May 1, 2022 ۰ 5 min read
"Fun"-damentals of Skin Care
So, you’ve come in search of looking amazing… well you’re in the right spot!
Here are the skin care basics or FUN-damentals to get you on your way!
Step 1: Wash that beautiful face!
You’ll want to wet your face with lukewarm water and use your fingertips.1
Tip: Rub your fingers in a circular upward motion for best results!
Step 2: Cleanse the worries away!
Use a non-abrasive facial cleanser, and rinse with lukewarm water. Then pat that pretty face with a towel nice and gently.
Step 3: Stay young, moisturize!
Apply a moisturizer to your skin and pay extra care to the soft skin around your eyes.
Step 4: Sun wrinkles? No thanks!
Protect your skin for the long haul with a sunscreen that has at least SPF 30 and protects the skin from UVA (causes aging) and UVB (causes burning) rays, aka the broad-spectrum kind.2, 3
Ideally, you’d do steps 1-4 in the morning to help you take on the day with confidence. Then do steps 1-3 in the night for optimal restoration and regeneration.1, 4
Now, if you’re looking to see what product is compatible with your skin type, use the scIQ app whereby filling out a few questions, the application makes it a breeze to find products that will make and keep your skin happy!
And that’s all folks!
Remember, look, feel, and be great!
References
- Face Washing 101. American Academy of Dermatology Association, 2022.
- Fundamentals of Skincare. The Skin Care Clinic, 2022.
- The Four Fundamentals of Skincare. Pinnacle Dermatology 2022.
Understanding skin care basics. UW Health, 2022.
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Gilberto Acevedo is co-founder, Chief Technology Officer, and writer-contributor to Skin Care IQ.