Beauty Routine: How To Get Healthy, Clean And Clear Skin

The first step to a morning and evening routine is washing your face. "Cleansing is key for healthy skin and is a crucial step," Somerville explains. "If you have dry or sensitive skin, just splash warm water on your face or use a gentle gel cleanser that does not contain sulfates. If you're oily or acne-prone, cleansing with a salicylic acid-based cleanser is a good option." If you wear a lot of makeup, wash your skin twice or use a cleansing brush.

"Do this one to three times a week, depending on your skin type," Somerville says. If you have more sensitive skin that's prone to redness, you can try a gentle exfoliator during your evening routine.

"After cleansing and exfoliating, treat your skin based on its particular needs," Somerville explains. "If you have sun damage and hyperpigmentation, you'll want to apply an antioxidant serum that will lighten spots and fight free radicals. If you have oily skin, you may want to apply a toner to reduce sebum production, or try a bacteria-busting treatment serum."

Once you've applied your targeted treatments, it's time to hydrate. "Regardless of skin type, it's key to deliver water to the cells and then seal it in, so skin absolutely glows with health," Somerville says. Have oily or acne-prone skin? Choose a water-based serum. Somerville also recommends applying your moisturiser first, then topping it off with your eye cream.

Don't consider your morning routine over until you've applied sunscreen. "External protection is the most important element for healthy skin," Somerville says. "If you don't protect your skin, then the issues you fix will come right back again." Sunscreens with either physical or chemical blocks will protect you, but make sure to look for a formula with broad-spectrum protection.

And what if your makeup has an SPF? "If it's an SPF of 15 or higher, that should be enough coverage for your average day, as long as you evenly apply it all over your skin," Somerville explains. "However, keep in mind that you're probably not applying this foundation on your neck, chest and hands, so make sure to apply sunscreen to those areas to ensure the best protection."