Do you do skincare?

https://labmuffin.com/the-60-of-products-absorb-into-your-bloodstream-myth/

@Elphame LabMuffin is a formulating chemist and highly respected in the industry. She explains well how people don't understand that skin is in layers and some products are designed to penetrate some layers to do their job, but nothing is going any further than it should.

There's also been a huge rise in dermatitis and allergic reactions in recent years caused (dermatologists agree) by the natural beauty myth. People are going for "preservative free" etc which is actually not a good thing.

I have an oil based cleanser that I use, it's nice because it makes taking make up off really easy and I use a moisturiser

But only been doing that for 3/4 years before that I literally washed my face with Simple face soap

I'm the same as you, 33 and I wash my face but I never understand these skincare routines

I just don't get them that's the only reason I don't do it

That's not true, it's a myth perpetuated by the "natural" beauty industry.
Think about it. Skin is a literal barrier. Designed to keep things out. If stuff in moisturizer got through, it's pretty shit at that, no?

Yep
I think everyone should wash their face, because well it's parts of your body! And wear SPF
Doesn't have to be expensive or complex

I never used to bother but I've started to look a bit jowly so am making sure I cleanse, tone and moisturise. I'm the least proactive person ever but I cleanse in the shower, tone at the sink whilst brushing my teeth, and moisturise with a Vitamin C cream.

Not quite 3.50 but not far off 😂

Nivea cream 4.15 https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/nivea-creme-tin-400ml
Almond oil 5.45 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natures-Aid-Aromatherapy-Carrier-Approved/dp/B004K8BNG8/ref=asc_df_B004K8BNG8/

I mean, technically just washing your face is skincare.

I don't believe you need a full ten step routine day and night, using a plethora of overpriced products.

I just use a cleanser and moisturiser day and night, with an SPF throughout the day. I use an exfoliating cleanser a few times a week. I also use sheet masks a couple of times a week just to feel a bit pampered.

I've trialled a number of different products, such as toner, serums, eye cream, etc. I just don't notice enough of a difference to justify the cost. I do like the ritual of having some sort of skincare routine, but a simple one works best for me.

No I don't.

To have any real effect they have to be absorbed into the skin and I really don't want some of those chemicals in my body.

No. I'm nearly 60. I just wash my face in the shower. I have a few wrinkles, but not too many, considering my age.
Life's too short to faff about with lotions and potions - not to mention the horrendous cost! We all age - just accept it.

Yes I do and I love beauty treatments and makeup too. I havent tried botox or fillers. It's my self care and I love it

I wash my face with a gentle cleanser twice a day and moisturise with a little argan oil. If I'm going out in the sun for any length of time I use sunscreen. I don't wear make up. I'm 54, I feel happy with my skin, which used to be oily but is much less so since menopause.

I go through phases. It's much better when I do the exfoliating wash, toner and facial moisturizer leaving eye area for a lighter serum or cream. I was very lazy recently and used my son's eczema cream and I've caused Milia (hard little white bumps) which I can't get rid of. Now I'm back using the routine in the hope to get rid of them. I had some collagen under eye patches on for 15 mins yesterday and I'm going to buy a retinol eye cream. A cheap Vitamin C eye gel I use at the minute. Avon hyaluronic acid serum was great so I might buy that again. I used Clinique products when younger and loved those. M&S products also good, I had a facial wash called Emma Hardie from an advent calendar, which was brilliant. Also a moringa balm. Expensive but I'm toying with getting more. One thing I won't do again is put a heavy body moisturizer on my face because I'm lazy.

No. It gets washed in the shower, mainly passively by water running down it.

I can see the argument for SPF every day of the year but I can't see myself ever remembering to do that. I put suncream on when it's really sunny.

Dermalogica cleansers are the best I’ve ever used and the staff are fab at recommendations for your skin type. I use a cleanser and microfoliant daily in the morning. Just cleanser in the evening or with their pre-cleanse oil too when my skin is playing up or looks a bit dull.

Then Dr Denis Gross Vitamin C moisturiser AM and PM. And I just tried a retinol serum in the evenings for the first time - cheapy from Boots in case I reacted badly. Not sure it’s doing anything.

Finish with La Roche Posay Anthelios sunscreen in the morning.

sounds a lot but only takes a couple of minutes.

No not really.
I put moisturiser on when dry and occasionally I use a mask and scrub when I think (like once a month if that) but usually just water and soap.
I'm late 30s and still get acne like a teen once a month but tbh I have no idea about skin care and since there are millions of millions products out there I don't need that on my life and I'm really not to bothered by it like 27 days out of the month my face/skin is pretty good so I don't see the need I also don't wear make up or anything .

I use sunscreen and wear hats sunnies etc that's about it.

AM
Wash face with warm water and no soap
Inexpensive serum
Nivea day cream

PM
Wash with foaming cleanser
Serum or face oil
Nivea cream

Works for me

Yes I have a skincare routine.

Am.
Wash face.
Moisturize.
Apply Serum.
Apply eye cream.
Apply Sun screen (all year round)

PM
Remove my make up with coconut oil.
Apply toner to remove remaining coconut Oil.
Wash my face.
Moisturize.
apply serum.
apply eye cream

Every Sunday.
i do a facial where I wash and steam my face Pat my face dry.
Apply a deep cleansing face mask.
take off with sugar and face wash.
Apply aloe vera to calm down any redness.
I then do a home made intense moisturizing face mask by mixing
coconut oil. Aloe vera. honey. Vaseline.
Wash my face
Apply toner to ensure all remaining products have gone.
Apply moisturizer.
Apply serum
Apply eye cream.

Once a month.
Every other week I dermaplane my face to get rid of any dead skin cells.

Cheap as chips. Where do you get your chips from because I’ll have to pay them a visit🤣. They’re like 3.50 a portion where I live.

No. 50s. Don't do makeup either.

I do, I get extremely dry cracked skin if I don’t.

In the morning I just rinse my face, apply hylauronic acid, moisturiser and spf50.

Evening wash my face twice, pat dry, tretinoin, serum, moisturise, on a non-tret evening I wash twice, serum onto wet skin, moisturise.

Nah not really. Mid 30's and I just wash and moisturise. I do use Q10 with added vitamin C and SPF moisturiser. No idea what half of the stuff does like hydro something acid and other things with weird names do.

Nobody has to ‘do skincare’. It’s a choice. If you want to use nothing at all on your skin, that’s fine.

Personally, my own skin looks a lot brighter, clearer and healthier with some skincare that’s right for my particular skin type. I use a cleanser, a serum and an SPF moisturiser in the morning and a cleanser, an exfoliating toner, serum and moisturiser at night. None of my products are especially expensive, and it takes me less than five minutes to do. Sometimes, if I feel a bit haggard and I’ve got 15 minutes to spare, I might whack on a nice face mask every few weeks.

But that’s my choice. I like doing it and I like the way my skin looks when I do. It’s not compulsory! I also know a fair bit about ingredients, what makes a difference and how and why, so I’m not just chucking stuff at my face thinking it will make wrinkles disappear - I know which product claims are realistic and which are bollocks and I choose my products carefully. Nobody is obliged to do any of this stuff.

I’m interested to see people saying “Oh I don’t do skincare! I just wash my face and put some moisturiser on, or maybe SPF.” All of those things are skincare!

Wash face, Nivea Soft in the morning
Wash face, Lidl night cream at night.

I don't think that's "minimal". I use a tinted moisturizer as my skincare / makeup up combo and occasionally, if I remember, a plain cheap boots own brand moisturiser at night. That's pretty much it. I'm 48, v few wrinkles or anything. I just could never be bothered with it.