Nobody is more responsible than ourselves when we see the consequences of not taking care of our bodies, which might cause issues in the long run to our bodies such as body acne, tanning, hyperpigmentation, dryness, flakiness, redness etc.
This happens because a lot of people are unaware about the routine which they should be following regarding their own bodies. There are a few general steps as a matter of fact, that one should follow if one has to take proper care of their own body, which are as below:
1. Cleansers: Cleansers are the first step in the routine, as they clean the surface dirt along with the pollution and impurities that gets accumulated on the body throughout the day. They mainly helps in leaving the skin clean and free of all the dirt and impurities so that your skin is ready for the next step!
How often to use: 1x a day generally in the morning (can be used 2x a day Once in the morning and once at night).
Now body cleansers come in different variations, based on ingredients, concern type, skin type, etc. and you can choose which one suits you the best, and follow with the routine. As a tip, go for the ones, that suits your skin type, and the weather conditions, and the cleanser itself will take care of the rest!
Body cleansers are usually marketed as soap, shower gel and body wash but don’t worry, they all do the same job ultimately.
How to use: For soaps, take the soap after wetting the body and use the soap as it is on whole body until it lathers and rinse afterwards. Pat dry.
For shower gels and body washes, take a little amount of the product on your palm or loofah and rub the product on whole body after wetting the body with water until it lathers well for about 2-3 minutes and rinse with water afterwards. Pat dry.
2. Lotions: Lotions are an important step in the routine as it adds in a layer of moisture to the skin which is very much needed after you have cleaned up your body, and thus protects it. It also acts as a barrier for the skin so that no amount of dirt can enter the skin further.
How often to use: 1x a day generally in the morning (can be used 2x a day Once in the morning and once at night)
How to use: Just take a little amount of it on your palm, and apply on the whole body part by part, massaging the area of skin slowly for 2-3 minutes so that the product is evenly spread on the body.
Lotions often comes in different varieties based on skin type, age, etc. with some providing other benefits for the skin alongside.
You can choose what’s best for you, keeping in mind, your skin type.
They are also sold by labels such as body moisturisers, body butter, body cream, etc. but ultimately do the very same job which I mentioned above.
3. Sunscreens: Sunscreens are even more important than most of the steps, and comes right after you apply the body lotion. They basically helps in protecting our skin from sun damage and premature ageing, which can later become a cause for skin cancer, sunburns, and many more problems caused by spending excessive time under sun without any protection.
How often to use: 1x a day during the daytime
How to use: As a general rule, apply it 15-20 minutes before going out in the sun or coming in contact with the Sun’s rays.
For the amount, either can take half a teaspoon of it for the face, neck and each arm and one teaspoon for each leg, front of torso and back, or alternatively you can apply one layer of the product first, then apply a second layer of it, to make sure you are covered, if you don’t want to measure the appropriate amount!
In total, it is said to be equivalent upto a shot glass, but from my viewpoint, you can do more or less, according to your needs as it depends on the time you are going to spend in the sun, and your body’s surface area that is exposed to the sun, due to the fact that everyone does not have the same body type or size or height, or amount of melanin present in their respective bodies and the application of sunscreen to some extent depends on these factors too.
Other names they are known by, are sun creams and sun blocks, and they all do the same job.
They too comes in different variations, so choose your best option and follow with the routine.
I would suggest to go for the ones that suits your skin type but also according to the SPF and PA ratings, or equivalent to it as broad spectrum. The better choices comes between SPF 30-50 and PA +++ to ++++, or broad spectrum written on it.
The next few steps are not to be followed every day as a routine, but should be followed every week or every 10 days approximately:
4. Scrubs: A body scrub is a general need for the skin, to be used at regular intervals within a month. It helps the skin get clearer by removing all the dead skin cells that have accumulated over a period of time on your body and thus gives a smoother look and feel to it, and also prevents clogged pores, dirt accumulation etc.
How often to use: Depending on the skin type and needs, 1x a week or 1x within every 10-14 days (Generally at night).
Where to incorporate with basic routine: Just after you have cleaned the body with a cleanser, the body scrub is used.
How to use: Take a little amount of it on your finger tips and slowly using gentle pressure and circular motions, apply the scrub on the whole body part by part for 2-3 minutes. Put extra emphasis on areas where pores are big and visible.
They also comes in different variations, with different benefits and for different skin types. Even the little beads in them comes in different sizes and varieties, so choose accordingly!
Scrubs are known by another name, exfoliators, which does the same job.
5. Packs: This next step comes just after you are done with the exfoliating step. Body packs help the skin in providing it with multiple benefits, like brightening, glowing, reducing acne and pimples, detanning, removal of pigmentation, a smoother skin, hydrated skin etc. along with some nutrients, as well as closing the pores or shrinking them etc.
How often to use: Similar to Scrubs, depending on the skin type, 1x a week or 1x within 10-14 days (Generally at night).
How to use: Take the appropriate amount needed for the body on your fingers and apply all over the body parts evenly, wait for about 20 minutes to let it dry. After this, you either wet the body with water directly or wet the fingers and slowly remove the layer in parts, until your whole body is clean.
They are also sold by the other names such as body masks and ubtan but do the same thing only.
Packs also come in different variations, according to the benefits they provide, or ingredients, although ubtans usually have similar ingredients but they differ in compositions which is why their way of showing results also differs, with most of them having home made recipies, so you can choose any one of them as you wish!
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