If there is one thing that is inevitable, it is getting older. However, there is no reason you have to look like it. Taking care of your skin can be a long process that may be hard to keep up with in our chaotic college environments, but setting aside a few extra minutes to take care of your skin now will leave you looking younger later.
Step 1: Remove your makeup
Sleeping with makeup on is one of the worst things you can do. Your skin rejuvenates overnight while you sleep which means sleeping with makeup on leaves unwanted toxins seeping into your skin. Gross! I use Bosica's Make-Up Break-Up Cool Cleansing Oil.
Step 2: Wash your face
Contrary to popular belief, washing your face does not always remove makeup. Unless your face wash specifically says it removes makeup along with dirt and oil, you may not be cleaning your face thoroughly. I use Philosophy's Purity wash.
Use an all in one face wash that will dissolve makeup and remove dirt and oil to save time.
Step 3: Moisturize
Even if you do not feel like your skin is dry, you should moisturize twice a day. Research what type of moisturizer would be best for your skin type, I use Philosophy's Hope In A Jar.
*If you are planning to wear make-up over your moisturizer, you should wait at least 15 minutes for your moisturizer to set into your skin before applying anything!
Step 4: Apply an Eye Cream
Apply eye cream twice daily. It is best to use something that is preventative and that will set into the skin quickly. I like Mario Badescu's Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream. If you suffer from puffy eyes or dark circles, try to find something that is targeted for those symptoms.
*When applying anything around your eyes, use your ring finger because it is the weakest and always gently dab the product into your skin, never rub!
Step 5: Use a Mask
A good face mask can change your life. This step is optional but highly recommended. Using a face mask once a week can enhance the look of your skin over time. I have acne prone skin so I like to use a deep cleaning, exfoliating mask. I like to you use a mask before I apply a moisturizer. My favorite is Lush's Mask of Magnaminty.
Follow these steps now, and you will thank yourself in 10 years!