In some ways you can compare skincare treatments to clothing – they help to protect skin against the elements. In both cases, the concept of layering helps to deliver maximum benefit. Start with lighter layers and build up gradually ending with the most protective one. When it comes to your skin, here’s how to do it right:
- Start with a clean base. Clean skin ensures the optimal absorption of your products. Try a gentle and effective cleanser like La Roche Posay Physiological Cleansing Gel. View our full selection of cleansers here.
- Follow with a treatment that has the lightest consistency. In most cases, this will be a serum. Serums are quickly taken in and won’t interfere with the absorption of subsequent applications. Right now I’m loving the lightness of apothekari Antioxidant C + E for its moisturizing, protective and brightening effects.
- Apply, in order, products from lightest to heaviest. For example a moisturizer, then your sunscreen. NOTE: Sunscreens are a special exception. If your sunscreen is chemical based (Mexoryl SX, Mexoryl XL for example), it should go on directly after your serum followed by any other products. This ensures that the active ingredients penetrate adequately to deliver maximum protection. If your sunscreen is physical (and it is the heaviest in consistency), apply it last.
- Follow with foundation, concealer and/or make-up.
These 4 simple steps will help you achieve the most benefit from your skin care products.
