The Best Skincare Routine For Clear
Skin
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best skincare routine for clear skin — but
getting the basics down can help you achieve smooth, blemish-free skin 宙斯二代美容仪. The key
ingredients are simple: a cleanser, toner, serum and moisturizer that work with your
skin type, plus an extra step that’s aimed at keeping your complexion clean. These
steps can make a big difference in the look and feel of your face, and they’re
something anyone can do at home to keep their skin looking great.
Before you pick out your new products, make sure you know your skin type. Dry skin
can feel flaky or scaly and may have large pores; oily skin looks shiny or greasy and
has big pores; combination skin is dry in some spots (cheeks, for instance) and oily
in others (forehead, nose, chin); and sensitive skin can sting, burn or itchy after
using certain products.
Taking your skin type into consideration can help you choose the right cleansers,
toners and moisturizers for your skin, says dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman. She also
recommends avoiding makeup that’s not labeled as oil-free and washing makeup
brushes and sponges twice a week with brush cleanser or baby shampoo to prevent
them from harboring bacteria, which can lead to breakouts.
Once you’ve got your skin type figured out, start with a non-medicated cleanser. If
your skin is prone to blackheads or whiteheads, try a product that contains salicylic
acid, which helps loosen dead cells and unclog pores (try our CLR Foaming Cleanser
with salicylic acid, niacinamides and ceramides). If you’re dealing with red,
inflammatory acne, opt for a product that contains benzoyl peroxide, which targets
surface bacteria and can help calm inflammation (try our Acne Facial Wash with
10% benzoyl peroxide).
A gentle cleanser is essential for all skin types because vigorous scrubbing can
actually strip your skin of its natural oils, leading it to overproduce oil in an attempt
to compensate, Dr. Garshick explains. She adds that toners and essences are also a
good addition to cleansing for most skin types, because they can help “detoxify,
balance and clarify” while improving the tolerability of leave-on acne-fighting
products, like prescription or OTC retinoids or benzoyl peroxide (try our G.Tox tonic
with detoxifying malachite, glycolic and phytic acids, or Vintner’s Daughter’s lactic
acid, pre- and probiotics, pore-clearing apple cider vinegar and gluconolactone).
After you’ve finished your morning or evening cleansing routine, apply any acne
treatments you have (including spot treatments, topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide
gels or salicylic acid creams) in the order recommended by your dermatologist, then
follow up with a moisturizing formula that’s suited for your skin type and doesn’t
contain any potential irritants. Finally, use blotting paper to reduce excess shine
throughout the day or during an active breakout.
Remember, it takes time for skin-clearing ingredients to work, so be patient and
stick with your routine. And don’t expect results immediately: “It can take 6-8 weeks
to see a noticeable improvement and 3-4 months to clear things up completely,” Dr.
Saedi says.
