Thanks to technology, people now have access to more skincare knowledge than ever before. From beauty blogs to social media, there is so much skincare information out there, yet, according to many experts, no one is actually talking about the stuff that really matters!
If you want to make sure that you’re fully in-the-know when it comes to your skin, keep reading as Introstem shares the advice that skincare experts wish more people were aware of.
Your Skin Barrier Needs to Be Prioritized
Let’s start with a piece of advice that dermatologists have been repeating for years; keep your skin barrier as healthy as possible. This vital layer is the first line of defense for both your skin and your body. It protects the skin from environmental impurities and irritants while also slowing down the rate at which moisture evaporates out of the skin.
A large number of skin concerns, from dehydration and dryness to inflammation and acne, can be traced back to a compromised skin barrier. This is why skin barrier health needs to be prioritized.
How can you do this? Start by simplifying your skincare routine. Skincare minimalism has now become quite a big trend for this very reason. Limit yourself to just a handful of skincare products each day rather than overloading your skin with hundreds of different ingredients. Your skin barrier will feel all the better for it.
SPF is the Most Important Part of Skincare
Have you ever wondered which step of your skincare routine is most important? Just about every skincare expert would agree that SPF is the answer to that question. With the sun responsible for photoaging and causing up to 80% of the wrinkles, dark spots, and sagging skin that you experience as you grow older, it’s easy to see why experts place so much focus on sun protection.
While dermatologists acknowledge that sun protection awareness is starting to rise, even those who now use sunscreen regularly still often make mistakes that leave their skin vulnerable. Not applying enough product, missing out certain areas of skin, or failing to reapply sunscreen every two hours are all very common issues.
If you would like to make some improvements to your SPF habits, the Introstem PrismaStem Face Shield Cream SPF 30 makes this easy. It’s an SPF moisturizer that’s loaded with antioxidants and hydrating ingredients to make your skin glow!
Only Try One New Product at a Time
Often, when people shop for new skincare products, they end up buying more than one item. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this, so long as you don’t add all of your new products to your routine at the same time.
Why? Once again, it comes down to keeping your skin barrier safe. Overwhelming it with multiple new products all at once will most likely interfere with skin barrier function. This will then leave you dealing with a whole host of problems.
Instead, when you want to revamp your routine, only introduce one product at a time. Ideally, you should wait for about three to four weeks before adding another new product in, although it usually takes about a month for the skin to properly adjust to a new formula.
Less is More When it Comes to Actives
We’ve already stressed how important it is to keep your skin barrier safe and healthy. However, another form of attack that the skin barrier often faces is when it comes to powerful actives. These ingredients are revered for being able to work wonders on the complexion but if you use too many or mix the wrong ones, you’ll only end up with a compromised skin barrier.
So, how do you pick which actives to use? Prioritize your visible skin concerns and then choose actives that are able to target those. Avoid overlapping potent actives – retinoids, for example, are great ingredients but layering multiple retinoids over each other can quickly irritate the skin. Vitamin C is another popular active – we have a serum that’s dedicated to the ingredient! However, combine it with certain other actives, like benzoyl peroxide, and you could end up oxidizing the vitamin C to the point where it damages your skin.
Keep it simple when it comes to the actives that you use and always do a bit of research to ensure that you’re fully aware of what those ingredients can and can’t be mixed with.
Some Oils Can Be Beneficial for Oily Skin
People with oily skin often stay away from skincare products that contain oils. After all, if you’re having a problem with excess oil on your skin, why would you want to add even more into the mix?
According to experts, this line of thinking could mean that your skin really misses out. How? Because not all oils are detrimental to oily skin. In fact, some oils can actually be of big benefit. Jojoba oil, for example, which you’ll find in the Introstem Aqua Face and Neck Cream, can actually make your complexion less greasy in the long run. Its composition is very similar to the skin’s own sebum, meaning that once it’s applied to your skin, your sebaceous glands don’t feel the need to produce quite as much sebum any more.
Argan oil has similar effects while tea tree oil is revered for helping to reduce the appearance of acne. All of these oils are non-comedogenic, enabling them to work well on oily skin without clogging up pores.
Don’t Fall for the Hype
Have you ever purchased a skincare product because it has been popularized by one of your favorite celebrities or beauty influencers? This is common – it’s often how people first hear about different products. While there’s nothing wrong with purchasing a product that has been recommended by other people, this shouldn’t be your primary reason for doing so.
Skincare experts have been noticing that, lately, people are falling for the hype that surrounds certain products, purchasing them without really thinking about how that product will affect their skin. This then means that they end up using a product that isn’t suitable for their skin, resulting in unwanted reactions.
The next time a skincare product happens to catch your eye while you’re scrolling through your socials, be sure to do some research before hitting that ‘buy’ button. Make sure that any product you purchase is safe and suitable for your skin type and skin concerns.
The Eye Area Needs Special Care
Eye creams and other eye care products are heavily promoted – they’re definitely not products that no one talks about! However, this also means that people tend to be dubious about whether or not they actually work. Many consider eye creams to be gimmicks – luxurious extras rather than necessities.
However, experts strongly disagree. What many don’t realize is that the skin around the eyes is very different from the skin elsewhere on the face. It’s thinner, more delicate, and much more prone to damage. This is why it needs special care, which the rest of your facial skincare products will struggle to provide.
If you want to keep your eye area looking smooth, firm, and bright for many more years to come, experts advise investing in one or two dedicated eye care products. The Introstem VitisCell Luminous Firming Eye Serum would be a great one to go for if you’re hoping to banish the look of crow’s feet and other eye wrinkles while the Introstem VitisCell Radiance Dark Circle Eye Cream is ideal for anyone who wants to lighten and brighten the appearance of dark circles and shadows under their eyes.
Just Because a Product Works Well for You Now, Doesn’t Mean That it Always Will
It can often take a while to find skincare products that work well for your skin. Once this happens, it can then be very tempting to stick with that product for several years. After all, why switch things up if you don’t need to?
While this is very true, it also disregards the fact that your skin’s needs are constantly changing. Not only do they change over the years as you grow older but they also fluctuate on a seasonal basis. In the summer, for example, your skin produces more oil than it does in the winter. This calls for lighter skincare products to prevent clogged pores and breakouts. In the winter, you’ll need to readjust. You’ll want to bring those richer products back into your routine to compensate for all of the dry air that will be sucking moisture out of your skin.
It’s very important to stay in-tune with your skin’s changing needs and alter your skincare routine accordingly. This way, you’ll be able to fully cater to your skin’s requirements at all times.
Your Diet and Lifestyle Have a Huge Impact on Your Skin
All too often, when it comes to skincare, the emphasis is placed on topical products. However, your diet and lifestyle have a huge impact on your skin too, which is something that experts are constantly trying to highlight.
If you’re already doing everything right when it comes to your skincare routine but aren’t seeing much of an improvement in your complexion, it may be time to take a closer look at the other aspects of your life, such as:
- The food that you eat should be fresh, varied, and as unprocessed as possible.
- Drink plenty of water. If your body is dehydrated, your skin will be too.
- Beauty sleep is very real! Make sure that you’re getting around eight hours of quality sleep each night.
- Exercise is important. It boosts circulation, giving the skin a healthy glow.
- If you smoke or drink in excess, both vices need to be addressed. They’ll be severely affecting the health of your skin.
- Try to keep stress to a minimum as this ages and dehydrates the skin.
Summary
It’s always a good idea to listen to the experts when it comes to your skin. Do right by your skin as much as possible now and your efforts will pay off in the long run, giving you a youthfully smooth and bright complexion that you can truly be proud of!
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