Best Skin Care Routine for Your 20s

Now that you’re a proper grown-up, it’s time to say adios to using whatever cleanser and moisturiser mum bought for you and truly think about what your skin needs.

In your twenties, your skin goes through some massive changes. Along with out-of-control hormones and uni or job stress, your complexion has to deal with the effects of countless late night Tinder dates and celebrating into the wee hours, “just ‘cause”.

And really, all you want is GLOWING, HEALTHY SKIN. Is that too much to ask? Well, not if you follow this simple guide to mastering an age-appropriate skin care in your twenties.

WASH THE DAY AWAY

Like brushing your teeth, it’s essential to cleanse your skin morning and night. Have you ever woken up with blissfully luminous skin after sleeping with your make-up on? Didn’t think so… Commit to cleansing with a pore-clearing, deep-cleaning wash, pronto! By rinsing away dirt, oil, and make-up, you’ll give your skin a much-needed breather after a long day, and reduce the risk of pimples and blackheads popping up.

bh loves: Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, Danné Montagne-King Deep Pore Pure Cleanser

GET SET TO SCRUB

So you’re cleansing religiously, but still breaking out and dealing with patchy, flaky make-up? It’s time to invest in a facial scrub to buff away those dead skin cells that are sitting on top of your skin, blocking pores and causing dryness. Once or twice a week, massage in a scrub after cleansing using circular motions. You’ll be amazed at how smooth and refreshed your skin feels afterwards!

bh loves: NIVEA Pure Effect Clean Deeper! Daily Deep Cleansing Scrub, Pelactiv Facial Refiner Deep Cleansing Scrub

MANAGE MOISTURE

Whacked out hormones can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving you with a dehydrated, dull complexion. Your skin cells crave water and need nourishing vitamins and antioxidants all day every day. Help your skin stay plump and firm by applying a light hydrating moisturiser with SPF during the day, and a richer nourishing cream at night.

bh loves: asap advanced hydrating moisturiser, Yes To Carrots Repairing Night Cream

FIGHT FINE LINES

Your twenties is the prime time to prevent and delay the onset of ageing. Keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay by adding an anti-ageing serum to your skin care routine morning and night. Serums contain a high concentration of active ingredients, which deeply penetrate the layers of your skin to do their thing. Choose one containing vitamins and antioxidants for revived, healthy, glowing skin.

bh loves: L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Super-Concentrated Serum, Puretopia Pure Nutrition Anti-Oxidant & Omega Oils Essential Facial Serum

Are you in your 20s? What does your skin care routine involve?

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61 Member Comments

ThisIsMe 1 Nov 2018 1:50 PM

I'm not in my 20's and only just started getting into my skincare in my 30's. Never heard of the yes to carrots brand though!

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abbeyleee12 1 Nov 2018 7:50 AM

loreal youth code sounds amazing

Jannz 10 May 2016 9:10 PM

I'm in my late 20s and have definitely simplified my routine. I stick to natural products, oils, etc., and they generally do the trick.

thelifeoflaura 9 May 2016 8:42 PM

Love these basic skincare! I'm starting to get used to what works with my skin, but also experimenting as well!

itslinda 6 Apr 2016 8:38 AM

Great article!

skincare junkie 2 Apr 2016 11:56 PM

The best thing I used in my late 20s was Dermalogica hydrating booster. It was a life changer and my skin was much more smooth and less oily. Hydration was so important on young skin.

Shop A Everyday 25 Dec 2015 11:46 AM

I hope I used the right products when I was in my 20's, I certainly have always looked after my skin

Shop A Everyday 24 Dec 2015 12:31 PM

ASAP make some awesome products

Shop A Everyday 23 Dec 2015 12:27 PM

The Pelactiv looks nice too

Shop A Everyday 22 Dec 2015 11:50 AM

The Nivea is such great value

Shop A Everyday 5 Jul 2015 7:27 PM

The Youthcode looks good, but I am too old for that now lol

TheDevineOne 19 Apr 2015 9:23 AM

I use cleanser, toner, moisturiser with sunscreen during the day, serum, and vitamin c powder mixed in with my creams.

bmill229 12 Apr 2015 8:44 AM

I need to start washing my face in the morning.

Shop A Everyday 11 Apr 2015 10:05 AM

The pelactiv product looks very nice

CherryBlossom 9 Apr 2015 1:06 PM

Great products, wish I had these in my olden times, ;) but really!

Elefante 8 Apr 2015 3:01 AM

I need to find the perfect eye cream!

Mandy_1987 7 Apr 2015 1:08 AM

Micellar water, Paulas Choice exfoliator, rosehip oil and moisturiser with sunscreen for me usually. Just looking for a good eye cream currently. May check out the Puretipia serum as well -sounds great :)

Beautybabe140194 6 Apr 2015 12:27 PM

My skincare routine is very similar

Misy Rose 6 Apr 2015 3:33 AM

Great suggestions, I'll have to buy some of them once I've used up the ones I have right now.

Miss19 6 Apr 2015 3:27 AM

Id like to try the DMK deep pore cleanser

SMP-kitten 13 Mar 2015 1:35 PM

I'm 25 and my skincare routine srarts from the inside out. Plenty of water, good fats and herbal tea. I use minimal makeup on non-work days and generally have one makeup free day a week. I use micellar water to remove my makeup and cleanse, and then I use any of my anti-aging moisturisers depending on how my skin feels or coconut or jojoba oil if it's feeling very dry. I never go to bed with makeup on and I always use plenty of moisturiser.

CaspianMakeupAustralia 12 Mar 2015 12:17 AM

i cleanse, toner, toner mist, rosehip oil and night cream (focus around eyes) each night, and cleanse and sunscreen in the morning..i do a clay or she mask on a week and drink a lot of water. i take spiralling tablets daily which really cleared me up

Linda_Vesinger 6 Mar 2015 9:17 AM

My daughter is in her 20's, this is great advice for her.

Petal 19 Feb 2015 10:33 AM

I'm 51 and I remember the products I used in my twenties. Skin care formulas are so much more advanced today.

Ashlee 849 18 Feb 2015 12:14 PM

Yayyyyy i do all these things

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