08 May Relaxing Springtime Skin Care Routines
I don’t know about you but preparing my skin for summer means I need to start now. After the stress that dry winter weather brings, along with (quite honestly) the stress of the last year or so, I believe our skin needs some tender loving care before we start getting out and exposing our skin to summer sun. So to make sure a skin care routine is focused on care and recovery it is important to consciously schedule in skincare self-care and relaxation. Here are some tips for you to do just that!
Cleanse in Two Layers
Before any soothing and relaxing skin care routine, make sure you start with a clean canvas. If you are wearing any makeup, gently remove it with your makeup remover. This will allow your next step to cleanse even deeper. Next, use a light exfoliator or a microfiber cloth paired with your YOUTH® Luminous Gel Oil Cleanser to lift the oil and grime from the day.
Get a Massage
While your skin is still damp, incorporate a little massage into your facial. It will feel great and offers an opportunity to mindfully appreciate your skin. Additionally, a facial massage may help to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage, resulting in less puffy skin.
You can give yourself a massage just using your fingers, or you can also use your favorite facial roller or gua sha tool. The key with the massage is choosing the right massage cream. I personally love using Radiance C+E in combination with Youth Activating Serum. I find this combination works well to provide the right amount of “slickness” that lasts for the massage.
Try Steaming
Heat up some water until hot but not boiling. Pour the water into a bowl and put a few drops of your favorite essential oil, like lavender. Place a towel over your head and lean over the bowl for 5–10 minutes. This process will increase blood flow to your face.
Masking
The importance of relaxing and decompressing after a long day shouldn’t be overlooked. Next time you need a little relaxation, try out a facial mask while enjoying a good book, in a bath, sipping your favorite beverage, etc. I love both the Hydrating Gel Mask and Purifying Clay Mask, and often it is hard to decide which one I want to use on a given evening. So, if you are like me and can’t decide, do both. Use the Purifying Clay Mask on the areas that tend to be more oily and the Hydrating Gel Mask on the areas that need more moisture.
Toning and Moisturizing
A general rule of thumb is to layer your toner and moisturizers by starting with the product that is thinnest or more liquid, then increasing in product thickness. While you apply the first layer, lightly massage it into the skin before adding any additional product. Start with your Perfecting Skin Toner as the first layer. Then build with your favorite YOUTH® moisturizer and serum combination. With each layer, you want the previous product to be absorbed almost completely. Don’t rush it and use your favorite facial roller in between layers to cool and de-puff your face and neck.
You don’t need a spa to give yourself an indulgent facial treatment. You deserve to relax, and your skin deserves to be appreciated. Just taking 15 minutes for a soothing skin care routine will be sure to leave you refreshed and start getting your skin prepared for summer.
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