Five Must-have Skincare Products for Indian Skin

BySkinQ

Skincare has always been an integral part of India. Be it DIY Haldi Chandan paste or Multani Mitti face mask, we have always given efforts to improve our skin. However, in this busy pandemic era, nobody has the time to “Do it yourself” anymore.

When decoding the best skincare products for Indian skin, the five-step mantra is enough—face wash, face serum, face mask, sunscreen, and moisturizer. Follow this skincare routine faithfully and your skin will be rewarded!

  1. Face Wash
    Cleansing is the first and most important step in a skincare routine. For an Indian skin that is continuously exposed to dust, pollution, extreme heat, and what-not, cleansing must be followed religiously. Cleansing your face with a face wash two times a day is a must. Besides face wash, a toner or cleansing milk would do too.

    No matter how lazy or tired you are, do find your way to the basin for a quick face wash. You will not regret it!

  2. Face Serum
    The next step after cleansing is serum. These lightweight formulations are the new favorites in the skincare world. From reducing hyperpigmentation to oil and acne control, serums can treat it all. Every skin type can use a face serum, provided you get the ingredients right. For the Indian skin, serums can be very beneficial as they can treat multiple skin concerns at once. For example, vitamin C serum can fight pigmentation, heal blemishes and hydrate your skin at the same time.

    So if you are an Indian looking for a multitasking skincare product, this is it!

     

  3. Face Mask
    Face masks are occlusives—skincare products that provide a barrier over the skin to prevent loss of hydration. Face masks can be great additions to any skincare routine. Masks are popular for the hydration they provide and their efficiency in removing excess oils from the skin. They also behave as good exfoliating agents, especially clay masks, and help to improve the appearance of pores. While clay masks are ideal for oily and acne-prone skin types, dry skin types should go for cream, gel, or sheet masks. When you are using a face mask for hydration, morning is the best time for it. Exfoliating or clarifying masks should be ideally used at night.

    If your Indian skin seeks that extra hydration or exfoliation, a face mask is a go-to product for you.

     

  4. Sunscreen
    One of the biggest mistakes of your life will be avoiding sunscreen. No matter where you are, indoors or outdoors, applying sunscreen is a must. Indian skin is easily prone to tanning, so avoiding sunscreen is a no-no. Indians experience high exposure to the sun regularly. It is crucial to understand its impact on the skin. Sunscreen shields your skin against harmful UV rays from the sun. So, be it indoors or during winters, your skin needs sunscreen protection from UV rays perpetually.

     

  5. Moisturiser
    Moisturizers are age-old skin care products that never lose their glory. If you are dry, flaky, and dehydrated Indian skin, you cannot stop emphasizing why moisturizer is the holy grail for you. But it is not just dry skin that needs hydration; every skin type needs it (conditioned to variations of course). If you are an oily, acne-prone, or combination skin type, gel moisturizers are ideal. You ought to use a cream moisturizer if you have dry skin. It is the last step of a skincare routine and most essential too.

These are the five most important skincare products that should be a part of everybody’s routine. If you had time to DIY before, surely you will have time to follow these steps religiously once you’re into the skincare game. So, game on!

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