Skincare is an important way to support your skin health and appearance. From staying moisturized to making sure your face is clean and germ-free each night, there are many reasons to implement a skincare routine into your day.

Are you looking to upgrade your skincare routine this year? If so, we have the perfect tips and tricks to help you take your routine to the next level. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know below.

1.Reconsider Your Moisturizer

Your moisturizer is one of the most vital parts of your skincare routine, aside from your cleanser! So, having the right one is critical. Moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated to fight acne, support young looking skin, and support resilience. Without it, your skin may be dry, irritated, and flaky.

How can you find the right moisturizer? First, make sure you have the right kind for your skin type. If you have oily skin, you may need a lightweight moisturizer to help balance out your skin. However, don’t skip the hydration. Facial moisturizer is essential for helping slow your body’s production of sebum, which can lead to acne.

If you have dry skin, you may want to use a more heavy-duty moisturizer to support your skin’s hydration. You can always opt for a heavier cream at night and a lighter one during the day.

2.Aim for Consistency Over Complexity

You may see people with a twenty step skincare routine and wonder whether you need more products or serums. The answer is no, you probably don’t need any more ingredients. You can certainly add a few more products to your skincare routine as you learn more about your skin’s needs, but having a complex routine just for the sake of complexity isn’t doing your skin any good.

In fact, this can make it much more challenging to stick to a routine and be consistent. Consistency is more important than complexity, so it’s important to remember this. To upgrade your routine, simply stick to it.

3.Give Yourself a Facial Massage

A facial massage is a great way to upgrade your skincare routine, plus, you don’t need any tools to try it. Simply use your hands to work in your skincare ingredients with your fingers, knuckles, or massaging certain parts of your face that are stiff or sore. Run your fingers up and across your face to support lymph drainage and tighter skin.

Facial massages can help you feel relaxed, increase oxygen flow to the skin, and work the facial muscles to help boost elasticity and strength. How often should you give yourself a facial massage? As often as you want. You can have a massage every day, every other day, or a few times a week to upgrade your routine.

4.You Are What You Eat!

There are certain myths circulating about what foods affect your skin. For instance, you were likely told growing up that chocolate can cause acne, which simply isn’t true. However, there are certain foods that support skin health, elasticity, and brightness that are excellent ways to care for your skin and your body.

Here are some of the best foods to eat to support skin health.

• Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are a powerful way to support skin thickness, natural hydration, and resilience.
• Other healthy fats are a great way to help the skin stay flexible and moisturized, too. Avocados are a great source of healthy fat, and they contain vitamins that are great for skin.
• Sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene, otherwise known as provitamin A, which can support antioxidant behavior for skin, cellular health, and prevent wrinkles.
• Broccoli is an excellent source of lutein, which can combat oxidative stress that can be harmful for skin.
• Tomatoes and bell peppers are great sources of vitamin C and carotenoids

While the foods you eat may not necessarily be part of your skincare routine, it's important to know what foods support skin health.

5.Use a Facial Cleansing Brush

Sometimes, a skincare tool like our facial cleansing brush can make all the difference when it comes to upgrading your routine. Our brush brings a lot of benefits to the table. Here’s what you need to know.

A Deeper Cleanse

When you apply and scrub cleanser on your face with your hands, you’re only able to get so deep. Our tool helps penetrate your pores for a deeper, complete cleanse. Reach the pores, help unclog your skin, and give your face the deepest clean ever.

A Skin Massage

Another benefit of using a face cleansing brush is enjoying a skin massage while cleansing. While you’re applying your favorite serums, creams, and lotions, don’t just rub them in with your hands. Massage them in with a facial brush! This offers 10,000 ultrasonic pulsations each minute to stimulate oxygen flow to your skin and give you a relaxing massage.