1. Skincare Routines

Morning and Night Skincare Routines

Dry Skin:

• Morning: Cleanser (gentle, hydrating), toner (alcohol-free), serum (hyaluronic acid), moisturizer (rich), sunscreen (broad-spectrum SPF 30+).
• Night: Cleanser (creamy), toner (hydrating), serum (vitamin C), moisturizer (thicker), optional: face oil.

Oily Skin:

• Morning: Cleanser (foaming or gel), toner (mattifying), serum (niacinamide), lightweight moisturizer, sunscreen (oil-free SPF 30+).
• Night: Cleanser (gel or foaming), toner (balancing), serum (salicylic acid or retinol), oil-free moisturizer.

Combination Skin:

• Morning: Cleanser (balanced), toner (balancing), serum (vitamin C), lightweight moisturizer, sunscreen (broad-spectrum SPF 30+).
• Night: Cleanser (balanced), toner (hydrating), serum (retinol), moisturizer (hydrating but not heavy).

Sensitive Skin:

• Morning: Cleanser (gentle, fragrance-free), toner (calming), serum (hyaluronic acid), moisturizer (hypoallergenic), sunscreen (mineral-based SPF 30+).
• Night: Cleanser (gentle), toner (calming), serum (calming ingredients like chamomile), moisturizer (fragrance-free), optional: barrier-repair cream.

2. Trending Skincare Ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid:

• Benefits: Hydrates and plumps the skin, helps retain moisture.
• Best For: All skin types, particularly dry or dehydrated skin.

Retinol:

• Benefits: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots; promotes cell turnover.
• Best For: Aging skin, acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation.

Niacinamide:

• Benefits: Reduces inflammation, minimizes pores, improves skin barrier function, evens skin tone.
• Best For: Sensitive skin, oily skin, combination skin, and those with redness or uneven skin tone.

3. DIY Natural Skincare

Face Mask for Hydration:

• Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 teaspoon avocado.
• Instructions: Mix ingredients and apply to face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Exfoliating Scrub:

• Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground oats, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon milk.
• Instructions: Combine and gently massage onto the face in circular motions, then rinse.

Toner:

• Ingredients: 1/2 cup green tea, 1 tablespoon witch hazel, 1 teaspoon rosewater.
• Instructions: Mix ingredients and apply to face with a cotton pad after cleansing.