Morning routine

1. Cleanser: Use a gentle cleanser every morning to ensure every speck of dust and excess oil secretion is cleansed from the skin’s surface.  

2. Toner: Dab a few drops of toner to your skin.  It will help in creating a skin barrier, reducing the size of pores and keeping impurities at bay by not allowing it to seep in. Anti-oxidant serum: Serums help in brightening and improving the overall skin texture. Available in varying consistencies, they seep into your skin completely and help in the absorption of other products. There are a number of serums available in the market and  it is important to understand the specific concern of your skin you wish to target based on the ingredients of the serum.  Therefore, it is advisable to not use a serum without a dermatologist's recommendation.

3. Spot treatment: This is an optional step and is specifically for those who opt to use treatments Spot treatment products are to be used in only the amounts specified and should be discontinued after the desired results are achieved.

4. Eye cream: A lightweight eye cream is a must have in  your skincare routine. Take a little amount of eye cream on the tip of your ring finger and gently dab or massage it around the eyes. This helps in moisturizing the delicate skin under your eyes, preventing signs of ageing, wrinkles, fine lines. It also helps to reduce the dark circles and puffiness

5. Moisturizer: You have to be very mindful about the consistency of the moisturizer you are using and your current skin texture. You might have to change the products according to the season or change the skin type. From gel-based, cream-based, or oil-based moisturizers, there are a lot of products to choose from according to budget too.

6. Sunscreen: Sunscreen is a must before stepping out of the house as well as while working from home. It helps in protecting the skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun and the screen that causes multiple skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, dark spots, discoloration and skin cancer.