Skin
Skincare Staples We Swear By
Jan
While it’s always fun to experiment with adding new and exciting products to your skincare routine, it’s worth having a few staples too. Your skin needs consistency, so having a couple of essentials that remain in your routine, no matter what, can be very beneficial.
Everyone has their own skincare favorites, and that’s a great thing! At Nubi, we’ve narrowed down our must-haves to two key products; one for the face and one for the body. Keep reading to find out more about the skincare staples we swear by!
For the Face: The Nubi Facial Day Moisturizer
Other than a cleanser, a moisturizer is one of the most important products to have in your skincare routine. Why? Because not only will it help to keep your skin cells feeling hydrated, which is something that all skin types constantly need, but it will also lock that hydration, along with any other ingredients that you’ve applied to your skin, in. Without the seal provided by a moisturizer, it won’t be long before all of those compounds start to evaporate away.
Of course, in order for a moisturizer to efficiently work in this way, you need to pick a formula that will work well for your skin type. Oily skin tends to do better with super-lightweight creams that don’t contain any plant oils or butters. Dry and sensitive skin, on the other hand, needs the opposite. These skin types have a compromised skin barrier and really need the feeling of physical protection provided by a moisturizer. These skin types also crave rich moisture, which is where the Nubi Facial Day Moisturizer comes in.
What’s in it?
Let’s start by talking about shea butter, one of the key ingredients in this face cream. It’s an ingredient often recommended to those who want to help their skin barrier feel stronger and more resilient, with numerous studies confirming its ability to do just that. This natural ingredient is also revered for soothing the feeling of inflammation and irritation. It functions as a humectant too, enabling it to bind moisture to the skin and instantly hydrate. It really is the perfect ingredient to round off your skincare routine!
Sunflower seed oil is another ingredient in this moisturizer that dry skin will love. If your skin barrier has been damaged in some way, this ingredient will soon leave it feeling repaired and strengthened. Again, it has hydrating capabilities too, and is also loaded with linoleic acid. This essential fatty acid will immediately give your skin a softer and more supple finish.
One of the ingredients in this formula that you may not expect to see in a face cream is salt. However, this ingredient is being increasingly found in moisturizers due to how hydrating it is. The natural minerals in salt create a layer over the skin’s surface. This helps with moisture retention. Those same minerals, which include the likes of potassium, magnesium, and calcium, will also give your skin a firmer and more elastic feel.
Why We Love it
So, other than its ingredient list, which has been tailor-made for those with dry skin, why else do we love the Nubi Facial Day Moisturizer so much?
One reason is its consistency. Unlike many other creams designed for dry skin, this one isn’t too rich or greasy. Sure, it contains rich ingredients, but they’ve been formulated in a way that allows the cream to quickly sink into the skin without leaving a heavy residue behind. Instead, it gives the skin a dewy glow!
This lightweight consistency also means that it’s easy to apply makeup over the top of this cream. Sweat isn’t an issue either – this cream feels so breathable and natural.
The best part? It leaves the skin feeling so smooth and soft for several hours. Apply it in the morning and you’ll still be feeling its effects by the time you’re ready to cleanse your face that evening.
When to Use it
As you can tell from its name, this product has been primarily designed for daytime use. However, there’s no reason why you can’t use it at night either. The way in which it hydrates the skin and then traps that moisture in for hours makes it a very beneficial product to use in the evenings as well.
Whether you save it for the mornings or use it at night as well, be consistent with your use of this cream. It’s a product that you should be using every day, especially if you want your skin to benefit from its full spectrum of properties.
How to Use it
There’s no point applying a face cream, or any other skincare product, to dirty skin. All of that grime on your skin’s surface will only block those products from penetrating your skin. So, your very first step should be to cleanse your face.
Then, continue on with the rest of your skincare routine. Whether this involves exfoliating, toning, applying a couple of serums, or dabbing on an eye cream, follow all of your normal steps, with the exception of moisturizing – that’s where this cream comes in!
When applying this moisturizer, massage it into your skin in upward motions. Not only can this encourage absorption but it also leaves the skin looking lifted. Once your entire face and neck have been covered with the cream, use your fingertips to gently tap any remaining product into your skin. Again, this technique helps with absorption while also giving your circulation a boost!
For the Body: The Nubi Exfoliating Body Scrub
The skin on the body is often not given the same level of love and care that’s bestowed on the face. With the skin here being thicker and more resilient, it tends to be better at taking care of itself. With that said, as you get older, the skin on your body will definitely benefit from a helping hand, especially when it comes to exfoliation.
Exfoliating your body may not seem like a big deal if you don’t plan on wearing any skin-baring outfits. However, exfoliating isn’t solely about appearances. The way in which it removes the dead skin cells that coat your skin’s surface will ensure that your pores remain clear and clog-free. This will then help to prevent further skin problems down the line, such as inflammation and body acne.
When it comes to exfoliators for your body, there are plenty of products out there to choose from. Our favorite, however, is the Nubi Exfoliating Body Scrub. Here’s why…
What’s in it?
This body scrub contains one main ingredient; salt. It’s a very traditional exfoliating ingredient, and for good reason! As we mentioned earlier, this natural ingredient is packed with skin-loving minerals. They give the skin barrier a thicker feel while also helping with hydration.
Of course, salt’s abrasive texture means that it’s great for sloughing off dead skin cells too. It will polish up the look of your skin to give it a fresher and more radiant appearance. While some may find salt to be too abrasive for the skin on the face, which is more delicate than the skin on the neck, the tougher skin on the body needs an ingredient that has this added power.
Salt is also known for having a detoxifying effect on the feel of the skin. It will leave your skin looking purified in a way that other exfoliating ingredients can’t compete with.
Why We Love it
This product’s ingredient list is one of the reasons why we absolutely love it! So many of the body skincare products out there contain a long ingredient list that’s packed with fillers that your skin doesn’t need. This one, on the other hand, only contains a handful of ingredients, with salt taking center stage.
The way in which it so effectively removes dead skin and brightens the look of the skin is, without a doubt, a big plus too! The visible effects that it has are pretty much instant, making it such a gratifying product to use!
When to Use it
This exfoliator can be safely used up to two or three times a week. How often you use it should depend on your skin type. If your skin type is dry or sensitive, exfoliating too often will end up further compromising your skin barrier. Once a week for sensitive skin or twice a week for dry skin would be sufficient. Meanwhile, those with oily skin will likely need to exfoliate three times a week.
Whether you exfoliate in the morning or at night is completely up to you. Some prefer mornings, as this means that your skin will really be glowing that day! However, exfoliation can also leave your skin temporarily more vulnerable to sun damage. This is why others prefer to save their exfoliation sessions for the evenings.
How to Use it
The best time to use this body scrub is while your skin is still wet, meaning while you’re in the shower or bath. Make sure that you cleanse your skin first. This will remove the impurities that are sitting on your skin’s surface to allow the exfoliator better access to your skin cells and pores.
Then, scoop some of this body scrub out of its jar. Be generous with how much you use! Apply this to your skin and massage it into your skin using soft and gentle strokes. Don’t apply too much pressure – allow the salt to do what it’s good at!
Once the salt crystals have dissolved away, give your body one final quick rinse before stepping out of the shower and coating your skin with a body cream.
Summary
If you’ve found yourself wishing that you had a couple of skincare go-to’s that would never let you down, the two that we’ve featured above are well worth considering! Between them, you’ll be able to ensure that the skin on both your face and your body glows radiantly and looks beautifully healthy.
Click here to shop for more bestselling products from Nubi.
