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Figuring out just how much of a certain skin care product we should use or apply can be rather daunting, to be honest. Sometimes we can’t help but slather on a little more than necessary thinking we’d get immediate results if we did so. But what if it’s doing our skin (not to mention wallets) more harm than good? Know when enough is enough, check out this beauty serving size guide – because size matters in beauty products.
Cleanser
After being out all day, we all look forward to a fresh clean face. Go easy on the cream or foam, especially the latter. It’s easy to get carried away with the amount of cleanser thinking using more would do more, but it doesn’t, as using too much cleansing products can only leave the skin dry, tight and uncomfortable. A glob the size of a one dollar coin should be fine when you’re using gel and cream cleansers. If you’re using the foam kind, one pump should be sufficient.
Serum
Serums target specific problems such as dark spots, pores and wrinkles and since they’re fairly concentrated, a pea sized drop (or a few – depending on the consistency) should be enough to treat your entire face and neck.
Eye cream
An amount the size of a pine nut is enough to cover each eye area. It’s important to use just the right amount when it comes to eye creams as using too much can lead to irritation and build up.
Sunscreen
Only when it is sunscreen can we say that too much can never be too much. Always make sure to cover every part of the skin, even the ones that won’t be too exposed to the sun and don’t forget to reapply every 2-4 hours.
Serum/oil
Serums are perfect for hydration, exfoliation and skin brightening but there’s no need to overuse it as the skin may not absorb the beneficial ingredients of the product. Squeeze a one dollar-sized amount and spread all over your face and neck. Take note that the product that isn’t absorbed by your skin will be left sitting on the surface which could lead to oily skin, irritation or breakouts.
Moisturizer
All moisturizers are different so getting a feel of the product you’re using is important as well. Starting off with an amount equal to about two raisins is the best, to begin with because if you feel like it doesn’t cover it, you can always add a bit more, especially if your skin feels dry and tight. If you feel that your skin is oily and clogged, opt for a little less.
Night cream
Nighttime is the perfect time to let our skin recover from the harsh influences of the day, so it’s essential that we do our night cream application right. After cleaning your face and neck thoroughly, slather on a blueberry sized amount of the product onto your skin. Night creams are specially formulated to work with our skin’s natural renewal but applying too much, like any other heavy cream, can leave us with breakouts and clogged pores.
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