Every day, our skin battles environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and the demands of our lifestyle, all of which can take a toll on its health. While restoring the skin’s protective barrier and addressing common concerns requires commitment to a skincare routine, the endless product options and ever-changing trends on social media can make it feel overwhelming. It’s perfectly normal to tweak your routine now and then, but consistency is the real key to healthy skin.

When it comes to good skin health, consistency is the key. Identifying your skin needs and concerns, how much time you have for self-pampering, and finding the right products that are effective and budget-friendly are factors that help you stick to the routine to achieve that glowing, plump and healthy skin we all desire. Here’s what we can do according to skincare experts from Y.O.U Skincare:

Curate your routine with your schedule and commit to it

Skincare is a journey. Consistency on your skincare routine does not have to feel like a chore. We all have busy lives, where it might seem easier to skip parts of our skincare routine. Aside from determining how much time you can dedicate to your skincare routine and treat it as an expression of self-love can help you commit to each and every step.

• Minimal Routine: If you have a tight schedule, you may consider the minimalist approach and focus on the essentials. A three-step routine that can be completed under 10 minutes can be enough, as long as you make sure that the steps provide necessary care. This often includes cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
• Moderate Routine: Adding a few more products like serums and exfoliants in your routine addresses targeted skin concerns while still maintaining a manageable routine that ideally lasts less than 15 minutes.
• Comprehensive Routine: A more elaborate routine typically includes extra steps such as double cleansing, multiple serums, eye cream, and a facial mask. This routine is the way to go for those who want to take time to pamper themselves. For this, it is also important to remember that each step serves its purpose to avoid overwhelming the skin.

Addressing and understanding your skin needs

The first step in creating your skincare routine is by determining you skin type and identifying your skin concerns. Generally, there are 5 types—Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, and Sensitive skin. Identifying your skin type can help you tailor the products that address the unique requirements of your skin to achieve that healthy glow.

Finding effective products that fit your budget

Skincare can be steep in cost, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s essential to prioritize where to spend and and where to save to be able to keep a consistent routine. You can choose products that serve many purposes such as cleansers that also offer gentle exfoliation, and even moisturizers that also have SPF to boost sun protection, which can act as an aid to your sunscreen, giving you an extra layer of protection. You may also look into products that have active ingredients like Vitamin C, Anti-oxidants and Niacinamide to ensure that your skin is getting as much nourishment with each product.

Committing to your skincare routine doesn’t have to break your back, nor does it have to put a dent in your savings. Y.O.U’s simple yet effective approach to keep your routine at hand is easy: “Protect and Repair”. This idea summarizes what our skin needs to achieve and maintain glowing, healthy skin from inside out. Follow the principle of “Protect” in the morning, which is all about giving your skin a layer of defense against pollutants, UV rays and other environmental stressors. Wearing and re-applying our sunscreens during the day is a must. At night, we follow the “Repair” principle, where our skin has the ability to repair itself. This routine is all about recovery as our skin is more receptive to active ingredients overnight, which also help to counterbalance increased moisture loss while we sleep.

Creating a skincare routine doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. By using a skincare-savvy schedule, focusing on your primary skin concerns, and using your skincare budget wisely, you can curate a routine that is both effective and sustainable. Remember, consistency is key—whatever routine you choose, stick with it to see the best results.

Y.O.U is available in Y.O.U Beauty official Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop or visit select Watsons, SM Beauty, Robinsons Department Stores, Gaisano Capital Group, Prince Retail Group, KCC, Mart One and The Landmark. Be in the loop and learn about the newest product offerings and deals by following @youbeauty_ph on Instagram and Tiktok, and youbeautyph on Facebook.

---

For updates on our latest discoveries within (and outside) the Metro, don’t forget to follow Manila Millennial on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram. Keep safe, everyone!