Pre-Makeup Routine: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Glowing Skin - Guest post by Samantha Braddy

You probably know that the shape of your health affects the look of your skin, but do you know there are many simple ways to make your complexion truly stand out in the crowd? It’s true: an expertly devised skincare regimen can make the vital difference between rosy sheen and worn-looking countenance, which is why you should be careful not to skip one of the key steps in your pre-makeup beauty routine. To help you keep your face radiant and free of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, follow the steps below and hack youthful looks sans major hassle or beauty product investments.

Cleanse

To set your facial routine on the right track, thoroughly cleanse your face using a gentle cleanser free of harsh ingredients that won’t strip your skin of natural oils or cause irritation and redness. The first cleanse will flush surface impurities from your skin, and the second one will remove dirt from the pores. To stay on the safe and shiny side of the mirror, look for facial cleansers free of alcohol, artificial fragrances, and parabens, and rinse your skin afterwards with warm water.

Exfoliation

Once you’ve flushed your face with a cleanser, it’s time to remove dead cells and bring out the fresh glow using a gentle exfoliant. To make your smooth countenance truly shine, apply a facial scrub with granular particles in small circular motions and rinse your skin with lukewarm water. If your skin is sensitive, you can use a homemade scrub with a paste made from mashed banana and oatmeal or honey and sugar to prevent irritation.

Toning

To make the youthful looks stick, follow up on exfoliation with a nourishing toner: it will remove last traces of impurity and add texture to your face. When shopping for toners, keep an eye out on skin type compatibility and avoid alcohol-based formulas. To avoid going overboard with the toning bit, use a cotton pad to apply the liquid over your face and let your skin soak it in before you proceed with your beauty regimen.

Serum

To thoroughly moisturize your skin and promote absorption of key nutrients, apply a serum right after the toner. Once your face is clean and nourished, it’ll be easier for the pores to absorb and maximize use of skin-friendly ingredients. To make the most out of the serum procedure, allow your skin a few minutes to soak in the formula before you move on to the next step.

Eye Cream

Many ladies make the fatal mistake of leaving eye cream application for the end of their beauty regimen, and it usually costs them a few extra wrinkles in the long-run. To minimize appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in your eye area, apply the eye lotion before the moisturizer: the extra coat will promote absorption of nourishing ingredients found in the eye cream and ensure best long-term effects.

Moisturizer

After you’ve applied the eye cream using a cotton pad, top it off with a light moisturizer to keep your complexion radiant and your pores dirt-free. Even if your skin is greasy, it’ll still need a thin coat of light moisturizer for nourishment, so make sure you use an organic cream such as Mukti tinted moisturizer to achieve a healthy skin glow. If you want to avoid excess oil and irritation, it might be a smart move to round off the routine with a spray of rosewater.

SPF Cream

No facial care regimen is complete without a top coat of protection from UV radiation, so grab a sunscreen with a high SPF and apply a thin layer of it across your face to keep sun-induced skin damage at bay. As a rule, you should apply a touch of a sunscreen or light moisturizer with a SPF of at least 30 to prevent your makeup from melting and keep premature wrinkles and fine lines in the eye and mouth area at bay for a few years longer.

Primer

When you’re done with your everyday skincare ritual, it’s time to whip out a primer and apply it to your face to ensure a flawless complexion. The right primer will help your makeup settle and minimize visibility of skin imperfections such as red patches, scars, and acne, and it’ll also reduce sweating and keep makeup in place for an extra couple of hours.

When it comes to beauty, nothing can beat the appeal of a youthful countenance and an honest smile – and if you’re here, you now know how to make your face stand out in the crowd. Ready, steady, go and let the rest of the world privately admire your gorgeous skin! After all, life’s too short to let your face look anything but amazing.


Samantha Braddy is a lifestyle blogger and literature graduate from Sydney. She has an addiction to a healthy lifestyle, fashion and everything beauty related. You can find more of her work at highstylife.com. Samantha is also on Twitter.

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