In the world of the “gram”, everyone you see is beautiful; almost flawless, all thanks to their apparent skincare routines. And we do seem to get caught up in these propagated skincare trends. From charcoal masks to micro-needling at home, from snail mucin to CBD infused products, and so on. There is always something new and exciting that promises you the perfect skin. However, you should know that what works for someone else’s skin won’t necessarily work for yours; not to mention how dangerous some of these practices can be.

The point here is to not follow these fads blindly but to listen to your skin and what it needs in order to look and feel healthy. For example, if you have dry skin, using abrasive skin scrubs will eventually strip the natural oils from your skin, making it more flaky. For someone with oily skin, they should prefer using light-weight, oil-free products. Moreover, introducing your skin to too many new products at once could also lead to skin breakouts, inflammation and irritation. Just because there is a new skin product in the market doesn’t mean you have to have it.

So how do we find out what our skin needs and what kind of products should we use?
The first step would be to figure out your skin type; whether it is oily, dry, combination , sensitive or normal. Once you know that, it becomes easier to find out the products that are a perfect match to our skin. Anour brings you a wide range of cruelty free products that are customised for every skin type. The Avocado Mousse Body Butter does wonders for dry skin giving long lasting nourishment, while the light-weight Aloe Gaze Aloevera Gel makes oily skin look supple and fresh and helps with acne and skin irritation! And all these products simultaneously fight ageing.

Another step that one could take is to consult a skin specialist if they have specific concerns. A dermatologist can recommend the most effective products.

Thirdly-Know your ingredients! What is inside a product can have a different effect on different skin types. For example – salicylic acid works well with acne- prone skin, while retinoids can leave your skin very dry. You need to find out which ingredients are suitable for your skin. Like the Ginseng Day Cream by Anour; the primary ingredients of which are, Ginseng-that helps balance oil production and pigmentation, hyaluronic acid which helps plumping fine lines and wrinkles and Arbutin, that improves the skin texture. The key, thus, is to find the perfect ingredient that suits your skin, and it will surely give results.

The next step is to start with a basic skincare routine – gentle cleansing, moisturizing and UV protection. Once it is set, you can then begin adding new products one by one and see the reaction of each product by first trying a small portion of it on your skin. For example, you can try Anour’s Crunchy Cappuccino Scrub. It is 100% natural and works as the perfect cleansing exfoliator if you have dry to normal skin. Hence, such practices give a clear picture of what exactly suits your skin type.

Finally, what is required by you is to be patient. If you have chosen the right products, give them some time to start working their magic on you. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the outstanding results.

Here’s hoping that you lovely ladies out there, are going to be attentive towards your skin, and do what it needs. Because trust me, each one of you is beautiful; you just haven’t discovered it yet.