Step1
First of all, take time to realize what type of skin you have. Is it oily? Is it dry? Combination? Sensitive. These are the most important factors to consider before you even continue with the next step. If you're not sure, speak to a dermatolagist to help determine your facial components. Or, take a thin napkin and press it over your face. Lift it to the light. Where you see oily marks can obviously indicate your greasy skin.
Step2
Products. This can be quite a task and may take a small period of sampling various products before you finally find that one product that suits you. And remember, buy products that are formulated for you skin. For greasy skin, buy a facial matte lotion to give a powdery look to help even the shine and not be heavy. For dry skin, rich creams in Shea Butter can be super beneficial.
I personally love the products of L'Occitane en Provence. From their shampoos and soaps to facial creams, L'Occitane (which means The Girl from Occitania, a region stretching from the Spanish to Italian border in the south of France)makes their products natural based so its pleasing to the skin. They are also high with the celebrities (Jennifer Lopez, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and David Beckham are fans of the line). I have dry skin so their Shea butter has been wondrous for me and the best thing about L'Occitane is everything is catalogued for your skin type. Feel free to ask for samples and talk to the workers. They're always friendly.
Another line I love, that is really great for men, is LAB series by Aramis. their products are powerful and really help stimulate the skin. Their Gel Hyrdator is excellent for dry skin.
Step3
Masks are another biggie too. I use three masks and use one once a week. Its a great treatment to refresh the skin and keep it alive and stimulating. Like creams, make sure you get ones that are beneficial and modified for your face. Two of my favorites are La Crème Masque by L'Occitane en Provence, which is a milk light weight mask that tightens the skin to prevent wrinkles and helps increase luminosity, and Dead Sea mud, an ancient beauty secret of Cleopatra that help rejuvenate the skin.
Step4
When you have sampled are ready to buy, the following in a must to buy for proper skin treatment and you can buy them, like creams, to formulate your face (for oily, dry, sensitive, etc.)
1) Face Wash
2) Toner (a liquid or cream that cleans and tightens complexion)
3) Eye cream (to eliminate dry patches or dark circles or wrinkles)
4) Face Cream
Step5
If necessary, a face exfoliation can be quiet helpful to rid skin of excess dirt or black heads. I recommend L'Occitane Olive Face Scrub.