With all of the different big name products out there that are supposed to help you achieve clearer skin, it can get difficult to make sense between what’s essential and what Big Beauty wants you to think is necessary. So what should your everyday skincare regimen consist of? Find a good, mild cleanser. In order to keep the skin healthy and looking good, use enough product to eliminate any grime, dead cells, makeup and other particulate matter that may build up on your skin after a day’s exposure to the environment. An aloe-based acne cleanser can provide the clean feeling you need.

Exfoliation is the next step in a basic skincare regimen. Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells and debris (keratin) from the skin’s surfaces that otherwise covers up the new, living, vibrant skin cells underneath. Unfortunately, there is no gentle way of removing the thickened layers of keratin. Exfoliation must occur by a chemical reaction or by vigorous mechanical dermabrasion. A renewing exfoliant can take care of this.

Moisturizing and protection go hand in hand in a skincare regimen. Every cell in the body needs water to remain healthy. Unfortunately, skin constantly loses water through dehydration and evaporation. The only way skin moisture content remains moisturized is to prevent evaporation and loss of its own internal water. Lastly, protection against the sun is vital for any skincare plan. A sunscreen or sun block with an SPF of at least 15 will help protect the skin throughout the year.

Are you following the steps in basic skincare?