with this overnight beauty mask and wake up to porcelain smooth skin. Humalayan Raspberry Roots and Grains Extracts optimize elasticity and tighten pores while thoroughly hydrating and replenishing skin of lost nutrients. Additions of plant extracts in the formulation promote the natural secretion of pleasure-inducing beta endorphins and stimulate the formation of collagen for more youthful skin.

I really love this sleeping mask. It has since done wonders to my face :)