You may have heard of the term “skinimalism” – especially if you’re a beauty junkie. But is it just a hot and happening trend or a skincare approach to live by? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by product onslaught or not sure what your skin really needs at the moment, this method might really save face. It’s simply about using less product and following an effective yet basic skincare routine. In other words the essentials – and just the essentials. Cleanser, gentle moisturiser and sun protection.
Is your beauty cabinet flooded with an array of skincare products and brands? The truth is, some products are amazing, but others might not be suited to your particular skin type or the condition you’re currently battling. Enter “skinimalism” – embracing your real skin and allowing it to breath, while you take a pause from over-product usage.
Too Much Too Soon: Why Complicated Skincare Can Be Tricky
TUnlike shopping for fashion, buying skincare is not so much about what you like (look and feel) but rather about what your skin needs. While it’s incredibly tempting to add a beauty goodie to your cart that appeals to your sense of trend, the active ingredients in the product might not love your skin. And so what’s the point of spending your hard-earned cash on the wrong product for your skin? And also adding to your skincare load?
Too many skincare products, especially ones not formulated for your skin type, might not be doing your skin justice. Sometimes you may be using three or four products that do the same thing, or you may be mixing products that shouldn't be used together. Here’s a great example: take ingredients Retinol and Glycolic Acid. Separately, they can help skin develop a full-on glow, but together they can be too harsh. So, doubling up, instead of finding just the perfect product for your skin, could mean redness, irritation and sensitivity. Not to mention spending money on something you didn’t really need.
Downtime: Why Skinimalism is a Necessary Beauty Break
Your skin feeling fussy? A sensitised complexion is a definite sign that it’s time to go easy on the product haul. That’s where “skinimalism” is so beneficial. It’s like following an elimination diet, but for your skin. Take out what you’ve used most recently and work with the very foundation of basic skincare: cleanser, moisturiser and sun protection (an SPF). This gives the skin a chance to have a little downtime from active ingredients that stimulate it.
Ready to embrace your real skin with a less is more approach? It doesn’t mean that you have to give up trying cool new beauty finds or tossing your all-time favourite serum. It’s just a little break, going back to basic skincare. Think the foundations of your routine, with a budget-friendly mindset and tuning into your beautiful authentic skin. Here’s to the real you.
