Correctly ensure that the maintenance steps are made public! Is lotion necessary What is the order of essence and lotion

There are so many skin care products on the market, with different functions and textures. You can also see eye-catching advertisements and recommendations from netizens from time to time. Before you know it, you’ll stock up more and more skin care products at home. But do you really know what you need? Before choosing your favorite skin care products, let us first understand the correct skin care steps and how to use each skin care product!

Cleaning is the key to effective maintenance

When it comes to skin care, people may only think of lotions, essences, emulsions, etc., but in fact, cleansing is the most important step that cannot be ignored! Clean skin can better absorb the essence of skin care products. If you have any questions about how to choose a facial cleanser and the correct steps for washing your face, we have previously written an article titled "How to choose a facial cleanser? 3 steps to find the right facial cleanser for you》It is recommended that you go and have a look first.

Correct maintenance steps: from water to thick, from fresh to moisturizing

First of all, we need to clarify a concept. The amount of skin care products to use varies from person to person. There is no fixed number of products or steps to follow. You can measure it according to your skin condition.

Then, based on the general principles, decide how to use the skin care products you are currently using.

Because the ingredients of each skin care product are different, you can adjust according to the official recommendations or consult customer service for advice. Just pay attention to the lotion, cream and maintenance oil because they have the function of locking moisture, so it is recommendedMust be used last, ensuring that the previous care essence can be locked in the skin. If you are new to maintenance or want simple maintenance, you can chooseUse only lotion or cream to lock in moisture in your skin.

In addition, facial masks belong to the essence category. If you use them, you can choose to use them during the essence step. If you are worried that your skin cannot handle too much essence, you can also reduce the amount of essence to keep your skin in the most comfortable state.

What is the function of lotion? Is it necessary to use lotion?

You may have seen many experts arguing over their opinions: Is lotion necessary? First of all, the main ingredient of toner is water, which can help the skin soften the cuticle and better accept the moisturizing of subsequent skin care products. But if you are the kind of person who takes care of your face immediately after washing your face, your skin is actually already rich in water at this time, and you don’t need to use toner to hydrate the skin surface again. But it does not mean that lotion is an unnecessary useless product. If you have the following usage scenarios, you can still use it with confidence:

Should the order of morning and evening maintenance be changed?

Basically, the principles of maintenance sequence do not change whether it is morning or evening, but there are some steps that may be added or subtracted:

【Daytime maintenance】

• Remember to use sunscreen: Sun protection is also a maintenance step that many people ignore! Sunscreen not only protects the skin from UV damage, but also keeps the skin healthy. The steps are after lotion/cream and before foundation.

【Night care】

• Contains Arbutin: Some whitening products contain arbutin, which may cause the skin to darken again. It is recommended to use it at night.
• More moisturizing products: If you don’t have enough time during the day and you are in a hurry to go out or continue with skin care, and your skin does not have time to absorb and care for your skin, you can save this type of product for use at night. You can use it at night with confidence and in sufficient amount without worrying about affecting subsequent makeup.

Choose what suits you, don't buy blindly

We often can’t help but buy more and more skin care products because of the rich product benefits advertised, but in fact, everyone’s skin condition and maintenance habits are different, so not necessarily so many steps are needed. Only choosing what you need is also a way to treat your skin well.