New year, new skin? If you’ve been struggling to achieve a healthy and happy complexion, the new year is the perfect opportunity to switch up your habits and set some new goals. If you aren’t sure where to begin, keep reading as Introstem shares some New Year’s skincare resolutions that will soon have you well on your way to a radiant glow!
Never Skip SPF
Sun protection is one of the most important aspects of skincare. Ignore the detrimental effects that UV rays have on the skin and you’ll be left dealing with premature wrinkles, dark spots, sagging skin, dullness, and many other skin woes that could have been avoidable had you paid more attention to sun protection.
If you know that you’ve often neglected SPF in the past, the new year is a great time to start doing better. Beginning on the 1st of January, make sure that you apply SPF to your skin each and every day, no matter how cold or cloudy it may be outside.
One way to make SPF a little easier to remember is by incorporating an SPF moisturizer into your morning skincare routine, just like the Introstem VitisCell Facial Shield Cream SPF 30. Even without the SPF, this would be an amazing face cream thanks to the inclusion of powerful vitamins and botanicals. However, the SPF takes it to the next level, ensuring that your skin feels protected for the next few hours.
Always Cleanse Before Bed
Have you ever been guilty of diving into bed at the end of a long day, without cleansing your skin first? For most people, that answer would be yes. Although not a big deal if it only happens rarely, regularly skipping your evening cleanse can have far-reaching consequences for your skin.
For starters, you’ll be more prone to clogged pores and breakouts. Your skin will also feel greasy and grimy, and will likely take on a dull and rough appearance. You’ll also be leaving your skin cells more susceptible to free radical damage as all of those toxins and impurities on your skin’s surface will soon start to delve deeper.
So, make one of your resolutions for the new year to be to cleanse every single night without fail. This becomes much easier to stick to if you have a cleanser that you genuinely enjoy using. The Introstem VitisCell Fresh Cleansing Mousse, for example, creates such a decadent lather that it makes each cleanse feel so luxurious. The way in which it will leave both your skin and your mind feeling soothed and refreshed will ensure that you’re never tempted to skip an evening cleanse!
Make More Time for Masks
Many view face masks as an indulgence. They’re an added extra – a product that you don’t really need but is fun when you have some time to spare.
This both is and isn’t true. Yes, they’re not an essential but they’re definitely not unnecessary. In fact, some of the face masks out there can be truly powerful tools when it comes to your quest for better-looking skin.
The Introstem Stem Cell Rejuvenation Facial & Eye Mask is one such product. This hydrogel mask has been drenched in a serum infused with grape stem cells. The signature ingredient at Introstem, grape stem cells boast incredible antioxidant properties. Meanwhile, a combination of hydrating ingredients saturate the skin to bump up moisture levels and ensure a gorgeous glow.
The Introstem ThermoStem Mask is another of our bestsellers. It’s a thermal clay mask, which can be a game-changer if your skin has been looking dull or congested. The heating effect leaves the pores feeling more elastic, allowing the clay to draw out more sebum and gunk. The result is skin that looks brighter and feels rejuvenated.
The right mask could make a huge difference to your complexion, making it worth focusing one of your resolutions on this. Each week in the new year, set aside 10-15 minutes to pamper your skin with a mask. It won’t be long before you see some improvements!
Experiment With New Antioxidants
When it comes to achieving a better and more vibrant complexion, antioxidants are vital. These powerful compounds have the ability to produce some big changes in the look and feel of your skin. The way in which they neutralize the appearance of free radical damage will help to keep your skin looking firmer, brighter, and youthful for much longer.
Thankfully, there are plenty of antioxidants out there to choose from. However, while this may be the case, it’s easy to fall into a rut when it comes to antioxidant usage.
If you’ve been using the same antioxidants for a while now, consider switching things up in the new year. Explore some of the many other antioxidants out there, some of which could help to take your skincare efforts to the next level.
At Introstem, you’ll find antioxidants in every single product, thanks to grape stem cells. Many of our formulas bring together multiple antioxidants, just like the Introstem VitisCell Brightening Vita-C Serum. This serum combines grape stem cells with two forms of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E. It also contains a few plant oils, with each one packed full of antioxidants.
Start Paying More Attention to Your Neck and Chest
The décolletage is an area that often doesn’t receive the attention that it needs. Many people assume that the neck and chest should be treated as part of the body when, in reality, it has much more in common with the skin on your face. It’s just as thin, delicate, and prone to damage. This is why the neck and chest develop wrinkles and other signs of aging much faster than the rest of the body does.
If you’re guilty of neglecting your décolletage, make it a new year’s resolution to change that habit. Start by incorporating your neck and chest into your facial skincare routine. From your cleanser to your serums to your SPF, bring every product that you apply to your face down to your neck and chest.
It could also be worth investing in some dedicated décolletage products. The Introstem Aqua Face and Neck Cream, for example, will leave the skin on your face, neck, and chest looking beautifully firm.
The Stem Cell Revitalizing Chest & Neck Mask is another great way to give your décolletage some TLC. This sheet mask will quickly have your skin looking fuller and plumper!
Be More Consistent With Your Skincare
If you want to see real results from your skincare routine, you need to be committed to it. Carrying out your skincare routine sporadically, whenever you happen to remember, isn’t going to do much for your skin. However, being consistent with your routine and sticking to it each and every day is what will bring about the changes that you’re hoping to see in your complexion.
If you struggle to be consistent with your skincare, figure out ways to make this easier. One option would be to simplify your skincare routine so that it contains fewer steps. This way, it won’t take quite as much time.
You should also place your products somewhere where they’re easily and conveniently accessible. Line them up in order of use so that all you need to do is work your way through them without having to really think about what you’re doing. Once you make skincare a solid daily habit, it becomes so much easier to be consistent with it!
Simplify Your Skincare Routine
As mentioned above, simplifying your skincare routine can really help to establish consistency. However, there are other benefits that come from this too. More and more people are now turning to simpler skincare routines, realizing that applying fewer products and ingredients to their skin can actually be more effective than slathering their skin with 10-15 products at a time.
If your skincare routine is overly complex, consider cutting back in the new year. Quality is so much better than quantity, and your skin would agree with this too!
Start with the basics; a cleanser, a moisturizer, and a sunscreen (or the SPF moisturizer we feature earlier!). Then, all you need are a couple of extras to target the visible skin concerns you’re dealing with. If dehydration is an issue, the Aqua Silk Capsules could help. On the other hand, the ThermoStem Serum would be a good choice if you want to treat your skin to some extra antioxidants.
Whichever extras you choose, aim to keep your new skincare routine short and sweet. Your skin will soon reap the rewards!
Eat for Your Skin
It’s common for people to vow to start eating better in the new year. After all, the food that you eat affects every single process in your body. Making improvements to your diet can have a far-reaching impact. Not only will this benefit your health but you’ll notice a big improvement in your skin too.
In fact, certain foods can be particularly beneficial for skin health. If you want to encourage a natural glow, try adding more of the following to your daily meals:
- Fatty fish, like salmon or mackerel. They’ll give your skin the fatty acids it needs to feel smooth and supple
- Fresh fruits and vegetables. These are full of antioxidants!
- Nuts and seeds are, again, full of beneficial fatty acids. They also contain important minerals and vitamins.
- Dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa contains skin-loving antioxidants. Just make sure that you don’t eat too much of it!
- Lean proteins will help your skin to build new protein fibers.
- Green tea contains special antioxidants that aren’t found in other foods.
Summary
There are so many different skin-related new year’s resolutions that you could make, but the ones above are worth going with if you’re hoping to see an improvement in your complexion as soon as possible. While new year’s resolutions may sometimes be difficult to keep, make an effort to stick to yours as your skin will really benefit from some dedication!
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