What content and steps does the skin care process include

The complete skin care process does not have a rigid fixed template. The core is centered around the three basic pivots of "cleansing-moisturizing-sun protection", which is divided into two parts: basic care that must be done every day and special care on demand. The specific steps will be flexibly adjusted according to the skin type, season, and skin condition of the day. There is no "standard answer" that is common to everyone.

Take morning care as an example. Friends with oily or combination skin are mostly used to using mild amino acid cleansing to wash away the oil secreted overnight. It is not easy to apply skin care products and makeup afterward. However, many skin care practitioners have suggested that the skin barrier of dry and sensitive skin should be improved. It is fragile in nature. The sebum attached to the face in the morning is a natural moisturizing layer. Rinse with warm water of more than 30 degrees Celsius is enough. On the contrary, excessive cleansing with cleansers can easily cause redness and stinging. Both of these statements are supported by corresponding clinical cases. You can choose according to your own skin feel. No matter how many steps you skip, you must not skip sunscreen in the morning. Even if it is cloudy or you have to stay indoors all day, as long as you sit by the window, ultraviolet rays will penetrate the glass and reach your skin. Accumulated photoaging is much more difficult to solve than dryness and oiliness.

At night, the core of care becomes "cleaning away the dirt from the day and replenishing the skin with enough nutrients." If you apply waterproof and sunscreen and put on makeup that day, you must first remove the makeup and then use cleansing for a second time. I had a friend who found it troublesome. He applied a high-power waterproof sunscreen used for playing at the beach and washed it directly with cleansing. Within half a month, a closed area appeared on his forehead. After going to a dermatologist, he found out that it was sunscreen residue that blocked the pores. If you didn’t go out or apply sunscreen that day, just wash your face with a gentle cleanser. There’s no need to forcefully remove makeup and torment your skin. The steps of moisturizing after cleansing also completely depend on individual needs. If you have dry skin in autumn and winter, apply a thick occlusive cream. In summer, if you have oily skin and feel sticky, applying a refreshing essence is enough. There is no need to follow the whole process of "water-essence-lotion-cream". I have a friend with mixed skin who used to follow the trend and stacked seven or eight skin care steps. Later, he simplified the process to only cleansing, repairing essence, cream, and sunscreen. Instead, most of the previous long-term skin care was eliminated.

In addition to the basic steps that need to be done every day, many people also add some special care once or twice a week, such as using a cleansing mud mask to absorb the oil and dead skin cells in the pores, or applying a hydrating mask to give the skin first aid. There is also a highly discussed controversy here: some people believe that regular exfoliation can make the skin more translucent and improve the absorption efficiency of skin care products. Some dermatologists have repeatedly reminded that a healthy stratum corneum is the "protective wall" of the skin. Frequent exfoliation will penetrate the wall and turn it into sensitive skin that is prone to redness and allergies. Especially for people with thin skin and red bloodshot skin, they can completely skip the step of exfoliation.

In fact, it is easy to understand when comparing the skin care process to cooking for the skin. There is no need to force a full meal. If your skin is thirsty today, add more water. If your skin is oily, drink more water. If you have eaten too much and your stomach is allergic, don't force yourself to use various whitening and anti-aging "supplements". Simply use a mild repairing cream and "drink some porridge" to nourish your skin. On the contrary, it will heal faster. Oh, by the way, if you are really not sure which procedure is suitable for you, it is much more reliable to go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital and ask a doctor than to read various Internet celebrity skin care strategies.