Before start the day, when it comes to your morning skincare mantra, do you like to grab an on-the-go cleansing wipe? Or do you prefer the freshening feel of a splash-off face wash? To help find the right morning skin routine for you, we’ve put together some handy tips to get you (and your skin) off to a glowing start.
1. Start your morning routine slowly
There’s nothing worse than missing an alarm and having to rush. We like to make our mornings matter and a simple skincare routine can bring back the ritual of easing into the day. Why not leave a full, covered glass of lemon water next to your bed? Set your alarm 10 minutes earlier and drink on waking for a hydrating, zesty wake up call, while you snuggle under the covers for an extra few minutes.
2. Wash your face
Should you wash your face in the morning? We say yes! Overnight, skin renews and cell production increases, meaning there’s reason to cleanse and refresh in the morning. Cleansing first thing wakes up sleepy skin, removes oil, dead skin cells, impurities from pores, and gives you a balanced base ready for your next skincare steps.
3. Find the best cleanser
What to choose? That depends on you! Splash-happy? Prefer to cleanse with a cotton pad? Means no need to rinse and it’s a perfect cleanser for the morning as you can refresh in seconds and it’s easy-peasy to use. Whatever you choose, our tip is to cleanse before you hit the shower. Too hot water can strip skin of much-needed moisture.
4. Tone your skin
It’s a personal preference, but toning really helps rebalance your skin’s pH before using a moisturiser. A toner can also sweep away any last traces of make-up (from last night) or oil with ingredients like Witch Hazel.
5. Essence time
For moisturisers to work their best, apply them within a few minutes of stepping out of the shower. This way, your skin draws in moisture from the air around you and retains it in your skin. When picking a moisturiser in the morning, try one with an SPF. Even if it’s not sunny outside, a moisturiser with a built in SPF. It's a good idea for a little extra protection against invisible, skin-harming rays.
6. Healthy breakfast for your skin
It’s time for breakfast! Some additions to your morning smoothie can be your skin’s best friend.