How to Build an Effective Skincare Routine

Having a solid skincare routine is like ensuring everything else you do to keep your complexion glowing hits bulls-eye. It is the perfect complement to a healthy diet and a good and active lifestyle. As long as you do exactly what your skin needs. We’ll delve deeper into how you can build the most effective skincare routine, but first let’s talk about why you should. 

Importance of a skincare routine

You know the secret to your favorite influencer’s perpetually glowing skin? It’s the discipline with which she follows her elaborate skincare routine. If you follow yours too, you are bound to end up with hydrated, protected skin that ages slowly and appears radiant and blemish-free. 

Benefits of a structured regimen

The core benefit of keeping your regimen structured is that it’s bound to work. Armed with the right products, a disciplined regimen can help you achieve your skin goals - be it fixing pigmentation or eliminating blemishes. Organizing your routine and not skipping a single step can get you to the skin of your dreams. 

Don’t know the right steps to follow to reap the maximum benefits from your skincare routine? You know we’ve laid it down for you. Every single step is crystal clear and is recommended for all skin types. Of course, you can tweak the regime a little bit based on your individual skincare goals but these is pretty much the basic structure of it: 

1. Cleansing

It goes without saying that this should be the first step in your routine. A cleansed face is the base upon which you can apply products that you can treat your skin. 

However, for effective cleansing, you need an Ayurvedic face wash. Why? Because natural ingredients will be gentler on your skin, maintaining its pH balance and ensuring it's not stripped of moisture. 

Our Radiant Kashmiri Saffron and Neem Face Wash can be the perfect cleansing companion in this regard. It gently yet effectively removes all impurities, prepping your skin for the rest of your regime to follow. Bonus benefit? The saffron in it gives you a healthy glow! 

2. Toning

Ready for step of your new skincare routine? Toning is a great way to further remove any impurities your face wash couldn’t quite catch. All you’ve got to do is just dab on some on a cotton pad and swipe on your face to remove excess oil and prime your skin for serums and creams. 

As for which toner you should use, that depends on your skin type. Dry skin might need a moisturizing toner, while oil skin will do better with a purifying one. If you don’t know which one to get, our Rose Water Spray is a safe bet. 

Perfect for all skin types, it revitalizes your skin, balancing its pH and tightening pores. Plus, its calming and soothing aroma will capture your senses, transporting you to a world of tranquility. 

3. Serum

Just like its sister toner, the serum you choose has to be based on your individual skin type and target problem. Which, we admit , can be confusing to navigate through. But consider it a necessary step. 

And oh, one more thing. If you’re above 25, you need to get started on an anti-aging serum as your skin can start losing its elasticity, leading to common problems such as wrinkles and crows feet. 

A great Ayurvedic face serum to start off with is our very own Nayaab Face Serum. A unique infusion of saffron, kumkumadi oil and 24K gold, this serum is no less than elixir that’ll leave you with glowing skin while targeting concerns such as dryness, dullness and skin damage. 

4. Moisturizing

Now that you’ve wrapped three key steps of your routine, it’s time to be on the second last one, and that is moisturizing. And yes, before you even ask, even oily skin needs a moisturizer. Why? So your skin’s elasticity can be protected and optimal hydration can be maintained. 

Think of your moisturizer as the day cream for your face. You just cannot do without it.  Our range of natural day creams are actually perfect for different skin types, offering just the right dose of hydration and protection so you can be your natural beautiful self throughout the day! 

5. Sun Protection

And finally, we come to the grand finale of your daily skin routine. The final stop. The finish line. 

Sun protection is absolutely crucial for your skin. Even on so-called overcast days. Read that again so you can remember it. 

The reason why you need sun protection 365 days a year, indoors or outdoors, is because even if the sun is mild or veiled, its UV rays can still penetrate your skin and cause unwanted damage such as sun spots, wrinkles and more. All of which you can reverse by using a high SPF sunscreen such as our Skin Perfect Sunscreen Day Cream (SPF 25). 

Apart from protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, our sunscreen acts as a great barrier against free radicals while soothing irritated skin and keeping it hydrated. 

6. Additional Tips

Alright, so you’ve got everything in order now. The best sunscreen for your face, the best face wash. The whole works. Still there are a couple of additional tips that can help you out and ensure you stay on top of your skincare game. These are: 

• Be consistent: Do not take breaks in your routine. For maximum results, consistency is key. 
• Adjust according to skin type: Always, always, always ensure your products suit your skin type. If a patch test shows this product is not for you, get back into research mode and find something that does. 
• Patience for results: It takes time for your regime to show results. Miracles don’t happen overnight so keep calm and carry on. 

Conclusion

Just to round up, having a fixed skincare regime with a host of Ayurvedic skincare products can help your skin go from good to great if you stick to your guns. Besides keeping your skin hydrated and protected, of course. And don’t worry if at first you find it difficult to be regular. Soon you’ll find your rhythm that’ll lead you to healthier skin. Find all the products you need for glowing skin here.