Building a Skincare Routine

Effective skincare starts with three steps: cleanse, moisturize, and protect with SPF. Add active ingredients — retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, AHAs — once the basics are consistent. More products don't mean better results; the right products applied consistently outperform elaborate multi-step routines.

Understanding Your Skin Type

Skin types — oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal — determine which products and ingredients work best. Oily skin benefits from lightweight, non-comedogenic formulations. Dry skin needs richer moisturizers and gentle, non-stripping cleansers. Sensitive skin requires fragrance-free, minimal-ingredient formulations.

The Role of SPF

Sunscreen is the single most effective anti-ageing product. UV radiation causes 80% of visible skin ageing — fine lines, dark spots, loss of elasticity — and dramatically increases skin cancer risk. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning as the last step of your routine, and reapply if spending time outdoors.