Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it deserves some TLC. As fall turns into winter, there’s no better time to revamp your skin care routine.
With your new favorite skin pampering routine from Whish Beauty, you’ll be on the road to relaxation and self-care in no time!
Everyone’s skin is a little different. Whether you have dry patches or major oil production, you can find a Whish Beauty routine that works for you. Here’s how you can treat your skin like royalty this season.
A good rule of thumb is that if your skin has been struggling with a particular issue for more than two weeks, it’s time to address it in your skin care routine.
Your skin is porous. This means that it can absorb any particles it’s exposed to, whether they’re from skin care products or environmental toxins. For that reason, the best gift you can give your skin is a strong, reinforced moisture barrier to keep harmful things out and good products in.
Depending on your skin type, your next priority may be controlling excess oil production or correcting dryness. Anti-aging concerns also come into play in your early 20s, which is when your skin’s collagen production slows down.
Here’s a recap of the most important things to offer your skin:
We’ll break down how you can incorporate these elements into your new skin pampering routine to fight premature aging.
Whether you’re new to luxurious skin care or simply updating your routine, you might want a refresher on the proper order for applying skin care products.
Our sample skin pampering routine will ensure all of your products soak into your beautiful skin and work the way you need them to. This routine will give you the youthful glow that you deserve!
The first step in treating your skin like royalty is cleansing away any dirt, oil, debris, and makeup from the day. Oil-based cleansers, like our Revitalizing Cleansing Oil , attract impurities to draw them out of your pores. This is especially useful if you’re removing your makeup at night.
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells to renew your complexion. Always use exfoliating products after cleansing but before applying any serums or creams for your fresh skin to absorb.
There are two types of exfoliants: physical and chemical.
Physical exfoliants include products like body and face scrubs that clear away debris and skin cells. Chemical exfoliants are acids that loosen the chemical bonds between dead skin cells so they can come off and reveal the glowing layer underneath.
Folks with dry skin should exfoliate no more than twice per week. If you notice redness and flakiness afterward, try reducing the frequency even more.
If you have oily skin, you can get away with more frequent exfoliation. Just don’t overdo it on chemical exfoliants — this can cause more damage than it repairs.
Serums target specific skin concerns like aging and dehydration. The key to supporting your skin with serums is to be consistent. Depending on the serum you choose, you might notice gradual improvements to problems like acne, dryness, and irritation.
After you apply each serum, pause. Give your skin at least 30 seconds to soak up your luxurious serums and get to work on repairing itself.
A compromised skin barrier allows debris to settle into your pores, which can make your skin feel irritated and itchy. Without a solid moisture barrier, your skin can’t thrive and glow. Moisturizers and hydrating creams do the hard work of supporting your skin barrier.
Deep hydration comes from using the right products. Face masks, balms, and creams are the ultimate tools for pampering your skin. Use any of our moisturizing creams and masks to bathe your skin barrier in elegance this season.
The last step in any skin pampering routine should be the heavy stuff: eye creams and lip treatments. These products take longer to absorb, so we recommend applying them after everything else has graced your skin.
Eye treatments repair, firm, and revitalize the skin around your eyes to give you a more youthful look. This is an area that’s very susceptible to rapid aging. The best thing you can do for your eyes is to support them using a quality eye cream.
Your lips go through a lot each day. Eating, drinking, and speaking wear out your lips. Lip treatment duos like masks and balms soak in overnight to soften and smooth the delicate skin around your mouth. Whish's Lip Balm and Lip Mask both contain bakuchiol to not only protect and hydrate the lips but to also help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the delicate skin around the lips.
These treatments are even more important when the weather gets colder. The last thing you want is to struggle with dry, cracked lips all winter!
Now you have the practical skin care steps down like a pro. What about aesthetics? After all, you deserve to look (and therefore feel) like a dewy spring chicken, even if it’s cold outside.
Self-tanner is a great tool to help you achieve that sun-kissed glow you’re after. You can use self-tanner year-round and adjust your shade according to your wishes. The best part? Self-tanner doesn’t damage your skin the way natural sun exposure does.
Pampering your skin is about self-care. When you look amazing, you feel good, too. You deserve to invest in yourself, and if that means looking like a summery, glowing goddess during the winter months, go for it!
You’ve probably heard of retinol, a type of vitamin A. Retinol has long been used to fight fine lines and wrinkles, but it can be drying and irritating to your skin.
Bakuchiol is a wonderful alternative that combats the signs of aging without compromising your skin’s moisture barrier. This plant-derived compound is less likely to cause side effects like itching, dry patches, and redness.
Bakuchiol is extracted from a plant named Psoralea corylifolia, or “babchi.” Eastern cultures have used babchi plants for medicinal and therapeutic purposes for hundreds of years.
This plant extract is naturally packed with beneficial compounds like antioxidants and collagen stimulants. Unlike retinol, which is made in a lab, bakuchiol harnesses the power of nature to smooth your skin and help you look youthful for years to come.
Anyone who wants to pamper their skin with the age-defying effects of bakuchiol can start now. Since bakuchiol is far gentler on your skin than retinol, you can use it in low concentrations as early as your teen years.
We recommend starting a more intensive bakuchiol-based routine between the ages of 20 and 25. This is the period when your body’s collagen production process slows down, contributing to the beginnings of sagging skin and wrinkles.
Use these gentle anti-aging products to give your skin a true glow-up:
Browse our entire collection to get an idea of what might best fill your needs. Then, treat your skin to the gentle luxury of bakuchiol for the ultimate pampering.
The best skin pampering routine doesn’t have to consist of grand gestures. Things like indulgent bath and shower products can easily upgrade your everyday skin and body care experiences. Pleasantly scented body wash and rich shaving cream, for example, are small gifts you give to yourself every time you step into the shower or bath.
Every once in a while, take the time to run a hot bubble bath for yourself. Our Rose Hip + Lotus Mineral Milk Bath is a wonderful addition to your me time. While you’re at it, incorporate one of our natural sugar scrubs for added luxury and relaxation.
Our products are specially formulated to exclude harsh ingredients. This means that they’re gentle enough for daily use, even if you have sensitive skin!
It’s not selfish to practice self-care. In fact, you’re often a better partner, friend, and coworker when you take care of yourself. Self-care can be as simple as treating your skin to a royal experience every single day.
You deserve to feel pampered and beautiful. Discover your new favorite skin pampering routine by shopping our body care and skin care collections.