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On-The-Go Skin Care Tips for Busy Schedules

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On-The-Go Skin Care Tips for Busy Schedules

It seems like everyone has a different skin care routine, and depending on the products being used and the number of steps, these can sometimes be quite complicated and time consuming. This is not great for people who have very busy schedules, or for people who spend a lot of time traveling. Time is of the essence, and having a long or extensive skin care routine is not ideal. So, how do you make sure that you’re taking proper care of your skin, while also making it fast and easy?

We’ve put together this collection of quick and easy skin care tips for busy schedules and people on the go, so you can make sure that your skin is properly cared for without needing to take a lot of time every day.

Here, you’ll find handy tips and advice to shave time off your skin care routine, as well as a few product recommendations that can help even more.

Avoid Extra or Unnecessary Steps in Your Routine

Some of us have built up quite a complicated skin care routine over the years. As we discover more products, or want to try new things, we tend to just add more and more steps to our routine rather than substitute or remove the steps we don’t really need anymore. One of the simplest ways to speed up your routine is to look at everything you typically do, and think about how you can skip some steps that are not needed, or combine them using a different product or process to save time.

For example, you may have a cleanser that you’ve used for years, but it may be prone to drying out your skin. So, you’ve probably supplemented that by applying a heavy moisturizer right after you cleanse. You can simplify this by choosing a new cleanser that doesn’t strip away so much moisture, and reduces the need for additional moisturizer afterwards.

Depending on your skin type, one step that may not be a critical part of your skin care routine is applying toner. While many beauty pros recommend this as a way to remove any leftover residue from your cleanser, some people can experience irritation from certain types of skin toners, which can actually end up doing more harm than good. If you find that using a toner on your skin doesn’t seem to make much difference, or if you find it to be even slightly irritating, then you can try skipping this step without having to make any sacrifices.

Choose Products that Work Faster & Better

One great tip we’ve found is to use an oil cleanser at night, as they are much more effective at removing makeup in less time, and don’t have the dehydrating effects of other cleansers. Oil cleansers can leave your skin feeling fresh and clean, without that common tightening feeling that occurs after washing with other kinds of cleansers.

Exfoliation is an important step in maintaining a healthy skin care routine, so we don’t suggest you ignore this step. However, if you have acne-prone skin, or struggle with clogged pores and blackheads, then we recommend you look for an exfoliator that contains acne fighting ingredients like BHA. This way, you can combine the deep pore cleaning effects of an acne cleanser with your exfoliator and reduce the need for an extra step to take care of your skins pores and save some time.

Also related to exfoliation is the fact that many people over-exfoliate or do it too often. Since this can be one of the lengthier steps in a skin care routine, save time and make your day-to-day easier by only exfoliating at most one or two times per week.

Keep Your Essential Products in Convenient Places

You can find small, travel-size versions of almost anything these days, but even if your favourite cleanser or moisturizer only comes in large-format packages, put some into small pocket-size bottles that you can get at a wide variety of retailers, and keep them in your purse, in your car, or your desk at work. This way you can make sure that even if you forget a step, or simply run out of time, you have a way to take parts of your skin care routine with you wherever you go. The added convenience can also save you time in your routine.

This is especially handy for frequent travelers, as airline regulations strictly limit what can be taken in your carry-on luggage. By packing small, airline-size containers of your essential skin care products in your carry-on, you can easily refresh yourself anywhere, anytime. Your skin shouldn’t suffer because you’re travelling!

Use Technology to Your Advantage

Incorporating the right technology into your skin care routine can make a huge difference on the health and appearance of your skin, and can make it more convenient.

Hair removal can eat up a lot of your time, so investing in a hair removal device that provides longer times between treatments, and results in permanent hair removal, is a great way to save a ton of time and still end up with the smooth, hair-free skin you desire. The Silk’n Flash&Go Hair Removal Devices are easy to use and provide effective long-lasting hair removal. The Flash&Go Jewel and the Flash&Go Compact are small and portable, easily fitting in your purse or carry-on bag, allowing you to take your hair removal routine anywhere.

Also consider enhancing your exfoliation routine and achieve better results that last longer with devices like the Silk’n ReVit Microdermabrasion Device. The ReVit uses a gentle exfoliation process to remove dead skin cells quickly and easily to help your skin look better, with long-lasting effects including reduced appearance of blemishes and imperfections.

Conclusion

Keeping healthy, beautiful skin doesn’t need to be a full-time job, and if you incorporate a few strategic changes in to your routine you’ll save time and still achieve the results you want. Many health and beauty pros have put forth lots of great advice on other things you can do to have a simpler skin care routine, such as this wonderful article “How I Simplified My Skin Care Routine for Less Breakouts” from Dani McGowan, author of a really great fashion, lifestyle and health & beauty blog called Mermaid Waves. If you face challenges with acne, her article might be just what you need to get better skin in less time.

We hope that you’ve found this information helpful, and that you’ve already started to formulate a plan for a faster and more effective skin care routine that fits your busy lifestyle.

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