As we age, our skin changes and we need more and more skincare products. But are they really what your skin needs?
As a matter of fact, the skincare method of adding several items, such as several creams and frequent packs, can sometimes be a burden to the skin. Perhaps what the skin really needs is a simple skincare routine.
What are the benefits of subtractive skincare?
Subtractive skincare is a method of skincare that aims to improve the skin’s natural ability by reducing the number of basic skincare products you use. By limiting the number of items used, the aim is to maximize the effect of each item.
Moisturizing is one of the most important aspects of skin care. However, as I mentioned earlier, over-moisturizing can sometimes be a burden on the skin.
It is easy to feel that the more products you use and the more often you use them, the better it is for your skin. However, it is surprisingly important to use only moderate moisturizer according to the season and time of year.
Also, no matter how careful you are, the act of repeatedly touching your skin with your hands will cause friction to your skin. In this respect, subtractive skincare will inevitably reduce the number of times you touch your skin, so you can naturally achieve low-irritation skincare.
What is skincare that can be reduced?
Subtractive skincare has many advantages, and is recommended when your skin condition becomes unstable or shaky. This is when you should try to take care of your skin simply, carefully, and without tiring it.
So what items and processes can be reduced? I will explain in detail here.
Basic lotion and milky lotion (cream)
No matter how many items you use, the amount of moisture your skin absorbs will not change. Depending on your skin type, you may want to replace the emulsion with a high-moisture cream.
Use creams only when necessary
If you want to use more moisturizing cream depending on the season or time of year, use it only around the mouth and eyes, which are prone to dryness. Be careful not to apply extra cream around the forehead and nose where sebum tends to be produced, as it may clog the keratin.
Use a mild cleanser.
Washing your face and removing makeup is an important part of skincare, but cleansers and cleansers can be very irritating and can sometimes be a burden to the skin.
However, the irritation of cleansers and cleansers can be very strong, and they can sometimes be a burden to the skin. To keep the natural moisturizing ingredients and barrier function of the skin intact, it is important to use items with mild cleansing power. Especially for dry skin, sensitive skin, and inner dry skin, try to use only lukewarm water to wash your face when you are not wearing makeup.
Use serums only a few times a week.
Although serums have many uses, they can only be used to their fullest effect if you give them a break a few days a week.
In other words, don’t use a lot of serum every day as it will over-nourish your skin, and make sure to rest your skin regularly.
Although serums have many uses, they can only be used to their full potential if you give them a few days a week to rest.
In other words, don’t use a lot of serum every day because it will over-nourish your skin, and make sure to rest your skin regularly.
Don’t overdo special care
As with serums, special care such as packs and peels should not be overdone.
Ideally, they should only be used when you are concerned about dryness or pores. Even if you want to make it a habit, please keep it as a treat only once a week.
Subtractive skin care improves the skin’s basic strength.
If you can improve the basic strength of your skin with subtractive skincare, the fluctuations and changes in your skin due to the seasons and age will slow down.
Start with simple steps such as reducing the number of items you use to restore your skin’s natural tone.