12 Skincare Habits That Will Change the Look of Your Skin Forever
When it comes to skincare, it’s often the small things that make all the difference. Sure, you could splash out on a pricey, high-performance product every once in a while and hope that it’ll work miracles, but if real, long-lasting improvements in your complexion are what you want to see, chances are that all you need to do is establish a few healthy skincare habits.
Keep reading as Vivo Per Lei shares 12 skincare habits that could change the look of your skin forever!
1) Daily Cleansing
While cleansing may not feel like a very exciting part of your skincare routine, it’s one of the most important things that you could do for your skin each day. Get into the habit of cleansing in the mornings and evenings and you’ll be preventing dirt, sebum, and other pollutants from delving deeper into your skin and causing free radical damage.
With that said, you also need to get into the habit of using the right cleanser for your skin. If your skin type is dry or sensitive, don’t be swayed into using an overly aggressive cleanser that runs the risk of damaging your skin’s protective barrier. Instead, pick a gentle and hydrating formula, like the Vivo Per Lei Hyaluronic Acid Daily Facial Wash. Of course, if your skin type is oily, go with something a little more powerful, like the Vivo Per Lei Collagen Foaming Cleanser.
2) Applying Your Moisturizer to Damp Skin
Hopefully, you already regularly moisturize your skin. This is the only way to keep your skin consistently hydrated and conditioned. Not only does a moisturizer provide moisture of its own, but it also locks that moisture, along with your skin’s existing moisture reserves, in. Without the seal formed by a moisturizer, your skin would continuously lose its moisture to evaporation.
One way to boost moisture even further is to start applying your moisturizer to damp, instead of dry, skin. This way, all of those extra water molecules sitting on your skin’s surface will be locked into your skin too. Rather than evaporating away, they’ll be pushed in, quenching your thirsty cells.
For the best results, do this with a moisturizer that contains occlusive ingredients, like the Vivo Per Lei Marine Ultimate All Skin Cream.
3) Reading Ingredient Lists
Do you ever buy a skincare product without reading the ingredient list first? If so, this is a habit that you need to change. The ingredient list of a product can tell you so much about that formula, including whether or not it’s worth investing in. The ingredient list will also sometimes contradict the marketing claims that a product makes, saving you from being caught out by false promises.
The most important thing to take note of when looking at an ingredient list is the order of ingredients. The ingredients used in the highest concentration will be listed first. Say, for example, you’re looking for a retinol serum. Find a formula where retinol is near the top of the ingredient list, like the Vivo Per Lei 24K Gold Caviar Serum, and your skin will receive more of the ingredient compared to a product that features retinol nearer to the end of its ingredient list.
4) Being Consistent With Your Skincare Routine
When it comes to skincare, consistency is everything. It takes time for ingredients and products to work, so being sporadic with your skincare efforts will interfere with this. One of the healthiest skincare habits that you could develop would be to ensure that you’re applying your skincare regularly and consistently.
If this is something that you struggle with, look into ways to make skincare more enjoyable for you. Setting reminders on your phone each morning and evening can also be a good way to encourage yourself to remain consistent with your skincare routine.
It’s also much easier to be consistent when your skincare routine is simple rather than over-complicated…
5) Keeping Your Skincare Routine Simple
At the end of a long day, the thought of spending 30 minutes slathering your skin with various products can feel tedious. On the other hand, if you only have a few products to apply and aren’t going to be spending more than a couple of minutes on your skin, it’s much easier to be consistent. A skincare routine that isn’t quite so time-consuming will feel less stressful to maintain.
A simplified skincare routine also prevents your skin barrier from feeling overwhelmed. The fewer products you apply, the happier your skin barrier will be.
So, what does a simple skincare routine consist of? A cleanser is a must, as is a moisturizer. SPF is also vital, with this being another habit that you need to adopt…
6) Keeping Your Skin Protected From the Sun
There is so much evidence out there that points to how the sun is primarily responsible for the skin aging process. Allow those UV rays to continually damage your skin and you’ll be left dealing with fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and more much earlier in life than you otherwise would have.
This is why keeping your skin protected from the sun is one of the most useful skincare habits to practice. A single application of SPF in the morning isn’t going to cut it. You’ll need to get into the habit of being fully diligent about sun protection, meaning that you regularly reapply your SPF throughout the day.
7) Prioritizing Your Skin Barrier
While keeping your skincare routine simple will do the world of good for your skin barrier, this important layer of your skin needs to be prioritized in other ways too. Keeping your skin barrier healthy will translate to healthy-looking skin.
How can you do this? Firstly, by avoiding the use of ingredients that are known for damaging the skin barrier. Sulfates, harsh acids, abrasive exfoliating agents, and overly potent actives can quickly inhibit skin barrier function.
On the other hand, certain ingredients are known for keeping the skin barrier feeling preserved and protected. Vitamin E, sodium hyaluronate, collagen, and aloe vera, all of which can be found in the Vivo Per Lei Pumpkin and Collagen Day Cream, are all revered for doing just that.
8) Making Time for a Weekly Mask
While some people think that masking is a waste of time, getting into the habit of using a face mask once a week can be transformational for your complexion.
Of course, this is assuming that you pick the right mask for your skin’s needs. If your skin type is oily or combination, a charcoal mask, like the Vivo Per Lei Activated Charcoal Facial Mask, will quickly leave your skin looking matte and less congested. Meanwhile, if your skin type is dry or sensitive, try a hydrating overnight mask, like the Vivo Per Lei Marine Revitalize Leave-On Hydrating Mask.
9) Using Eye Care Products
Eye care products can be a huge game-changer. They’re formulated to cater to the unique needs of the skin around the eyes, meaning that they work better in this area than general facial skincare products.
Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that you have to overhaul your skincare routine. After all, as you know, keeping your routine simple is important too! Instead, choose just one eye care products that’s able to target the visible skin concerns that your eye area is dealing with. For example, the Vivo Per Lei Collagen Eye Firming Cream is a superstar at smoothing out the look of crow’s feet while giving the skin around the eyes a stronger and thicker feel.
10) Regularly Adjusting How Often You Exfoliate
It’s no secret that exfoliation is crucial for healthy-looking skin. Hopefully, this is something that you’re already doing regularly.
However, it’s important to not fall into a rut with your exfoliation habits. While you may currently be exfoliating X times a week, keep reassessing and readjusting this. As the seasons change and as your skin grows older, you may sometimes need to exfoliate more often, or not as much.
Since over-exfoliating can have disastrous consequences for your complexion, keeping exfoliation in check will allow you to reap the rewards of this skincare step without having to deal with any of the downsides.
11) Massaging Your Face When You Apply Your Skincare Products
While you may sometimes need to rush through your skincare routine as quickly as possible, getting into the habit of massaging your face while you’re applying your skincare products can make a huge difference to your skin.
How? The act of massaging your skin offers a few benefits. Firstly, it gives circulation a boost. This immediately leaves the skin looking more radiant. Massaging your face can also help to improve product absorption while leaving your facial muscles feeling more relaxed. This will allow them to release any tension, giving your face a happier and younger-looking finish.
12) Keeping Your Hands Away From Your Face
Do you often find yourself touching your face? If so, this could be the reason behind some of the skin problems you’ve been dealing with…
Think about all of the different surfaces that your hands come into contact with each day. Each one is crawling with germs, bacteria, and more. Each time your hands touch one of these surfaces, a large amount of those impurities transfer over onto your skin. Touch your face after and they’ll jump over to your face, where they’ll then increase your risk of developing clogged pores, breakouts, inflammation, infections, and more.
To avoid this, try keeping your hands as busy as possible. Experts also advise making a conscious effort to count how often you touch your face each day. Doing so will make you more aware of how often you touch your face, which will help you to get into the habit of keeping your hands away!
Summary
Skincare doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes, simply ensuring that you’re following some good daily habits can be enough to make a big difference to your complexion. The habits that we’ve featured above will do just that. Incorporate as many of them as possible into your life/skincare efforts and you’ll soon see your skin starting to thrive like never before.
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