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Your JUNGLÜCK as a quick routine
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Hand on heart: even we in the team at JUNGLÜCK sometimes stand in front of the mirror and don't really feel like an extensive skincare routine. Some days we simply don't have the time or we just want to start the day quickly and fall into bed in the evening. We know it, you know it. And yet skincare should not be neglected. That's why I asked around the team and collected 5 tips on how you can shorten your personal skincare routine a little with very simple tricks.
Mix it up: product combinations that save time
The easiest way to save time with Skincare : Combine the individual steps. However, this does not work with every product, as a water-based product does not mix particularly well with an oil-based product. Basically, you can mix these JUNGLÜCK product categories together:
HYALURONIC CONCENTRATE & SEREN
The Hyaluronic Concentrate is one of our most popular products because it gives every skin a good dose of moisture and keeps it fresh. If you use one of our serums alongside the concentrate, you have the opportunity to save a few minutes here. If you follow the layering steps, you would actually apply the concentrate first, leave it on and thenapply the serum . But if you need to do it quickly, I mix a pump of concentrate with 3-4 drops of your serum in the palm of my hand. For example, one of our Vitamin C sers. I then dab the mix onto my nose, chin, cheeks and forehead and gently massage it in. In summer, that's actually all I apply, apart from sun cream of course.
FACE CREAM & OILS
Especially in winter, a combination of concentrate and serum is usually not enough. To Protect the skin from the cold, I therefore use the Hyaluron cream agent together with the Jojoba Oil. The tip that Michael gave me in my early days at JUNGLÜCK is actually worth its weight in gold: mix a pump of the cream with 2-3 drops of your oil, in my case: the Argan Oil. You can really combine all products from the two categories here, so don't worry. This clever trick not only saves you some time, but also prevents the products from "rolling" off your skin in little fluffs if you leave too little time between the individual layering steps. Two birds with one stone! Oh, and one more thing: don't forget to apply sun cream at the end of AM , even in winter.
OIL & SERUM?
You are not using the Hyaluronic Concentrate or a cream and would like to combine your serum with your oil? I already explained at the beginning that it can be difficult to mix some products that do not have the same Basis . So an oil will never really mix with a serum in the palm of your hand. For your facial skin, this means that in some areas, the serum may sit on top of the oil and not be absorbed properly. The layering rule of thumb "from thin to thick" makes perfect sense here. It is therefore better to continue to apply the oil and serum separately.
Do you already know our 1+1 combos?
Multitasking: optimal time saver
With the combination of products, you can save a few minutes in the morning. The next tip comes from our lovely design team: multitasking in the bathroom. Maybe this tip is already a natural part of your routine, but we could all do with a little reminder in between . I'm certainly not the only one who checks AM notifications and socials in the bathroom while my skin is absorbing the individual care steps. Here's a little reminder for all of us: put your cell phone away in the bathroom - while your serum is working or you're waiting for your toner to absorb, you can brush your teeth, start the coffee machine, bring in the mail or vacuum the room instead. Whatever your morning routine involves, use the small breaks in your grooming routine for other things that will save you time. Apart from that, bacteria accumulate on your cell phone. If you constantly move your fingers from the screen to your face, you risk impurities and put your skin's protective barrier under particular strain.
Sorting products: your routine at your fingertips
I got this recommendation from Nienke, our social media manager. She has put the products in her bathroom cabinet in the order in which she uses them. Where the morning routine differs from the evening routine, the two products are simply placed next to each other. Also important: separate the products that you use every day from products that you only use a few days a week. So on one side you have your routine(s) with cleanser, toner, concentrate, serum, cream, oil and sun screen. And in another corner you have your BHA or AHA peelingyour face mask or other products that you use from time to time. So you have the right product to hand.
Facial cleansing: quick & thorough
No matter how late the evening has become, you shouldn't skip cleansing your face so you can get to bed quickly. It's the be-all and end-all of skincare! However, I can understand if you find it difficult to put much effort into this PM a long day or a wild party. Especially when you've put on make-up, it's annoying to first wash off your eye make-up with a cotton cloth and then Cleanse your skin once or twice. It's no different for me. And my dislike of the endless process of cleansing my face has led to my preference for the Cleansing Oil was born! Simply pour a small amount of the oil into the dry palm of your hand and gently massage it onto your face. Moisten your hands and massage your face again so that the gentle surfactants emulsify and remove make-up and dirt from the skin. Remove make-up from the eye area from top to bottom and gently wipe along the under-eye area with eyes closed. The result: always freshly cleansed skin, regardless of whether I was wearing full make-up or just mascara as usual.
Another tip: When I get home late PM , I go straight to the bathroom before I go to my bedroom. This makes it easier for me to finish my evening routine and then sink into bed feeling fresh.
Leave the beauty tools in the cupboard
Face roller, Gua Sha stone and cotton pads can be left out for a while if you're short on time. For a mini-massage as compensation, you can also simply massage your skin briefly with your fingers to stimulate the lymph channels and stimulate blood circulation. Similar to the Gua Sha stone, spread your day cream or a few drops oil on your face and stroke your forehead, cheeks and jaw with your fingers one after the other. Always move from the center of your face outwards.
For the eye area, I can recommend our Eye Cream for the eye area. The light texture is wonderfully gentle to pat in from the inside out. This mini-massage also relieves puffiness and promotes lymph flow.
Simple tips for time-saving care
Perhaps these tips and tricks are not groundbreaking new insights for you, but especially in combination they will give you some extra time for your day. In all the hustle and bustle, I would also like to remind you that it is important to take that extra time every now and then to consciously Moisturize and be with yourself.
But for the days when you can't, I hope our tips will help you!
And now: have fun sorting products in your wardrobe!