You've decided to take your skincare routine seriously, but have no idea where to start. A trip to the skincare aisle or browsing online can be overwhelming, just looking at all those products is confusing, so you stick with that one pot of Nivea, which is fine, Nivea is great, but I imagine you went to the skincare aisle looking for a serum, vitamin C, cleanser, a foam cleanser an oil and a toner, those little capsule things you saw IG! Keeping your routine simple will avoid overwhelming your skin. Plus, limiting your skincare routine can help you save money and avoid waste. The first rule of skin care, is keep it simple, and follow 4 steps. Cleansing — Washing your face. Toning — Balancing the skin. Moisturizing — Hydrating and softening the skin Sunscreen The next step on your road to building a skincare ritual is determining your skin type. Different skin types have varying needs. One easy way to determine your skin type is to observe your skin throughout the day. Is you
Skincare is often viewed as a luxury. With social media and magazines covered in high-end brands, famous faces and exquisite packaging, it can often feel self-indulgent and excessive to treat yourself to skincare products. Prices for the biggest names in the skincare industry can also run pretty high, pushing skincare products down many people’s list of priorities. Spending up to £80 on a tub of facial moisturiser seems extortionate - so why exactly are the prices so high? The simple answer is - they shouldn’t be. The cost of luxury skincare products often aren’t a reflection of the quality or effectiveness of the ingredients involved. When a product has a high price tag, sometimes it can simply be a case of paying for a big brand name. The biggest skincare brands strive to maintain their luxury status and compete with other brands by ensuring their prices always remain high. Additionally, many skincare products are packed with formulas of complex cutting edge ingredients create