What content, methods and steps does the skin care process include

To put it simply, the core skeleton of the skin care process is always the three indispensable steps of cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. The rest of the exfoliation, functional essences, facial masks, and special care are all added on demand. There is no fixed list of steps that is universal across the Internet.

A while ago, I helped my cousin with oily skin who had just entered college sort out the skin care products. She followed the trend of beauty bloggers and said that "to complete skin care, you must put together seven or eight steps." Cutting the process to the simplest: in the morning, gently wash your face with warm water + refreshing antioxidant essence + oil-free lotion + sunscreen. At night, you only use mild amino acid cleansing + anti-inflammatory essence + gel. In less than three weeks, the skin was completely gone. Even she was surprised that applying less layers would have better results.

Of course, it does not mean that the fewer steps, the more correct it is. It also depends on the skin type and the current environment and skin condition. Just like a girl with dry skin, in the winter in the north, after washing her face, her face becomes as taut as a layer of dry plastic film. After cleansing, apply a layer of softening water to soften the cuticles, then apply a repairing essence as a base, and finally seal it with a thick cream to lock in moisture. Her face will be moisturized and soft all day long. There is no problem if you take a few more steps.

Speaking of this, I have to mention some skin care concepts that everyone is arguing about nowadays. For example, should I use cleansing in the morning? Many friends with dry and sensitive skin around me only wash with warm water of about 35 degrees Celsius in the morning all year round. This will not over-cleanse and damage the surface sebum film, but will nourish the barrier thickly. There will be little redness and tingling when the seasons change. But if you have oily skin, you may have applied a sleeping mask the night before. Or a heavy occlusive cream, which will reflect oil in the T-zone in the morning. You still need to use a gentle amino acid cleanser to cleanse the oily area. Otherwise, the oil will easily oxidize and turn yellow by noon, and may also block pores and cause acne. Both theories are valid, and it all depends on how you feel about your face.

There are also non-essential steps such as exfoliating and applying facial masks, and there is no fixed frequency. My best friend has naturally sensitive skin and cannot use exfoliating products once in half a year. She usually only uses mild fruit acid cotton pads to occasionally wipe the T-zone, and there is no accumulation of dead skin cells. However, city wall oily skin produces a lot of oil in the summer, so it is perfectly fine to apply a cleansing mask once a week to unclog pores, but rigidly applying unified standards may cause problems.

To put it bluntly, the skin care process is actually like preparing meals for your face. Cleaning means washing your hands before meals, and you must do it well without rubbing the skin; moisturizing means eating staple food, and you must eat every meal to ensure the basic condition; sun protection means wearing a mask when going out to prevent viruses, which is the lowest-cost anti-aging method.

If I really want to ask if there is any general "step guideline", here is one: touch your face before every skin care. Oily, dry, red and stinging are all signals it gives. Adjusting according to the signals is much more useful than memorizing the "standard skin care routine" online.