It’s a simple fact that people enjoy taking care of themselves. Whether it’s after a bad day, getting a sweaty workout in, or just wanting a day of TLC—everyone wants to take time to make themselves feel good. People do it in many ways; by having a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, sticking to a proper sleep schedule or having a sweet treat after working hard.
However, when it comes to taking care of your skin, it doesn't just stop at your face. Whether you have a strict skin care routine or don’t often wash your face, people often forget to nourish the rest of their bodies. This includes hands, feet, legs, arms, and much more. So, here is the ultimate guide for full-body skin care and how to get started today. Before you know it, you’ll end up with soft, healthy and glowing skin that everyone will notice.
Skin Care Steps To Consider
Before slathering yourself with questionable products, it’s essential to understand the foundation of a good skin care routine; the basic steps of cleansing, moisturizing, and applying a sunscreen. You can start with this simple routine and then you can slowly incorporate additional steps if you’d like.
Once you’ve become accustomed to having a routine, you can include exfoliation, toning, serums, essences, and treatment products for specific skin problems. So, here is the ultimate guide for full-body skin care and how you’ll benefit from it.
Cleansing
Cleansing is the act of washing your skin to remove bacteria and impurities. It leaves the skin feeling beautiful and soft, preparing it for moisturizer and sunscreen afterward. Ideally, you should wash your face twice a day—in the morning and evening—while washing your body at least once daily especially if you’re active.
An ideal duration for cleansing is between one and three minutes, depending on your skin type. If you have dry or aging skin, go for more occlusive products that are water-based for gentle cleansing. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, cleanse with oil-balancing and non-comedogenic products to prevent further breakouts.
Exfoliating
Exfoliating focuses on sloughing the skin, removing dead skin cell buildup and clogged pores. Exfoliating twice a week helps reduce the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads, and creasing while increasing blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. There are two kinds of exfoliation: physical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation.
Physical exfoliation relies on mechanical exfoliating ingredients, such as ground nut shells, that help break up debris and buildup in the skin. Chemical exfoliatiors use either alpha-hydroxy acids to smooth fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin texture or beta-hydroxy acids to reduce sebum production and acne breakouts. Both types of exfoliants are safe to use on the whole body.
Serums and Treatments
Serums are concentrated treatments that work for many skin types and problems. Some notable serums include:
- Hyaluronic Acid: promotes hydration and holds 1000 times its weight in water.
- Alpha Lipoic Acid: fights free radicals with cellular rejuvenation.
- DMAE: firms the skin and reduces lipofuscin deposits.
Depending on your skin type, finding serums that benefit your skin and improve your overall appearance will make your skincare routine more effective. It doesn’t just stop at the face, but the whole body. You can find serums that contain antioxidants to fight free radicals, increase hydration, promote collagen production, and reduce breakouts.
Moisturizing
After cleansing the skin and applying your treatments, moisturizing locks everything in, leaving the skin feeling hydrated and soft. You can find moisturizers that work for dehydrated skin, oily skin, combination skin, and more. As for your body, you can use body butter, lotions, and creams to keep your skin feeling soft and supple. Lastly, you can find moisturizers or balms meant for your hands and feet, leaving them feeling nourished and hydrated.
SPF
Sunscreen is what protects you against harmful UV-rays. UVA and UVB are the most notable rays to avoid, as they can age your skin and mutate your DNA. Overexposure can cause accelerated aging, sunspots, wrinkles, and decreased elasticity. Ideally, you should focus on using SPF 30 to 50 to get the best coverage, reapplying every few hours. Make sure to cover your entire body and cover up your body in sunny weather to keep your skin looking youthful and healthy.
Facial Skin Care Routine
When it comes to having a skin care routine for your face you want to focus on washing at least twice a day. Making time for your skin will benefit you in the long run so ease yourself into a routine.
In the morning, focus on cleansing, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen to promote protection and prevention. In the evening, cleansing, eye cream, and night cream will deeply hydrate and nourish your skin after a long day. You can start incorporating other steps when you’re ready. It does require trial and error, so make sure you remain patient and “listen” to your skin.
Body Skin Care Routine
As for body care, showering at least once a day will help remove sweat and bacteria accumulation. The weather can quickly impact how your skin behaves depending on where you live. Ideally, you want to cleanse, moisturize, and apply sunscreen to exposed parts of the body in the same way you would on your face.
Additionally you can shave unwanted hair as this it also gently exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells. You can find a vegan body butter that’s cruelty-free and has safe ingredients for sensitive skin. Before you know it, your body will feel softer and cleaner than ever before.
Hand and Foot Routine
Hands and feet are just as necessary as the rest of the body. Dry, cracked heels can feel painful, along with bacteria-ridden skin on the hands after touching multiple surfaces throughout the day. So, ensure that you wash your hands regularly and apply lotion and SPF daily to your hands. You’ll prevent the appearance of sunspots, dryness, and aging. As for your feet, exfoliate them at least twice a week to remove dead skin and nourish any cracks.
Keeping your skin healthy and soft requires products that work well for you. At Max Green Alchemy, we strive to provide high-quality vegan and clean products to help you with your skin goals. We don’t stop at skincare; we also offer men’s grooming products, shampoo, conditioner, and body washes to keep you feeling clean all day. If you have any inquiries about our products, please contact us today. We’ll gladly help you.
