Key Takeaways
- A daily skincare routine works best when products are layered from the thinnest texture to the thickest.
- The essentials usually include cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, and targeted products for your skin type.
- Consistency matters more than complexity, especially when you are learning to build a sustainable skincare routine.
- High-quality, natural ingredients can help make your daily ritual feel more luxurious, effective, and easy to maintain.
Understanding how to build a skincare routine is the key to achieving a more balanced-looking complexion and youthful glow. Lea Black Beauty® has been a trusted source for skincare products and guidance ever since we opened in 1985, and we’re happy to explain the ins and outs of building a skincare routine that works for you.
It’s important to note that creating a skincare routine is a personal thing. Everyone’s skin is unique, so the best approach for one person may not be right for the next. That said, getting familiar with the basics will empower you to discover your go-to, holy grail products and find a ritual that fits your skin type and lifestyle. Here’s how to build a skincare routine!
A great daily skincare routine doesn't have to be complicated. The most effective routines are often simple, consistent, and built around products that work beautifully together for your skin type, lifestyle, and beauty goals.
Start With the Basics
First, make sure you’re using your skincare products in the right order. As a general rule, you should use them in order of consistency, starting with the thinnest product and finishing with the thickest. This ensures that each product layers properly with the next, reaching your skin so it can do what it’s meant to do.
For example, a basic regimen consists of the following (in order):
- Cleanser
- Toner
- Serum
- Moisturizer
Of course, there are plenty of other products you can use, so you don’t need to stop there. Let’s go into deeper detail. Here’s how to build a skincare routine that covers all of the angles.
1. Begin by Cleansing
The first step in building a skincare routine is cleansing your skin of daily buildup, pollutants, excess oil, and other impurities and stressors that can leave skin looking congested or uncomfortable and prevent other skincare products from working properly.
Your first instinct might be to seek out the most potent cleanser on the market, but an overly harsh cleanser can do more harm than good, especially if you have sensitive skin. Instead, we recommend using a gentle cleanser made with high-quality, natural ingredients.
Lea Black Beauty® Skin Revitalizing Daily Face Wash is a fantastic choice, providing a clean, refreshed feel without chemicals, synthetic fragrances, parabens, or other harsh ingredients.
A big part of learning how to build a skincare routine is understanding how different products interact. Say you’re using a facial cleanser with salicylic acid. Following it with a retinol treatment could cause irritation, redness, and flaking. The goal is to use synergistic products that work together in harmony.
2. Apply Your Toner
After cleansing, apply your toner to a cloth or cotton pad and wipe it over your face and neck. Lea Black Beauty® Brighten & Balance 200mg CBD Skin Toner is a wonderful product that has been shown to help skin feel hydrated and look more balanced. It’s the perfect second step to prep your skin for the next one in your skincare routine.
3. Apply Your Serum
Next, we recommend applying a retinol serum, such as Lea Black Beauty® Anti-Aging Face Serum with 250mg CBD. Retinol has been shown to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while supporting smoother-looking tone and texture.
As we mentioned, building a skincare routine is personal, so if your skin doesn’t respond well to retinol or you prefer a gentler approach, feel free to use other serums and oils, or skip them altogether.
4. Use Eye Cream
It’s easy to be so focused on overall face care that you forget about eye care. Nourishing the eye area can produce a visibly refreshed look, so don’t overlook this step as you learn how to build a skincare routine, especially if you tend to get dark circles and/or puffiness around the eyes.
Lea Black Beauty® Premium Hemp Soothing Eye Cream is an ideal choice. It contains CBD, which is known in wellness-focused skincare for helping skin feel hydrated, comforted, and supported. Our eye cream also contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, cucumber and green tea extracts, and other clean, raw ingredients sourced worldwide.
5. Use Skin Treatments (When Needed)
Next, you can use stronger treatments that target specific skin concerns and/or produce more noticeable effects, such as exfoliators or masks. As you discover how to build a skincare routine that works for you, you’ll find that using these types of products daily might not be necessary, and overuse could lead to negative results.
Lea Black Beauty® Moisturizing Skin Renewal Exfoliant is perfect for anyone building a skincare routine. It exfoliates, nourishes, and hydrates, leaving your skin glowing. You only need to use it 2-3 times per week, leaving at least one day between uses.
6. Moisturize
Last but certainly not least, finish off your skincare routine with a moisturizer. Besides leaving your skin soft and supple, moisturizer locks in the products you used before and provides ongoing support against visible dryness and daily environmental stressors. Try Lea Black Beauty® CBD Daily Face Moisturizer as you explore how to build a skincare routine. It’s a revolutionary moisturizer that’s packed with the finest naturally hydrating ingredients, including CBD, vitamin E, aloe vera, and green tea extract.
Daily Skincare Routine FAQs
What is the correct order for a daily skincare routine?
A simple daily skincare routine typically starts with a cleanser, followed by toner, serum, eye cream, targeted treatments when needed, and moisturizer. As a general rule, apply products from the lightest texture to the richest texture.
How do I build a skincare routine as a beginner?
Start with the basics: a gentle cleanser, a toner or hydrating step, a serum suited to your skin goals, and a moisturizer. Once your skin is comfortable with those steps, you can add eye cream, exfoliants, masks, or other targeted products.
Do I need a different morning and nighttime skincare routine?
Your morning and nighttime routines can share many of the same steps, but nighttime is often the best moment for richer moisturizers, exfoliants, or retinol-based products. Morning routines should stay simple and comfortable under makeup or sunscreen.
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