The 5-Minute Skincare Morning Routine

Many experts will tell you the nighttime skincare routine you follow is the most important routine to establish for a bright glowing youthful complexion. While this is true, the morning routine is just as crucial. Your nighttime routine is all about regenerative skincare and your morning routine is all about protection and preservation.

Morning routines may vary based on skin type and age, but we have found time is the biggest factor for most women. So to prevent skipping a morning skincare regimen, we have created a 5-minute routine that will serve you will.  It will provide the protection you need from the sun and other environmental factors that increase the aging process.

STEP 1: CLEANSING

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, washing your face twice a day is important and recommended. Throughout the day and night, excess oils, dirt, and impurities build up on your skin. Removing them will help prevent clogged pores and breakouts.  Additionally, it helps slow the aging process.

  • Use a facial cleanser best suited for your skin type.
  • Wet your face and hands with lukewarm water.
  • Work a small amount of facial cleanser into a foamy lather.
  • Massage it onto your face with gentle, circular motions.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water.

Five Wellbeing recommended product: Kerstin Florian Rejuvenating cleanser applies as a gel emulsifies to a foamy cleanser, great for calming the skin whether it is dry, dehydrated or acne-prone skin

STEP 2: APPLY EYE CREAM

Dermatologist, Patrica Farris, MD says, “eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they tend to be thicker. They contain more oil than a regular facial lotion, and they have a lot of active ingredients aimed at the problems we see around the eyes,”  According to WebMD, the skin around the eyes is more fragile, more prone to dryness, and quicker to show age and fatigue. Squinting and constant movement of the eyes also hasten the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and fluids collect under the eyes and cause puffiness and dark circles. Eye creams can address some of these issues.

  • Using your ring finger, dot the eye cream under your eye, moving from inner to outer corner.
  • Press or gently tap to work product into the skin, using a light patting motion under the eye – don’t rub.

Five Wellbeing recommended product: Kerstin Florian Brightening eye cream, reduces eye puffiness and dark circles, instant brightness.

STEP 3: APPLY SERUM

Serums are lightweight moisturizers that penetrate deeper to deliver active ingredients to your skin, giving you added protection throughout the day.

  • Apply tiny dots of serum all over your face to gently open pores, leaving skin slightly moist.
  • Use light, gentle strokes to evenly apply – avoid stretching, pulling or rubbing the skin.
  • While the serum is still wet, gently tap the surface of your face – the tapping action activates the absorption.

Five Wellbeing recommended product: Kerstin Florian Serum c +- antioxidant protection and also provides additional protection against harsh elements.

STEP 4: APPLY MOISTURIZER

Moisturizer boots hydration in your skin, creating a protective layer of moisture that lasts throughout the day. Properly hydrated skin is softer, more elastic, and slows down the aging process.

  • Squeeze a pea-size amount of product into the palm of your hand.
  • Apply to cheeks using a gentle circular motion.
  • Apply to forehead and rest of face using a gentle circular motion.

Five Wellbeing recommended product: Kerstin Florian Multivitamin Sunscreen/ Moisturizer, SPF 30- great makeup primer

STEP 5: APPLY SUNSCREEN

Today, many moisturizers include sunscreen, so step 4 and 5 are the same.  If your moisturizer does not, you will need to apply a sunscreen designed specifically for your face.

The application process is the same as applying moisturizer.

  • Squeeze a pea-size amount of product into the palm of your hand.
  • Apply to cheeks using a gentle circular motion.
  • Apply to forehead and rest of face using a gentle circular motion.

Five Wellbeing recommended product: Kerstin Florian Multivitamin Sunscreen/ Moisturizer, SPF 30- great makeup primer

By adding these 5 simple steps to your morning routine, you will be protecting and preserving your skin all day long. The benefits of this 5-minute routine are priceless when it comes to self-care, anti-aging, and being the best possible you.