6-Step Skincare Routine That Keeps Your Skin Looking Younger, Longer

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Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 07:59 IST

Skin’s rejuvenation and freshness can be achieved by consistently following this 6-step skin care routine

For achieving great skin, follow these small steps on a daily basis

With advancing age, skin begins to show the signs of aging too and it is completely natural, but with appropriate skincare regime, though you cannot reverse, slow down these skin changes of appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sagginess etc. Dr Kriti Jain, MBBS, MD, Dermatologist, Founder, Kiara Clinic shares a 6-step skincare routine for making the skin look younger for longer:

CleanserA gentle and hydrating cleanser should be the first thing to be used in the morning to remove the extra sebum, sweat or dirt that is collected on the skin after the night’s sleep. You can choose one containing nourishing ingredients such as glycerin, ceramides, hyaluronic acid etc.
Antioxidant enriched serumThe exposure of the skin to UV rays or environment pollutants have the ability to break down collagen and age the skin. For neutralizing this effect, use an antioxidant rich serum such as one containing vitamin C, niacinamide etc.
Hydrating serumThe aged skin tends to appear dull and dry and needs extra hydration. So the best choice for this is using a hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid for keeping the skin plump and glowy.
ExfoliatorsThe aging skin appears dull and dry but exfoliation is the magic solution to boost up cellular turnover and stimulate collagen synthesis. A gentle exfoliator consisting of glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid etc. should be used twice to thrice a week.
MoisturizerFor locking in the skin’s moisture, a lightweight, non-comedogenic and gentle moisturizer needs to be applied, consisting of peptides, ceramides, squalane etc. to make the skin elastic yet firm.
Lip and eye creamTo reduce the under eye puffiness and make the eyes appear fresh, a lightweight eye cream containing caffeine, peptides etc. needs to be applied. Lips also need a hydrating balm with an SPF of at least 15.
Sunscreen (only for daytime)Sunscreen application is non-negotiable when it comes to anti-aging as sun exposure is the leading cause of skin damage and premature aging. Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen possessing a minimum SPF of 30 and consisting of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.Skin’s rejuvenation and freshness can be achieved by consistently following this 6-step skin care routine. For achieving great skin, these small steps on a daily basis give long-term effects.