Instead of simply using popular products, modern women proactively learn about cosmetics. They know how to “read” the active ingredients and suitable components to design an optimal skincare routine. Therefore, the birth of the “cocktail” method immediately made women “fall in love” and respond.
What is the “cocktail” method in skincare?
“Cocktail” skincare, also known as the layering or mix & match method in the skincare routine. When hearing about the “cocktail” method, most people will mistakenly think that this is the process of mixing all the skincare ingredients into one mixture like when mixing a drink. However, this skincare process is a combination of many different skincare products in each layer or each skin area to bring optimal results. This method is easy to apply and can be flexibly customized according to skin condition or weather conditions.
Benefits of the Cocktail Skin Care Method?
Each person has a different skin type and needs. Instead of using many single products for each skin problem, the Cocktail method allows you to combine products with different uses, bringing comprehensive effects to the skin. In addition, some ingredients when combined can create a synergistic reaction, bringing superior effects compared to using them alone. In addition, the Cocktail method helps you get the most out of the product, saving costs.
Understand the 3T rule
Before becoming a “Bartender” to mix “cocktails” suitable for your skin, you need to pay attention to the 3 rules below.
Avoid mixing
To protect your skin optimally, there are some ingredients that you should avoid when combining. In particular, strong active ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHA), if overused, can lead to over-exfoliation, damaging the skin’s protective barrier. You should also avoid using any products containing retinol after using AHA or BHA because this can cause irritation.
In addition, you also need to carefully consider skin care ingredients such as Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid… Although these ingredients have separate benefits, when “together” they can lead to a disaster of irritation and even cancel each other out.
Skincare timing
In addition to “mix & match” the ingredients properly, you also need to pay attention to the order and timing of skincare. Each product needs time to penetrate and dry on the skin before performing the next step.
If you see the products clumping on the skin, it means that they do not have enough time to penetrate. Therefore, you need to wait enough time for the products to dry between skin care steps.
Understand your skin
Before starting skincare with the “cocktail” method, you need to understand your skin, specifically determining your skin type and the condition that needs improvement. To ensure that there is no irritation, you test each product individually on your skin. Then, slowly combine the products, starting with a low concentration and gradually increasing as your skin gets used to it. Because your skin can become more sensitive during the days of applying the “cocktail” method, you should always use sunscreen during the day to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.
