What is the Right time to Start Skincare?

It stands to reason then, that it should also be given the most care and nourishment. However, it is never too late to start a skincare routine. Read on to find out more.

• Teenage and Puberty – At this age, you are in the prime of health. So at this time, it is enough to just maintain this quality of the skin. In your teenage years, use a mild and gentle cleanser. Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin type and use it consistently and regularly. Also, do not forget to slather your skin with sunscreen every day. Also, make sure your sunscreen product is noncomedogenic.
• 20s – In your twenties, your skin still does not require a lot of support. However, you may start to notice all the late nights and everyday stresses catching up with your skin. At this point, you should start incorporating exfoliating products in your routine, along with a cleanser. Moisturizer and sunscreen go without saying. Take your skincare a level further and add serums such as Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Niacinamide, etc., and keep it going throughout your late twenties as well.
• This is the time to incorporate Retinol (Vitamin A) into your skincare routine. However, it is important to mention that you should start with a low concentration of retinol and slowly build up the tolerance in your skin over time. Consistently and regularly use cleansers and exfoliators, and keep up with the moisturizer, sunscreen, as well as other serums you use. Be sure to layer your skincare products properly and keep your routine as simple and straightforward as possible.
• 50s and Onwards – At this age, your skin comes under the umbrella of mature skin type. This is because of decreased collage, and a decreased water content in the skin. Therefore, in your 50s, as well as onwards, your skin requires hydration and moisturize. Switch to a hydrating and gentle cleanser, as well as chemical-based exfoliators. You can also include any essential oils that suit your skin type.

Before buying any skincare products and developing a skincare routine for yourself, the first step is to know what type of skin you have. Different skin types have different needs. For example, oily skin may require oil regulating and drying products, whereas, dry skin would be better suited to gentle, soothing, and moisturizing products. Humectants may be better for oily skin, whereas, occlusives are preferable for dry skin type. Therefore, you must know your skin type if you want your skincare products to work efficiently and effectively.

• Oily – One of the most common types, oily skin comes with a naturally oily T-zone, while the rest of the skin is normal. This T-zone area includes the nose, forehead, and chin. Oily skin looks and feels oily even without applying any skincare products such as moisturizer, lotions, serums, etc.
• Dry – Dry skin is characterized by natural dryness on the whole face. This type of skin feels dry and parched without the use of any lotions, serums, or other facial products.
• Combination – As the name suggests, combination skin type is a combination of normal and oily, or even dry and oily or dry and normal skin types. Although, the most common combination skins are oily and dry. This type of skin is oily in the forehead and nose area, while the rest of the face is dry or normal. It may often also include dry patches.
• Normal – This type of skin is normal and balanced, throughout the face. Normal skin is characterized by small pores, balanced production of sebum, as well as an even skin tone. This is the most common skin type.
• Sensitive – Sensitive skin comes with a myriad of skin issues, mainly stemming from the fact that the protective barrier of the skin is weak. Moreover, dry skin is also sensitive skin more often than any other skin type.

More often than not, you already have an idea about the type of skin you have. However, if you are not sure, there are easy ways to determine it by yourself, at home.