Expert Secrets For Effective Morning And Night Skin Care

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JAKARTA - Entering 2025, the world of skin care continues to develop with various innovations, new trends, and better understanding of the importance of maintaining skin health. Now, skin care is no longer just a matter of appearance, but an essential part of overall body health.

According to a report from the Hindustan Times, personalized science-based formulations and maintenance routines are increasingly in demand, reflecting greater awareness of the unique needs of each skin type. Experts also share guidelines to help the skin stay healthy and luminous in the new year.

Cosmeticsist and Aesthetic Doctor, Dr. Karuna Badminton, recommends starting a morning routine with a soft cleaner. This cleaner aims to remove dirt that accumulates during sleep without removing skin natural oil. Choose a cleaner that suits your skin type.

"For oily skin, use gel-based cleaning with salicylic acid content. As for dry skin, choose hydrating formulas, such as those containing glycerin or ceramide," he explained, as quoted by ANTARA.

The next step is to apply vitamin C serum which functions to brighten the skin as well as ward off free radicals. Dr. Shweta airs, a facial and aesthetic surgeon, recommends serums with a concentration of 10-20 percent of L-ascorbic acid for optimal results. Vitamin C is also known to be able to increase collagen production, making the skin more elastic and healthy.

End your morning routine with a light moisturizing and extensive spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50. Dr. How to recommend a sunscreen made from zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, especially for sensitive skin. He emphasized that the use of sunscreen remains important even in the room.

At night, focus on care that helps regenerate and repair the skin. Start with double cleaning to remove makeup, sunscreen, and dirt that sticks throughout the day.

This step involves cleaning oil made from oil followed by cleaning made from water for cleaner results. Add a retinol serum or retinalidehid to the night routine.

"Retinoids are a gold standard for slowing premature aging and overcoming acne," says Dr. Marijuana. For beginners, he suggests starting with low concentration and increasing it gradually.

Hydration is also the key at night. Use moisturizers with hyaluronic acid or niacinamide to maintain moisture and repair skin protection layers.

Dr.men recommend exfoliation and use of masks once a week or twice depending on skin tolerance. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and stimulate skin regeneration. Meanwhile, masks can be adapted to skin needs, such as clay masks to control excess oil or sheet masks with ceramide for extra hydration.

He also added that consultation with a dermatologist or aesthetic expert is very important to understand the specific needs of your skin. Procedures such as microneedling with PRP, laser therapy, and chemical peeling can increase the effectiveness of care if performed by trained professionals.

Skin health does not only depend on topical products. A balanced diet, rich in antioxidants, regular exercise, and hydration, contributes quite well to the glowing skin. Stress also needs to be well managed through yoga or mindfulness exercise, because stress has the potential to trigger acne and make the skin look dull.

With the right combination of beauty care and healthy lifestyle, your skin will continue to shine and maintain its health throughout the year.