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Doing your skincare routine can feel like a chore–another thing you need to get out of the way rather than a moment to fully indulge in.

In recent years, skincare has become highly sensationalized. With headline after headline telling us what trend to follow next (who could forget the 10-step Korean routine), it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Luckily, it doesn't have to be.

Think back to your days in school when you learned about the three Rs of waste management. Much like that concept, proper skincare has its own specific hierarchy and order that, if followed correctly, will keep your skin at its healthiest.

The Three Rs for Healthy, Glowing Skin

The First R: Reset

The first "R" in having a better skincare routine is to reset your face, which means creating a clean slate before you apply anything else. It's important to reset your face every night because clogged pores are usually caused by sweat and excess dirt you collect throughout the day. The products you put on your skin can also be the culprit for your breakouts. This is common with things like heavy creams or comedogenic makeup, so always make sure to check the ingredients.

Sometimes though, it’s not about what the product is but how you apply it. When we add too many products to our skincare routines, our skin can experience a build-up that might (and most likely will) lead to acne in the future.

A great way to avoid that issue and detoxify your face from all the dirt and pollutants is to use a good cleanser like Goto Beauty’s Foaming Clay Active Cleanser. Like the reduction step in waste management, using a facial cleanser like this will reduce the chances of breakouts by removing the impurities from your skin. It has bentonite clay that acts like a magnet that absorbs dirt and grime from the deepest layers of the skin.

The Second R: Refresh 

Now that your face is clean, it’s time to condition and prep your skin before locking in the moisture. A suitable product to refresh your face would be a toner (or essence, depending on your preference).

Make no mistake: the toners of years past are not like the toners from today. Gone are the astringents that sapped all the moisture out of your face, leaving you dehydrated and frozen. Today's toners are more like hybrids of serums and moisturizers, aiming to deliver hydration and bounce instead of harsh chemicals.

If you're looking for a toner to refresh you after a good cleanse, look to the Balancing & Hydrating Toner from Goto Beauty. Unlike other toners, it's alcohol-free and formulated with niacinamide which protects your skin from sunlight and pollution. It also helps remove all the remaining dirt from your pores and balance out the skin’s pH level.

The Third R: Rehydrate

After resetting your skin and refreshing its pH levels, you must now protect your skin’s natural barrier. After all, you wouldn't want to waste all that hard work! Rehydrating your skin means nourishing and defending it from possible distress like extreme dryness or breakouts.

The most common way to protect your skin barrier is by using moisturizers. The Face Moisturizer from Goto Beauty has emollients like squalane that help support the outer skin barrier. This moisturizer also helps improve skin texture and repairs any damage from daily stressors like pollution and dirt.

Applying the Three Rs of skin care in your daily life is essential in achieving healthy skin and proper protection from the harmful effects of the environment. Skincare, when we think about it, is not really complicated at all. It just boils down to learning what your skin needs and how to address and care for your concerns. Remember, when creating a skincare routine, start with something simple–after all, less is more!

If you're unsure where to begin your basic skincare routine, you can explore the timeless products from Goto Beauty. It's an earth-conscious brand from Japan that's all about creating an effective and hassle-free skincare routine that is vegan and cruelty-free.