An expert-recommended step-by-step morning skin care regimen.
If you want gorgeous skin for decades to come, there are two key rules you must abide by.
The first is to use high quality, efficacious skincare ingredients and the second is to apply them consistently.
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Not quite sure where to start with your own regimen?
We asked a handful of dermatologists to share the ideal morning skin care routine.
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What Skin Care Ingredients Should You Apply in the Morning?
A simple morningskin care routineconsists of a cleanser, vitamin C serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Some people argue that washing is a must, while others find that rinsing is sufficient.
This largely depends on your skin key in.
One exception is if you work out in the morning.
This helps replenish lost moisture from the evening and helps lock moisture in throughout the day.
For morning utility, a lighter moisturizer is recommended to create a good base for makeup, Gallo says.
This ones non-negotiable, and foregoing it sort of cancels out the rest of your regimen.
Your final step should always be sunscreen, all year round, Dr. Sperling says.
If youre on the oily side, a mattifying toner or primer can help keep shiny skin at bay.
