The Core Four

Have you ever heard about the core four? I’m excited to tell you today about these must have products for your home skin care routine. They are cleanser, prep solution, moisturizer and SPF.

#1 - Cleanser

This first step is the start to removing all of the makeup, dirt, oils, etc. that are on your skin. There are milk/lotion, oil, gel, or foaming cleansers. Some also have exfoliants in them.

You don’t want to layer the leave on products on dirty skin as they won’t work!

#2 - Prep Solution

This is the first leave on product to start with. It is a liquid, like water. This step helps to balance the pH of your skin and prepares it to receive all other ingredients that are left. This is my personal favorite step in the core four. It feels very refreshing and is often jam packed full of awesome ingredients and antioxidants, without a heavy price tag.

#3 - Moisturizer

When using just four products, the next thing that stays on the skin is moisturizer. Choosing a moisturizer that is right for your skin is important. They range from gel, to lightweight cream, to a traditional cream, to a thicker balm. Moisturizer helps the skin to balance and locks in all of the nutrients from the skin.

#4 - Sunscreen

In the morning, you’ll need to finish layering your skin with sunscreen. You can choose from physical or chemical SPF, but I always recommend picking one that you love the feel of, so that you use it daily and correctly. There’s nothing worse than using a product you don’t love. And with sunscreens, you definitely want something that feels nice to you!

So those are the core four!!! If you are missing one of these steps, try and add it in. I know you’ll see the changes in your skin …. without having to add too much time.

Don’t forget to

Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, LE