You are ready to build your skincare regimen but you don’t know where to start. Skincare is broad with lots of offerings for different reason available on the market, how does one decide what to go for. These are the essentials that one needs to build a good foundation for an effective and healthy skincare regimen best suited for your skin
Cleanser
A cleanser that is best suited to your skin type, is the first step to healthy unproblematic skin. A good cleanser will clear excess oil and dirt that you may come into contact with. A clean face allows increased effectiveness for products that are applied after cleansing.
Products to try:
Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Control Foam Wash, R174
Portia M Marula Skin Face Wash, R47
Reitzer Pure Soap, R16
Moisturizer
A good face cream can help nourish and replenish your face with moisturizer. Despite the skin type, moisturizers should be hydrating and gentle. People with oily and combination skin may want to skip this step, however its important to remember oily skin needs hydration too and lack thereof may cause the skin to overproduce oil which will likely result in breakouts. Some moisturizers may contain key ingredients that are specific to the needs of your skin type
Products to try:
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume, R350
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturiser, R160
Portia M Pomegranate Day, R83
Sunscreen
The final step of your skin routine should be sunscreen. Continued exposure to the sun without SPF results in darker hyperpigmentation marks, premature wrinkles and fine lines as well as an increased risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher should be worn everyday despite weather conditions to protect your skin.
Products to try:
Dermopal Sunscreen Spf30, R100
Eucerin Sun Gel Creme Oil Control Dry Touch, R280
Nivea Sun Shine Control Spf50 Sunscreen, R150
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