Skincare routines are necessary today. With rising pollution levels, dust and soaring
temperatures, and uninvited stress, our skin needs protection and rejuvenation more than ever.
Routine is the answer. Everyone's skin is unique, so routines are best tailored to your skin.
But it's important to establish the differences between a morning and a night-time routine. The
D Wave will now get into the nitty-gritties to help you understand better.
The Morning Routine: Protect and Prepare
This routine focuses on creating a barrier against any form of exposure - UV, pollution, dust.
Also, it's important to be mindful of the fact that our skin is at risk of exposure during the
day, and its senstivities are activated. Protect and Prepare should be your AM skincare routine
moto.
The key features of a Morning Routine:
- Focus on hydration and protection.
- Opt for lighter products that get absorbed quickly.
- The most critical step in a morning Routine - Sunscreen to
protect against UV stress and premature aging.
A typical morning routine will look like this:
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Cleanser :
To remove oil/sweat from the night. For your AM Routine, toner can
be
optional as the
focus is on hydration during the day.
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Serum :
A lightweight formulation that protects against oxidative stress and
brightens your skin.
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Moisturizer :
It's important to opt for a lightweight, non-comodogenic
formulation that doesn't
cause any clogging and allows the skin to breathe.
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Sunscreen :
This is the important step that provides the necessary protective
layering against UV
exposure and other environmental disruptors.
The Night Routine: Rejuvenation and Renewal
If your AM routine is about protection, your night routine is about rejuvenation and renewal.
It's about pampering you tired , stressed skin with a little extra care. Out come all the potent
actives that will help stimulate the repair process and your skin feels like brand new the next
day.
The key features of a night time routine
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Deep cleansing and recovery
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Concentrated actives can be applied to initiate the rejuvenation process.
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Exfoliants can also part of the routine to address specific concerns
A typical night time routine will look like this:
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Makeup Remover / Cleanser :
To take off makeup, sun screen and all the
collected grime
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Toner :
For a PM routine, this step is important as it sets the 'tone' for
concentrated treatments
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Serum :
Targetted solutions - Retinol, niacinamide for sensitive skin, AHAs, BHA, glycolic acid.
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Night cream :
The most important step that commences the renewal process.
You may also focus on the eye area and opt for light facial massages to stimulate and
relax the nerves.
How can you be motivated to follow this routine consistently?
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- Ensure your morning and night routine includes a little time for your skin.
- Make it an event where you switch off your devices to spend time with yourself
and your skin.
- Create a relaxed ambience especially for your nighttime routine. Light up some
candles, play soothing music, change into comfortable clothes ,and take it slow.
- Record your routine to detect changes, because when you notice apparent results
you are motivated to stick to your routine.
- Also, aim to simplify your routine so that consistency can be managed.
- Discuss skincare with your friends to exchange notes. Sometimes different
perspectives can help make the necessary improvements to your routine.
Common mistakes you need to avoid:
We want to ensure you avoid these mistakes while defining your routine:
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- No concentrated actives during the day that can cause reactions when exposed to
sun.
- Do not mix the wrong actives at night to avoid breakouts and allergies (Eg:
Vitamin C and Retinol, BHA and Retinol).
- Opt for a non-comodogenic sunscreen to avoid clogging of pores.
- Avoid heavy formulations during the day..
- Ensure your nighttime routine includes soothing forumaltions to allow your skin
to relax.
At The D Wave,
we have the perfect AM-PM Duo
Your AM Companion: Moisture Boost Cream
Our Moisture Boost cream is your AM companion for life. Rich in
Olive squalane, Hyaluronic Acid,
and Vitamin C, this formulation works on multiple levels. -Provides intense yet light-weight
nourishment
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- The Vitamin C helps enhance one's complexion and adds a touch of radiance.
- The Hyaluronic acid works on treating moisture loss and helps maintain a dewy,
plumped look.
This formulation will work in perfect sync with your sunscreen and will not leave you feeling
heavy and caked on the face.
Your PM Powerhouse: Cell-Rejuvenating Complex Night Cream
If the Moisture Boost Creme is your best hydrator, the D Wave's Cell Rejuvenating Complex Night
Creme will ace your renewal game.
This product contains Argan Stem Cells that primarily initiate the renewal process; its
regenerative properties help revive stressed-out skin to give you a fresh, luminous complexion.
The Niacinamide works on strengthing the barrier and reducing the appearances of spots. And the
Hyaluronic acid works on providing intense hydration, which may have been impacted owing to UV
exposure and environmental stressors.
Parting words of wisdom
A Skincare routine can be the most responsible way of showing love for your skin. Also, it's
important to understand and study your skin so that you can create a unique routine for
yourself. One that focuses on enhancing your strengths and works on improving your
imperfections. We also recommend that you start small and slow, especially with potent actives.
Once your skin gets accustomed, you can continue to up the concentration.
Above all, keep it simple and work on enhancing your inner glow. Nothing like a happy face after
a
beautiful mediation or a workout or after hanging out with your friends.
