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layering skincare products for maximum effectiveness

Layering Skincare for Maximum Effectiveness

Posted on by Editorial Team

Achieving healthy, glowing skin isn’t just about using the right products—it’s also about applying them in the correct order. Layering your skincare products properly ensures that each one is absorbed effectively, maximizing its benefits. If you’ve ever wondered which product goes first or why certain steps matter, this guide is for you.

Why Layering Skincare Matters

Applying products in the right sequence helps them penetrate the skin properly. Lightweight, water-based products should be applied first to hydrate and prepare the skin, while heavier, oil-based products should be applied last to seal in moisture and active ingredients.

In What Order Do I Layer Skincare Products?

Step 1: Cleanser

Start with a gentle cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. Cleansing ensures that your skin is fresh and ready to absorb the following products. If you wear sunscreen or makeup, consider double cleansing with an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanser.

Product suggestions:

  • For oily skin: gel or foam cleansers with salicylic acid
  • For dry skin: Cream or oil-based cleansers like our facial cleansing oil and makeup remover
  • For sensitive skin: Fragrance-free, hydrating cleansers

Step 2: Toner (optional)

Toners help balance your skin’s pH and remove any remaining impurities. They also prep your skin to absorb serums and moisturizers more effectively.

Product suggestions:

  • For oily/acne-prone skin: Astringent toners with witch hazel or BHA
  • For dry skin: Hydrating toners with hyaluronic acid or rose water
  • For dull skin: Exfoliating toners with AHAs like glycolic acid

Step 3: Serum

Serums contain concentrated active ingredients that target specific skin concerns like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, or hydration. Choose a serum based on your skincare goals.

Product suggestions:

Step 4: Eye Cream

The delicate skin around the eyes is thinner and more prone to wrinkles, so an eye cream can help keep it hydrated and smooth. Apply with your ring finger to avoid tugging the skin.

Product suggestions:

  • For dark circles: Vitamin C or caffeine-infused eye creams
  • For dry skin: Thick creams with ceramides
  • For combination skin: Balancing lotions with both humectants and emollients

Step 6: Face Oil (optional) or Moisturizer

If you use facial oil, it should be applied after moisturizer to seal in hydration. Oils are especially beneficial for dry or mature skin.

Product suggestions:

  • For hydration: Rosehip or squalane oil
  • For reducing signs of aging: Argan or marula oil
  • For acne-prone skin: Jojoba or tea tree oil
  • For sensitive skin: A gentle brightening moisturizer like our age-defying Vitamin C face creme

Step 7: Sunscreen (Morning routine only)

Sunscreen is the most important step in any morning skincare routine. It protects against UV damage, premature aging, and hyperpigmentation.

Product suggestions:

  • For oily skin: matte-finished gel-based SPF
  • For dry skin: Hydrating SPF with added ceramides
  • For sensitive skin: Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide

Final Tips for Layering Skincare

  • Wait between layers. Allow 30-60 seconds for each product to absorb before applying the next one.
  • Use products with compatible ingredients. Avoid mixing strong actives like retinol and vitamin C in the same routine unless recommended by a dermatologist.
  • Adjust your routine as needed. Your skin’s needs change based on weather, age, and lifestyle.

Choosing the right skincare products to layer can be a challenge, but by following these guidelines, we hope to make it easier.

Why exfoliate blog post by WEBA Natural Products

Why Exfoliate?

Posted on by Lydia D

Many consumers, both men and women, have probably asked themselves “why exfoliate?” After all, it’s an additional step in one’s skincare routine, so it’s important to know why it can be beneficial for the skin (when done properly).

What does “exfoliate” mean? Broadly stated, it involves rubbing a granular substance on the skin to help remove dead cells from the skin. There are many ways to do this: 1) using a loofah or washcloth; 2) using an exfoliating soap or scrub; 3) using a brush; 4) using a chemical (AHA or BHA) peel or other treatment. Exfoliation can be useful as we get older, when our body’s ability to slough off dead skin diminishes. In order to prevent buildup that can lead to skin dullness and clogged pores, exfoliating is a useful addition to a skincare regimen. It need not be done every day to be effective.

There are pluses and minuses to using the above-mentioned methods to remove dead skin cells. Loofahs are difficult to keep clean, for example, and must be disinfected regularly. They should not be shared. Washcloths should be tossed in the washer regularly, as well, but they are easier to keep clean. Exfoliating soaps are easy to use and often contain natural exfoliants like sea salt, sand, clay, oatmeal, etc. Fortunately, the US banned the use of plastic beads in skincare products recently. There are many more earth-friendly alternatives that one can look for in their products, like jojoba beads, walnut shells, or the items mentioned previously.

Sugar scrubs (like our Body Smoother sold here) are gentler than salt scrubs and help to draw moisture into the skin. Body brushes can also be used for “dry brushing” which can improve circulation overall. Choose the product that best suits your type of skin and your lifestyle.

Perhaps the harshest products for sensitive skin are the chemical peels and other Alpha hydroxy or Beta hydroxy acid treatments on the market. Designed to speed cell turnover, they are often administered in a dermatologist’s office. However, many milder DIY treatments are available. It’s important to follow instructions and not over-indulge in these treatments, as they can still cause irritation. They also make the skin more sensitive to the sun, so a good sunscreen is a must. Treatments containing salicylic acid (a Beta hydroxy acid) can also penetrate skin and help with conditions ranging from acne to keratosis pilaris (those annoying bumps on the backs of the arms, etc.)

If you decide to exfoliate regularly, it’s a good idea to start slowly – say, two to three times a week before bedtime. If you notice any sign of irritation, cut back or try a gentler exfoliating product. Moisturize immediately following exfoliation to soothe and lock in moisture. Use a barrier sunscreen when going outdoors to prevent sun damage. And if you notice any unusual changes in your skin that don’t disappear, see a doctor. If you follow these steps, chances are you will be rewarded with smoother, clearer, and younger-looking skin.

References:3 Ways Sugar is Good for Your Skin by the Huffington Post
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