While it is important to find a skincare routine that fits your individual needs and lifestyle, Shari’s Six-Step Skincare Routine is a great place to start. This process includes a thorough cleanse and the application of much needed moisture that your skin needs. And of course, every esthetician’s favorite last step – sunscreen! 

1. Cleanse the skin, including your neck and below the ears. The skin on your neck (also known as the décolletage) is also very sensitive and should be included in your daily facial skincare routine. 

2. Apply a toner to the entire face and neck. This can be done using either cotton pads or reusable makeup remover pads and will help remove any leftover debris (makeup, dirt, etc) that may have gotten missed or was not picked up during cleansing. This step also helps minimize the appearance of pores, gently exfoliates, brightens, and helps control sebum production (Remember last week’s blog post? Sebum is a common cause of acne and blackheads). 

3. Apply a serum to your neck and face. But wait, what even is a serum?! 

A serum is a type of skincare product designed to be applied before your moisturizer but after proper cleansing. Serums deliver a concentrated amount of active ingredients and a boost of hydration that can help target specific skin care needs. 

4. Pat an eye cream into the skin just below your eyes. Pro-tip: Use the tips of your middle finger and dab dots of eye cream into the skin under your eyes. This skin is particularly sensitive and delicate, so you want to avoid rubbing. 

5. Apply a moisturizer to your face and neck. Because, say it with us, “the skin on your neck is also very sensitive and should be included in your daily facial skincare routine.”

6. Finish off with a broad spectrum sunscreen on your face and neck. Even if it’s cloudy outside, and even if you are just in front of a computer screen all day. *Also, what is broad spectrum sunscreen??

A broad spectrum sunscreen means that the product protects against both UVA and UVB rays from the sun. These are the culprits of premature aging, an increased risk of cancer, and sunburns.