As you grow older, your body’s natural care mechanisms become weaker. So, serious skincare is about responding to the changing needs of your skin. After your skin change you must change with it in order to maintain serious skin care.

Serious skin care doesn't mean that you have to spend endless hours in the bathroom. It means taking the time to look at your skin and what products and techniques can keep it looking and feeling great.

Serious skincare also involves following proper instructions for application of the product. For moisturizers to be properly absorbed by the skin you should apply them with an upward stroke. Before you go to bed you should make sure you do proper removal of make up and application of skin care products. There may be harmful effects if you don’t properly remove make up before going to bed. Here's a serious skincare routine that can be completed in minutes.

Clean Up.Soap may be great for the rest of your body, but many dermatologists agree that it can be too drying for even the heartiest facial skin. You don't have to spend a lot of money to find a natural facial cleansing gel or face wash that is specially suited to your skin type. Wash your face twice a day with warm purified water and a facial cleanser to remove any perspiration, pollutants, and debris that may accumulate there.

Get Toned.If you have dry, sensitive or combination skin, your skin may be irritated by the drying ingredients like alcohol and acetone found in most skin toners. Skip this step if you have a problem with irritation. However, if you have oil or combination skin, you face will likely benefit from the extra cleansing and pH restoration of a alcohol and acetone free skin toner.

For Your Eyes Only.Eye cream can do wonders to improve the condition of the delicate skin around your eyes. It can also help imperfections such as dark circles and bags, and it can minimize the appearance of fine lines.

Use Protection.Serious skin care means not only washing, but also protecting your skin from potential damage. Moisturizers and sun block provide good skin protection. Moisturizers hydrate your skin and help to keep dust, debris, and environmental pollutants out of your pores. Sun block protects your face from the sun's damaging rays. Ultraviolet radiation can lead to damage such as wrinkles, age spots, freckles, moles, rough spots, and even cancer. To save time, use a moisturizer that contains sunscreen with at least an SPF 15.

The focus of serious skin care is more on precautionary measures rather than on curing the problem. Prevention is always the better option than curing. To prevent further damage you should start a skin care routine.