Step-by-step facial skincare routine according to your skin type

A good facial routine doesn't need 10 steps or complicated products: it needs consistency and the right products for your skin type. In this guide, we explain, step by step, how to build your facial care routine with botanical cosmetics, both for day and night.

First: identify your skin type

• Normal skin: balanced, without excessive shine or tightness.
• Dry skin: feeling of tightness, tendency to flake, and dehydration lines.
• Combination skin: shine in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and normal or dry cheeks.
• Oily skin: generalized shine, enlarged pores, and a tendency toward blemishes.

A simple trick: wash your face with a mild cleanser and wait 30 minutes without applying anything. How your skin feels at that moment tells you its true type.

The 4-step day routine

1. Cleansing

Even if you cleaned your skin the night before, sebum and dead cells accumulate during sleep. A light morning cleanse prepares the skin to receive treatment.

2. Toner

Toner rebalances pH and boosts the products you apply afterward. If your skin is dull, look for brightening formulas; if it is oily, opt for mattifying textures.

3. Serum + hydration

The serum concentrates active ingredients (intense hydration, radiance, anti-aging) and the cream seals them in. For normal to combination skin, a continuous hydration gel-cream is ideal in the Colombian climate; dry skin appreciates richer textures.

4. Sun protection, every day

It is the most important anti-aging step and the one most forgotten. In Colombia, due to altitude and proximity to the equator, UV radiation is high all year round, even when cloudy. Choose a SPF 50+ facial sunscreen according to your skin type.

The night routine

1. Remove makeup and deep clean

The night starts by removing makeup, sunscreen, and pollution. For the eyes, a biphasic express makeup remover removes even waterproof makeup without rubbing.

2. Specific treatment

The skin regenerates while you sleep: it is the best time for serums and night creams with concentrated active ingredients (anti-wrinkle, anti-spot, deep nourishment).

3. Eye contour

The skin around the eyes is up to 5 times thinner than the rest of the face. Apply a grain-of-rice-sized amount with your ring finger, using small taps without dragging.

The most common mistakes

• Sleeping with makeup on (it accelerates aging and clogs pores).
• Over-exfoliating: 1 or 2 times a week is enough.
• Skipping sunscreen "because it's cloudy."
• Changing products every week without giving them time to show results (minimum 4 weeks).
• Applying products in the wrong order: always from the lightest texture to the densest.

Frequently asked questions

In what order do I apply the products?

Golden rule: from most liquid to most dense. Cleanser → toner → serum → eye contour → cream → sunscreen (daytime only).

At what age should I start an anti-aging routine?

Prevention starts at 25-30 years old with daily hydration and sun protection. Specific anti-wrinkle treatments are usually incorporated starting at 30-35, depending on each skin.

Do botanical cosmetics work the same as traditional ones?

Yes. Well-formulated botanical active ingredients (like those we grow in La Gacilly, France) have proven efficacy in clinical studies, with the advantage of formulas that are more respectful to your skin and the planet.

Explore the complete facial care collection and build your routine with botanical cosmetics. Do you prefer personalized advice? Visit us in our stores or write to us via chat.