How To Create An Easy Daily Skin Care Routine

Creating a daily skin care routine is key to healthy skin. With so many products out there it can be daunting to know where to start. In this article, we will help break it down for you, with a simple routine using some of the best natural products and skin care tools from the Rest and Digest Skin Care Collection.

Morning Routine

Start your day with a refreshing skincare ritual that cleanses, tones, and nourishes, leaving your skin primed and protected for the day ahead.

Step 1: Cleansing

Cleansing is the basis of any skin care routine. It removes dirt, oil and impurities that accumulate on your skin during the day and night. Proper cleansing ensures your skin is clean and ready to absorb all the beneficial ingredients in the next steps of your routine.

The Base Collective Magnesium White Tea Hand and Body Wash, for instance, is perfect for sensitive skin. Magnesium oil and organic white tea extract cleanses and nourishes the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Aloe vera juice, avocado oil and sweet almond oil add hydration and protection making it suitable for daily use. Also, it's vegan and Australian-made so you know it's high quality and ethical.

Apply a small amount to your hands or a washcloth and massage onto your face and body in circular motions. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel. This product is suitable for morning and night use.

Step 2: Toning

Toning balances the skin's pH and gets your skin ready for the next steps in your self care routine. A good toner can tighten pores, remove excess dirt and refresh the skin. It also hydrates and calms the skin so it's ready to absorb the active ingredients in your serums and moisturisers.

The Base Collective Magnesium Oil Spray is a great toner. It has 330mg of magnesium chloride per ml which can calm and balance the skin. The all-natural formula is non-greasy and suitable for all skin types including sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Spray a small amount onto a cotton pad and sweep it over your face after cleansing. The magnesium will calm inflammation and promote healthy skin function.

Step 3: Serum

Serums are concentrated formulas that target specific skin concerns like hydration, brightening or anti-ageing. They penetrate deep into the skin delivering active ingredients where they are needed most.

Hayo'u Beauty Oil with camellia oil, lotus flower and frankincense is a powerful serum that absorbs slowly making it perfect for an even gua sha massage. This vegan and cruelty-free oil is free of parabens, mineral oils, SLS and SLES. Available in 15ml and 30ml it's a luxurious addition to your skincare routine.

Use a few drops on your face and neck after toning. Press the body oil into your skin with your fingertips, and focus on areas that need extra love. The slow rate of absorption means your skin gets the most benefit from the ingredients.

Step 4: Moisturising

Moisturising is key to keeping your skin hydrated and protected. A good moisturiser will lock in the benefits of your serum and prevent dryness. It will help maintain the skin's natural barrier, prevent moisture loss and keep your skin soft and supple.

The Base Collective Magnesium And Vitamin E Cream combines magnesium, vitamin E, shea butter and sunflower oil to deliver intense hydration and nourishment. It will help to relieve tense muscles and moisturise the skin, prevent premature ageing and improve elasticity. Suitable for all skin types including eczema-prone skin, this Australian-made, vegan and non-greasy cream will improve skin texture and reduce wrinkles.

Apply the body cream to your face and neck after your serum, and massage it in with upward strokes. This will help stimulate blood flow and improve absorption. Use it morning and night to keep your skin hydrated and protected throughout. 

Step 5: Sun Protection

Sun protection is a must as part of your regimen of self care ideas. Daily use of sunscreen will prevent sunburn, premature ageing and skin cancer. Even on cloudy days or when you're indoors it's important to protect your skin from UV damage.

The Base Collective Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen with SPF50 is enriched with hyaluronic acid and magnesium to hydrate and shield your skin from UVA, UVB and UVC rays. The tinted formula means no white cast, perfect to wear under makeup. It's vegan, chemical free and reef safe, with jojoba and sunflower seed oil for intense hydration and protection.

Apply to the face and neck as the last step of your morning routine. Reapply every 2 hours if you're outdoors and don't forget to cover your ears and back of neck.

Evening Routine

Your evening skincare routine should be about repair and recovery, allowing your skin to rest while you sleep.

Step 1: Cleanse Again

Use the same cleanser from your morning routine to remove makeup, dirt and impurities that have built up during the day.

Step 2: Exfoliate (2-3 times a week)

Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, promoting cell turnover and brighter skin. Use a gentle exfoliant to avoid irritation.

Step 3: Treatment Products

Apply any treatment products for specific concerns like acne or hyperpigmentation. Try our Hayo’u Body Oil for gua sha massage. With camellia seed oil, seabuckthorn seed oil, white lotus flower oil and ylang-ylang, it's the ultimate nightly treat.

Step 4: Night Cream

Use a richer moisturiser at night to support the skin's repair process. The Base Collective Beauty Sleep Balm with a lavender scent is an excellent moisturiser for bedtime. It soothes tired muscles and creates a bedtime ritual to help you sleep.

Apply to face, neck and any areas that need extra hydration before bed. The lavender scent will calm you down and help you sleep.

Step 5: Special Treatments

Add special treatments a few times a week for extra pampering.

The Base Collective Magnesium Bath Salts with pure magnesium chloride flakes are suitable for all skin types including sensitive and eczema-prone skin. 

To use, add a generous amount of warm water and soak the bath salts for at least 20 minutes. The magnesium will relax your muscles and calm your mind, giving a perfect end to the day.

Creating a daily skin care routine doesn't have to be complicated. If you follow these steps and use high-quality self care products like that from the Rest and Digest Skin Care Collection, you'll have healthy glowing skin in no time. Remember, consistency is key; so always choose products with natural ingredients to keep your skin healthy and alive.