Top 5 Essential Skincare Steps for Radiant, Healthy Skin

A perfect glowing skin is a result of effective regular skincare followed. There are lots of products and possible treatments out there, but keeping things simple could be the key to good skincare. Whether you're starting from scratch or adding more to your routine, these five steps are essential for keeping radiant skin.

1. Step 1: Cleanse (CCS): Be Gentle but Efficient

Cleansing forms the basis of every skincareroutine. Gets rid of all the dirt, oil and pollutants from your skin in a day. Use a mild cleanser that is right for your skin type, whether dry skin, oily or combination and sensitive. A morning and evening cleanse: This ensures skin is squeaky clean yet not dehydrated.

2. Exfoliate Regularly

It removes dead cells and turns the skins regularly which in turn gives you shine tones bright skin. Exfoliate with a mild exfoliator 2-3 times per week based on your skin type. Too much exfoliation may cause irritation, so it is better to strike a balance. AHAs or BHAs work on particular problems such as acne, dullness etc.

3. Hydrate and Moisturize

Hydrating is important as well to keep your skin moisturized and maintain its barrier. If you are oily regardless, lightweight moisturizer will return the balance and less likely sebum overproductions to occur. For dryer skin types, go for a thicker cream to seal in the moisture. After the above steps, use a moisturizer when your skin is still slightly damp for better absorption.

4. Keep Your Skin Safe with Sunscreen

One word of advice that has to be followed is, never skip on sunscreen because exposure to UV for a prolonged period can accelerate aging and cause sunspots or in some unfortunate cases skin cancer. Before you go outside, put on broad-spectrum sunscreen that has an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30 every morning. Reapply it several times a day as well, especially if you find yourself in the sun! It is so important and will help you more than any other step to keep a stunning glow as well as baby skin.

5. Serums & Treatment nourish

The Power of Serums A good serum is one that contains a high concentration of the active ingredients designed to treat your specific skin concern -- be it fine lines, dark spots or dehydration. Opt for serums which have active ingredients from Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid to Retinol on the basis of your skin type. Rather than putting them on top of your moisturizer, you want to apply serums after cleansing but before hydrating so that they can absorb deeply into the skin.

You are almost there, glowing skin wise: just in these five steps and you may enjoy your healthy-looking complexion. Your dermis is ever-evolving, so changing up your regimen to follow suit can ensure lasting results.