Beginner’s Guide to Skincare: How to Build An Effective Regimen
Shiri Feldman
December 19, 2022
Unsure about how to put together an effective, at-home skin care regimen? There’s no shame in that–the skincare industry constantly inundates us with ads and sales. It can be confusing to separate the essentials from the gimmicks.
At Revea, even with our advanced skin technology, we like to keep our skincare routine simple. By using efficacious, science-backed topicals, there’s really no need for a 15-step regimen. Consistently following a few simple steps daily is all that’s needed. Consider this your expert-backed, easy-to-follow skin guide.
A 4-Step, Simplified Skin Care Routine
Let’s get back to the basics. Regardlessof your unique skin biology and concerns, a skincare routine should always consist of the following 4 steps:
Cleanse: Start by cleansing your skin with a facial wash. Cleansing in the morning will help ensure sweat, oils, and dead skin cells that have accumulated overnight are removed. For dry skin types, rinsing with plain water alone can work for the morning. At night, cleansing with a facial cleanser should never be compromised or skipped. This will help remove makeup, skincare applied in the morning, pollutants, sweat, and debris your skin collected throughout the day. When choosing a cleanser, opt for one that’s gentle with hydrating ingredients. Here are some of our team’s personal favorites based on skin type:
For Dry Skin: Kiehls Ultra Facial Cleanser
For Oily Skin: Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
For Combination Skin: Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Treat: Next, target current skin concerns with a serum treatment. Serums are designed to serve as highly concentrated formulas that deliver active ingredients–whether for acne, dryness, or aging. Depending on their actives, some serums are designed for morning or nighttime usage. For example, Vitamin C serums should be applied in the morning and retinol serums at night. With Revea, your Precision AM & PM Serums are designed with custom ingredients optimized for your skin’s unique physiology and natural repair cycles. Learn more about incorporating Revea into your skin care regimen here.
Moisturize: Lock in hydration by following up with a facial moisturizer. An effective moisturizer will help the skin retain optimal moisture levels, boosting elasticity and your skin’s overall radiance. Our antioxidant-rich moisturizers are engineered to enhance the effects of your custom Revea AM & PM Serums while repairing your skin barrier. Plus, you get to choose from 4 different textures: an aqueous gel with a mattifying effect, a gel cream, a unique water-in-oil, and a rich cream.
Protect: The last, but most important step of your daily skin regimen is to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30-50. Wait at least 2 minutes before applying makeup. Physical sunscreens protect the skin by sitting on the surface and reflecting UV rays. Formulated with zinc oxide or titanium oxide to block UVA and UVB rays, some of our favorites include:
Chemical sunscreens work like a sponge, absorbing UV rays, and reducing the damage caused. Often formulated with octisalate among other sun-blocking ingredients, our favorites include:
The Revea Precision Treatment System
Interested in trying topical treatments that are custom-tailored to your skin’s unique biological needs? At Revea, we utilize our proprietary bioinformatics engine for skin to measure your hydration levels, sebum production, and elasticity, among other factors. With the help of our team of scientists, engineers, and chemists, each Revea formulation is 100% custom and made-to-order. We don’t keep any product in stock.
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Our Ingredients
At Revea, our ingredients are sourced from best-in-class international suppliers selected based on publicly available studies on the mode of action and proven clinical efficacy to deliver trusted results. Full toxicology and safety dossiers are available for all Revea raw materials to ensure your safety with no irritation or other skin reactions. The ingredients we utilize offer different mechanisms of action to work on various biological pathways. Our formulations are free of fragrance, colorants, silicones, phthalates, and parabens. Revea is also cruelty-free. Our packaging is sustainable and refillable.
