What does the skin care process include and what are the two steps

At present, the most recognized method of classification in the skin care circle is to divide the core care process into two modules: day protection and night repair. There are also many senior skin care experts and formulators who prefer to divide it into two major steps: cleansing and maintenance. Both methods of classification are in line with the core logic of skin care, and there is no absolute right or wrong.

After all, the condition of the skin follows the circadian rhythm and is written into the genes. During the day, there are ultraviolet rays, dust, car exhaust from commuting, and even the blue light in the office, which are quietly depleting the antioxidant power of the skin. I used to be lazy in the summer with oily skin, so I skipped antioxidant essence in the morning. By following these steps, my T-zone turned yellow as if soaked in a layer of honey, and even my foundation turned gray. Later, I added a layer of VC derivative essence before sunscreen. Even if I wore makeup until the afternoon, my face was still translucent. To put it bluntly, the entire morning's skin care actions are all about building a "protective shield" for the skin. Things are different at night. Without the interference of external stimulation, the skin's self-repair efficiency can reach 2-3 times that of the day. My best friend used A alcohol before and did not build up tolerance for the redness of the skin. She only applied a thick layer of repair cream containing ceramides at night for a week. During the day, she only did basic cleansing + mild sun protection. The redness faded in three or four days. This is the golden period of night repair.

There are also many practical practitioners who feel that dividing by day and night is too dependent on the scene, and it is more direct to divide it into two major parts: "cleaning + maintenance". After all, no matter morning or evening, the first step is always to clean away the dirt on the surface of the skin. Otherwise, the face will be piled up with foundation residue and excess oil, and no matter how expensive the lady essence is, it will not be able to penetrate into it. Instead, it will look dull and closed. The biggest pitfall I encountered before was that for the sake of convenience, I was too lazy to cleanse my face after removing makeup. As a result, my chin became stuffy and closed. It took me half a month to get rid of it. Later I realized that whether the cleansing step is done correctly directly determines the effectiveness of all subsequent skin care steps.

In fact, both methods have their own applicable scenarios. If you are new to skin care and follow the day-night logic, it will not be easy to get confused. At least you will not make the stupid mistake of applying VC and sunscreen at night. If you have a clear understanding of your skin type, following the logic of cleansing + maintenance will be more accurate. You will not hoard a bunch of unused products and apply them randomly, which will burden the skin.