Welcome to your 30s; possibly the best years of your life. It’s a decade full of weddings, babies, promotions and Pinterest. It’s also a time to reflect on the past and make healthier life choices. You can start by adding a morning and nighttime skincare routine to your day. You may find skincare routines complicated and high maintenance, but they are essential for a healthy lifestyle. A daily skincare routine not only promote healthier skin, but also a healthier mindset. Why? Think of a skincare routine as a daily dose of “me time”. Pampering yourself in the morning and at the end of the day improves your mental health. Having a daily routine can give you a sense of control over your skin, mind and life. The physical act of washing your face will cleanse your skin and can symbolize you washing away your worries and insecurities. Massaging products into your skin calms your nervous system and relieves tension. This relaxes your mind and also promotes hydrated, youthful skin. We know you’re super busy, luckily for you we have created daily skincare routines for three different skin types that are quick, easy to follow and effective for a healthier lifestyle.
DRY/AGING SKIN
When skin is dry, it’s more prone to flakes and wrinkles. You need a routine that will keep skin hydrated and plump.
MORNING
Your morning skincare routine should include products that provide hydration and build collagen.
- Cleanser
Stay clear of foaming cleansers and try a gentle cleansing lotion that provide moisture like CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser. It contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid which have anti-aging benefits and help to lock in moisture, keeping skin plump.
Natural Option: 100% Pure Blood Orange Cleansing Balm
- Toner
Opt for an alcohol-free toner like Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner
to balance your skin’s pH level and cleanse skin. It contains organic aloe vera which prevents dehydrated skin. It’s also made with rosewater which is high in vitamin C. Vitamin C is effective in reducing the signs of aging. It helps to build collagen and decrease the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
Natural Option: True Botanicals Renew Nutrient Mist
- Moisturizer with SPF
SPF is a must! Instead of applying moisturizer and sunscreen, skip a step and combine the two by using a moisturizer with SPF. A hydrating moisturizer like Dormer 211 Face Cream with SPF already in it is the last step of your morning routine.
Natural Option: Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Daily Shade Facial Lotion
NIGHT
Your nighttime skincare routine should focus on repairing the skin and regaining the moisture that was lost throughout the day. Environmental aggressors can affect the health and look of your skin, resulting in premature aging.
- Cleanser
Wash all the dirt and oil from the day off your face with Avene Gentle Milk Cleanser. This dermatologist-tested cleanser provides deep nourishment to the skin with the use of hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. Skin is left plump and refreshed.
Natural Option: True Botanicals Renew Nourishing Cleanser
- Toner
Finish cleansing your face with Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch Hazel Toner. This alcohol-free toner uses Vitamin E to heal dry, damaged skin. The combination of rosewater, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E create an effective anti-aging formula. These ingredients reduce wrinkles and keeps skin supple.
Natural Option: Intelligent Nutrients Nourishing Tonic
- Face Oil/Serum
Lock in moisture with The Ordinary Rose Hip Seed Oil. Rosehip oil can prevent wrinkles and fine lines due to its high level of vitamin A. This oil absorbs deep into the skin, enhancing collagen production and moisture levels.
Natural Option: Art Naturals Enhanced Vitamin C Serum
- Eye Cream
The area under and around your eyes is a lot thinner and drier than the rest of your face. CeraVe Eye Repair Cream penetrates into the skin, allowing you to wake up bright eyed and with no dark circles.
Natural Option: 100% Pure Retinol PM Eye Cream
- Moisturizer
End your daily skincare routine with a moisturizer like Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream. This moisturizer provides intense hydration to fight off dry skin and signs of aging. It reduces wrinkles and plumps the skin. Wake up to hydrated, youthful skin.
Natural Option: Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream
SUGGESTED INGREDIENTS:
- Cucumber seed oil is great for moisturizing and protecting the skin. It reduces age spots, improves skin elasticity and boosts cell regeneration.
- Shea butter is easily absorbed into the skin and rich in vitamins E and F which soothe dryness. It stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity.
- Rosehip oil provides moisture to dry skin which diminishes dark circles and wrinkles, making it a great addition to eye creams. It also encourages collagen production and restores elasticity.
- Frankincense essential oil works wonders for aging skin. It prevents and reduces wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots.
- Marshmallow root’s anti-inflammatory property boost cell regeneration and fights off wrinkles.
OILY/ACNE SKIN
Oily skin has more, well, oil. The skin produces an excessive amount of sebum. With that comes breakouts and clogged pores, so you need a skincare routine designed to control oil production. However, skipping moisturizer will actually make oily skin oilier because skin begins to overcompensate when dehydrated.
MORNING
Your morning skincare routine should incorporate products that cleanse the skin to reduce oil and tighten pores.
- Cleanser
Start your morning off with a fresh rinse. The excessive amount of oil your skin creates overnight produces bacteria which can lead to acne. Wash away oil with Derma E Purifying Gel Cleanser. Bladderwrack and activated charcoal detoxifies and cleanse the skin to reveal fresh, new glow.
Natural Option: 100% Pure Charcoal Clay Cleanser
- Toner
Chose a toner that addresses oily skin and tightens pores like Biore Witch Hazel Pore Clarifying Toner. This toner removes remaining dirt on the skin, preparing it for the next product. It contains Salicylic Acid 2%, an acne treatment that fights off breakouts and exfoliates the skin.
Natural Option: Alfaffia Neem Tumeric Facial Mist
- Moisturizer with SPF
Finish off your morning skincare routine with an oil absorbing moisturizer with SPF like Cetaphil PRO Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30. Do not leave your house without SPF. This moisturizer absorbs oil to diminish shiny looking skin. It provides nourishment and protection from UV rays.
Natural Option: Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
NIGHT
Now it’s time to end the day with a skincare routine that deeply cleanses skin and controls oil.
- Cleanser
First thing you must do to start your nighttime skincare routine is to cleanse your face. Begin with No7 Nourishing Micellar Cleansing Oil to remove all the makeup, dirt and oil buildup on your skin. This oil will keep skin smooth and hydrated with Grapeseed oil. Once finished, Cleanse your face again with a gel cleanser such as Vichy Normader Phytosolution Purifying Cleansing Gel. This cleanser minimizes pores and controls oiliness.
Natural Option: Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Oil, Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser
- Toner
Get your skin ready for the next set of products with Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic. This tonic is infused with 5% glycolic acid to exfoliate and detoxify skin. It reduces the amount of oil build up on the skin as the aloe vera works to keep skin soft and supple.
Natural Option: OSEA Sea Minerals
- Serum Treatment
Apply a treatment like The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution to specific areas on your skin. This will work to exfoliate the skin and reduce the size of pores.
Natural Option: True Botanicals Clear Repair Serum
- Moisturizer
Chose a lightweight moisturizer with alpha hydroxy acids like Mario Badescu A.H.A. & Ceramide Moisturizer. Alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid is used in acne treatments to dry out blemishes. This moisturizer diminishes the appearance of acne scars while soaking up excess oil.
Natural Option: Alba Botanica Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer
SUGGESTED INGREDIENTS:
- Activated Charcoal absorbs oil and buildup that is deep within the skin and brings them to the skin’s surface to be washed away. It also tones and tightens pores. Consistent use can prevent acne breakouts.
- Lavender essential oil prevents acne and heals breakouts with its antibacterial, ant-infectious and antiseptic properties. It fights bacteria that causes acne, calms inflamed blemishes, and prevents acne scars.
- Ylang Ylang essential oil controls oil production in the skin and prevents acne causing bacteria.
- Jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, making it a great moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin. It regulates the production of oil in the skin and fights acne.
- Apricot oil is great for oily skin types as it easily absorbs into the skin and doesn’t leave any oily residue.
REDNESS
Redness is a common symptom of sensitive skin that can be caused by irritation. It should be treated with soothing, fragrance-free products.
MORNING
A morning skincare routine for redness should put an emphasis on calming the skin by using nonirritating products.
- Cleanser
A fragrance-free cleanser such as Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is ideal for sensitive skin types. It removes dirt and buildup without losing moisture.
Natural Option: Skin Essence Pure
- Toner
Pick an alcohol-free toner with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner is a dermatologist tested toner made with chamomile, known to calm and soothe skin.
Natural Option: Caption Blankenship Sail Sea Mist Refreshing Toner
- Moisturizer with SPF
The last thing you need before you start your day is a gentle moisturizer with SPF. Consider CeraVe AM Face Moisturizer, SPF 30 for a fragrance-free and non-irritating moisturizer with UV protection.
Natural Option: True Botanicals Everyday Sheer Coverage
NIGHT
Your skin is exposed to many irritants throughout the day that can cause redness and inflammation. The products used in your nighttime skincare routine should work to heal and cleanse skin without stripping away moisture.
- Cleanser
Get rid of the daily toxins on your skin with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion. This hypoallergenic cleanser is made with hyaluronic acid which adds intense hydration, keeping skin soft and supple.
Natural Option: Kypris Cleanser Concentrate
- Toner
Protect and calm your skin with an alcohol-free toner like Eau Thermale Avene Gentle Toner. The name says it all: gentle toner! This gentle toner is suitable for sensitive skin as it helps to soothe the skin, reducing redness and inflammation.
Natural Option: Naturopathica Lavender Honey Balancing Mist
- Face Oil/Serum
Lock in moisture with La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense. This serum is the perfect product for redness. It cools down the skin which decreases irritation and redness.
Natural Option: Skin Essence Soothe
- Moisturizer
The final step in your nighttime skincare routine is a hydrating moisturizer such as Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream. This moisturizer is formulated with shea butter to keep skin moisturized and hydrated all night long.
Natural Option: The Green People Company Scent Free Light Day Moisturizer
SUGGESTED INGREDIENTS:
- Chamomile hydrates the skin while soothing inflammation and redness.
- Borage seed oil soothes inflammation and reduces redness while hydrating the skin.
- Safflower seed oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is high in omega 6 fatty acid. It moisturizes and softens skin, reducing redness, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tones.
- Hemp seed oil nourishes and heals the skin. Packed with omegas 3,6 and 9 fatty acids, it treats inflammation and soothes skin.
- Avocado oil soothes inflammation and irritation while keeping the skin hydrated and moisturized.
Now that we have provided you with three different skincare routines, we hope you take what we’ve said to heart and add the routine that best suits your skin type to your day. Look forward to clear skin and happiness. Enjoy your 30s and your new healthy lifestyle! If you already have a daily skincare routine, let us know in the comments below if it has improved both your skin and mood!