These Are The Skincare Steps You Should Never Skip

But research from Mintel shows that the Asian trend may be on the way out, as 28% of women have reduced the number of products in their skincare routine in the last year.

If you’re one of these women, you may be wondering: what’s the minimum you need to do each day to keep your skin in good condition?

We asked aesthetic and dermatology nurse Emma Coleman to go back to basics and break down the essential steps of a morning and evening routine, listing the products that will clean, protect and hydrate your skin without taking hours to apply.

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Here, Coleman reveals the skincare steps you should never skip…

“Your skin detoxifies and regenerates at night, leaving a layer of toxins and dead cells, so is in need of a light nourishing cleanse in the morning. This will also help brighten up your complexion for the day.

“I recommend Emma Coleman Roses & Lemons Cleanse Balm (£35/AED157.47) and Dr Levy 3 Deep Cell Renewal Micro-Resurfacing (£39/AED175.47, Cult Beauty).”

“Finish with moisturiser with SPF of at least 30 on a daily basis all year round – it is important it is to protect your skin from the sun, no matter the weather.

“There are some moisturising formulations that offer the best of both worlds of hydrating the skin and protecting.”

“Washing your face before bed helps rid the skin of excess sebum, dead skin cells, and pollution that has built up on your face throughout the day.

“It also helps with absorption and penetration of ingredients that you may apply that will help fight ageing or acne.”

Retinol should also be applied just two or three times a week, Coleman recommends.

“This will help to unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin.”