“Quality over quantity,” the saying goes. This old adage could not be more fitting than when it comes to skincare! Not only is the practice of doing more with less great for the skin, but it’s also great for the wallet, great for the planet, and great for those with little time to follow a complex daily beauty routine.
Skinimalism is a trend that favors multifunctional beauty products over a stuffed cosmetics bag, and a natural aesthetic over a “made up” face. Here are five ways you can implement skinimalism into your own skincare regimen!
1. Identify the issues you really want to fix. Is it dry skin that’s bothering you, or is it pigmentation spots? As another saying goes, “Don’t fix what ain’t broke.” Select products that align with your true needs. And if what you truly need is to reduce pigmentation spots, try Herbacin Skin Solutions Age Spot Primer!
2. Make sure that your products enhance one another. Due to specific ingredients (like retinol and glycolic acid), some skincare products can actually counteract one another or cause harm if used in tandem. This is why finding one clinically studied formula that can serve all your needs is best. If you do wish to use multiple products, check with a skincare expert to make sure their purposes are distinct and synergistic.
3. Take photographs to document effectiveness. This tip is especially useful as you can weed out any unnecessary skin products. One by one, you can remove products that seem superfluous and take pictures over a period of 6-8 weeks to document the effects. The same is true for adding products into your routine.
4. Determine your budget. If you have come to skinimalism for financial reasons, set a reasonable target for your skincare budget, keeping in mind how often you will finish each product. Having a budget will help you decide which kinds of products you should buy; for instance, face mask powders and creams like Herbacin Regenerating Cream Mask are typically more affordable than sheet masks. A budget will also help curb any excess purchases that are unnecessary to a minimalistic skincare approach.
5. Take note from the professionals. Dermatologists recommend a few essential checkboxes that you should tick off every day. A quality cleanser, a prescription retinoid, a source of hydration, a guard against free radical damage, and some form of protection against UV rays (sunscreen!) are all key to skin health. These simple standards can often be achieved through the use of just 2-3 products.
If you are hesitant to alter your skincare routine, you are not alone. However, remember that although the tendency to buy a surplus of ointments, lotions, and creams has been built into our shared culture, giving into the urge to purchase and use unnecessary products may be doing more harm than good for both your skin and your wallet. That’s why we recommend conducting small experiments to learn what works best for you…because you, and your skin, are unique!