A youthful and radiant skin is attainable with good care. It’s not just about facial cleansing. It’s more than that. It’s also about proper toning, dark spot removal, skin moisturizing, sunscreen application and much more. 

While it’s not easy, creating the perfect facial skin care treatment to match your skin type is possible, and we’ll show you just how to do it. Ordinarily, you should cleanse and treat your skin at least twice daily –  in the morning and before bedtime. 

A good morning skincare routine is essential for getting rid of dirt and unnecessary oil, moisturizing the skin and protecting it against the harmful effects of the sun and pollution once you step out. 

Meanwhile, you should also take care of your skin and face before bedtime. Doing so ensures you remove all the gunk accumulated during the day. It also moisturizes your skin and gives it the right conditions to repair itself as you sleep. 

Depending on your skin type, here are essential steps to follow daily for the perfect facial skin care treatment for your skin type:

Step 1: Facial Cleansing 

It all starts with cleansing your face. This step removes oil, dirt, sweat and other clogs accumulated while asleep. By washing your face, you open up the skin pores to enable the facial skin to breathe. Remember to also cleanse your face in the evening before retiring to bed. 

Go for a gentle, alcohol-free facial cleanser to avoid stripping your skin of too much oil. Oil is necessary to keep the face moist and healthy. Non-alcoholic cleansers also won’t damage your skin. 

Overall, consider the following when picking a facial cleanser for your skin type: 

  • For dry skin, consider facial cleansers with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or glycerin to hydrate the skin
  • For oily skin, opt for facial cleansers with glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil, or salicylic acid to control the excess oil on the face and prevent acne breakouts. 

How to cleanse your face:

Start by splashing lukewarm water onto the face. Then, gently rub the face cleanser that matches your skin using the tips shared earlier before rinsing it off (again with lukewarm water). Then, put your face in a clean, dry towel. 

Unlike morning, you’ll need to clean off makeup in the evening, which means you’ll need to use a makeup remover.

Step 2: Skin Toning 

Removing dirt and oil residues after a facial cleanser and hydrating the skin is essential. While this is an optional step in the morning, it’s crucial for your evening skincare routine. 

Here’s what to consider beforehand:

  • For sensitive or dry skin, look for skin toners with rose water or hyaluronic acid.
  • For acne-prone or oily skin, opt for oil–absorbing toners with witch hazel or salicylic acid to avoid breakouts. 

How to tone your skin: 

Apply your ideal toner to a cotton wool pad and gently pat it into the face, paying particular attention to your T-Zone (forehead, nose & chin). If your skin is oily, try splashing some of the hydrating toner on top of your face before gently tapping gently with a cotton pad. 

Step 3:  Dark Spot Treatment

If you are struggling with acne or dark spots, it is advisable to apply an effective treatment after toning your skin. Consider using an effective skin-brightening anti-spot treatment to fix the dark marks on your face. If unsure, visit the nearest facial spa San Diego for a consultation.

Here’s what to remember:

  • If your goal is to treat acne, consider an option with salicylic acid or one with benzoyl peroxide. 
  • If the goal is to clear dark spots, opt for a serum treatment with Kojic or hydroquinone. 

Step 4: Antioxidant Serum Treatment

You’ll need to brighten up your skin in the morning, protect it against the damaging effects of the sun and keep it hydrated after treating the dark spots and acne. This is doable with an antioxidant serum. 

Here’s what to remember when picking an antioxidant serum:

  • Vitamin C-based serums work for all types of skins
  • Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E serums moisturize dry skins
  • Niacinamide serums (vitamin B3-based) are best for acne-prone, oily, shrunken, and wrinkled skin. 

How to apply antioxidant serum:

To apply antioxidants, gently tap them on your face and around the neck. 

Step 5: Retinol Treatment

Unlike in the morning, you’ll need to apply retinol (a Vitamin A derivative) in the evening to boost collagen and treat fine lines and acne. However, this is an optional step for acne-prone people seeking an effective facial skin care treatment. 

Step 6: Eye Cream Application

This optional morning skincare step can help hydrate and moisturize your under-eye skin. You can also do it in the evening. Here’s what to remember: 

  • Apply eye creams with antioxidants, peptides, and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) to shield your under-eye skin against damage. 
  • Go for eye creams with caffeine after a restless night to stimulate better blood circulation and fix puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. 

How to apply eye cream: 

Gently rub the eye cream under the eye

Step 7: Skin Moisturizing

Your skin needs to stay moisturized all day, and an effective moisturizer can help increase its water content, seal in moisture and repair skin barriers. Moisturization also helps oily skin from overproducing oil and suffering from acne breakouts. 

So moisturize in the morning and during the night, apply a heavy or thick night cream to restore the moisture lost during the day. 

Here’s what to remember when picking a skin moisturizer:

  • For oily skin, opt for moisturizers with glycerin, shea butter, or ceramides, as they are rich in moisture
  • For acne-prone and oily skin, go for oil-free gel moisturizers to avoid clogging the skin’s pores
  • Hyaluronic-based moisturizers are also great for oily skin and acne-prone individuals 

Step 8: Sun Protection

Before leaving the house, apply sunscreen to shield your skin from the sun’s UV rays. Daily sunscreen application reduces the risk of UV-related skin cancer, sunspots, and wrinkling. Overall, sunscreen is a must-have for any facial treatment package. 

Here’s what to remember when picking sunscreen:

  • Go for a broad-spectrum sunscreen product with an SPF of 30 or greater for maximum protection
  • Apply wrinkle-based sunscreen onto the face, ears, neck, and chest
  • Reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours when under direct sun exposure

In Summary

Everyone, including you, can have the perfect facial skin care treatment routine to match their skin type. It takes the above routines and, more importantly, knowing what treatment works on your skin and what doesn’t. Visit Beauty Kliniek if you are looking for facial spa San Diego or to talk to a facial skin care treatment expert. We offer various skin and facial treatment solutions to match your skin.