Your alarm rings and you immediately go back to sleep.before you realize you're late!

You grab the first item of clothing that comes to hand before rushing into the bathroom, and you skip the skincare step because it's way too long .

Obviously, your skin will make you regret this choice: dilated pores, tight skin and irritated, oily or small pimples that appear, it shows you all the colors.

                    

But don't panic! Here you will find:

The perfect skincare guide for latecomers, to start the day

on the right foot (well almost).

- First of all, why is it so important to perform this “ritual” morning and evening?

In the morning: because your skin continues to produce sebum while you sleep, and your pillow is conducive to the deposit of dust and various particles. You must therefore clean everything when you wake up to allow optimal penetration of the products.

In the evening: because throughout the day, your skin is confronted with certain attacks: sun , pollution, fine particles, make-up, dehydration. and even if your skincare of the day nourishes and protects it, it is important to remove these impurities and give a boost to your skin .

Be careful, said like that it seems obvious, but it is important to remember that you should never sleep with your makeup on! Your skin needs to breathe and this film risks suffocating it, dehydrating it and causing a whole series of problems that no one wants (acne, excessive sebum production, dry patches, etc.).). So even if you come back from a long day (or evening!) you owe it to yourself to follow this guide to never have any unpleasant surprises.

- Let's get to the heart of the matter:

The basics of successful skincare! 

A classic and complete ritual generally ranges from 7 to 12 products (and even more). However, you don't really have time to apply all these products if you are late, right ? In this case you have to rely on the essentials, the basics which are very important for good health of the skin.

First mandatory step:

(skincare or not), it's facial cleansing. Here there is no need to carry out a double cleaning (you have time! ?), a simple cleanser will suffice. However, be sure to choose one suited to your skin type, as an inconsistent product can have the opposite effect to that expected. For example, avoid anti-sebum products and purifiers if you have dry and sensitive skin (unless you like to have tight and dehydrated skin). Depending on the product there are several application methods, be sure to respect them. 

Once your face is clean:

(but wet) it must dry it, even this step which seems as simple as pie is not to be taken lightly. Your skin must be well treated, it is an organ in its own right, so you must gently pat a clean towel until the water is absorbed. A dirty and damp towel risks depositing germs and bacteria on the skin, one that is too old and rough risks weakening it.

The best solution remains single-use towels specially designed for the face.

In two minutes flat, your skin is ready to receive the products it so badly needs. But where to start ?

Toner of course!

This step is crucial because it will allow remove the last residues and impurities (yes, there is always a little left), soothe the skin and restore your PH. As a reminder, a pH that is too high makes the skin oily and one that is too low makes it too dry, which is why it is important to restore this balance.

Again, toners differ in their effects and you will need to choose a suitable . Generally speaking, they can be applied using a cotton pad or with your fingers. Cotton allows you to exfoliate while fingers allow you not to put too much stress on sensitive skin. There are different techniques to maximize the effects of a toner but hey, you're late, so we'll talk about it in our next article because it takes quite a long time to do.

For each product, it is recommended to tap with your fingertips after application to make them penetrate well.

              

So, once the toner has been applied (which will have taken you about 1 minute) comes the big star: the serum.

The serum is indispensable because it is this product filled with active ingredients which will give you the desired effects: repair, radiance , hydration, anti acne, anti wrinkles,. You need to choose carefully your serum according to the needs of your skin. Generally it is better to apply several or combine them with an essence but just one does the trick! Some serums take longer to penetrate than others, choosing a quickly penetrating product will save you time!

  

Next comes the eye cream,

it is considered optional by many people but, for our part, we advise you to apply it systematically because it is a very fragile area which requires special attention. These products generally have similar effects: decongestion, lightening of dark circles, hydration and anti-wrinkle action. An application with the ring finger is optimal because this finger puts less pressure on the area than the others. Once again take the time (but not too much) to tap to penetrate .

 

By the time you finish this step, the serum will have had time to penetrate, so you can apply your moisturizer.

Once again, be careful to choose a product adapted to your skin type and which is quickly absorbed especially if you wish to apply makeup afterwards. No surprises here, as with the serum, apply with circular movements then tap.

                    

With fresh, radiant and hydrated skin, you're getting ready to leave.but not so fast! You forgot something, sun protection.

This last step is very often forgotten and wrongly, because whether it is raining, windy or snowing, you must protect your skin from UV rays. This step is very important because these rays accelerate the aging of the skin and promote the appearance of spots and over-pigmentation. So for a preserved, radiant and flawless complexion, take care to apply your sunscreen. Be sure to use a product specially designed for the face and which holds well under makeup.

There you go! You are finally ready and your skin will only be able to thank you :)

  

Finally, we remind you that skincare is only effective if it is rigorously applied for a minimum of time (generally 30 days to see the first benefits). A healthy diet, rest and a healthy lifestyle also contribute greatly to skin health!

Thank you for reading our article, but the best thing is that you won't be late again :)

Nana and JK