If you are taking your first few baby steps into the skin care world, just pause for a minute. You are definitely going to get confused because of all the products and routines and types of skin and whatnots. 

It actually isn't that complicated at all but all the various types and techniques makes everything sound so complex that you might just feel like giving up. 

Skin care is simply taking care of your skin to improve its overall health. You don't need 50 different products and 5 different routines, all you need are these 5 steps in your back pocket and you are all set. 

1. Cleansing

Every skincare routine has to start with a facial cleanser. This step has to be done only twice a day, in the morning and at night. While you might like the feeling of having a clean face throughout the day, over-washing will remove all your skin's natural oils. 

All you need to do for this step is to wash you face with the right facial cleanser. Choosing the right facial cleanser is actually pretty simple and doesn't require that much effort or research. 

2. Serum Time

No need to crack your head worrying too much about serums. For a beginner, we would definitely recommend that you just get a hyaluronic acid serum for plumper, dewier, and more hydrated skin. 

Later, once you have levelled up in the skin care game, you can find a few more serums that you think will suit your type of skin. 

3. Moisturizing

This is one step thet you do not want to miss out on! Regardless if you have oily or dry skin, everyone needs to moisturise. It helps prevent wrinkles, reduce skin problems and blemishes. 

Apply it gently onto your face and neck, after your serum before applying any makeup.  

4. Eye Area Nourishing

The skin around your eye is very delicate and when age finally catches up with you, the first place it will set up shop is your under eye area. What you need to protect it from aging is an eye cream, we recommend that you choose something that also helps reduce puffiness. 

Apply it in small dots around your eye area then massage until fully absorbed. 

5. Sun Protection 

I don't think I need to explain to you why this step is important, especially since we live in the tropical climate with direct exposure to the sun everyday! Regardless if it is the rainy season or the sunny season, sunscreen is always a must! 

Get a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to ensure that you are properly protected. The higher the better! Apply it everyday and reapply it at least every 2 hours. Might seem like a lot of work, but you will thank me in 20 years.