6 Ways To Ease Into A New Skincare Routine, Without Causing An Adverse Reaction

 

There comes a time when you just want to try something new. Maybe your regular moisturiser has been discontinued or your friend is raving on about a new serum, or maybe your skin has changed and you need to decide on a whole new routine. Whatever the reason, Our experts can help you introduce your new skincare products into your routine without the risk of breakouts and irritations.

 

 

Don't waste time trying products that are wrong for your skin type or concern, it can be both costly and bad for your skin. Leave it to the experts to guide you; when receiving unbiased advice from a trained skincare professional, you will achieve a much better outcome. Our skincare experts at Dermacare Direct are highly trained in all the different brands that we offer, which means we can provide you with an individualised, impartial bespoke skincare routine that is designed specifically for your skin type and concern.  

 

Don't just start all of your products from your new skincare regime at once! Your skin will not thank you for it. 

If you do experience any irritation or side effects you won't know which product is causing it. Also, it can be a shock to the system to use them all at once, especially as they are advanced potent skincare products that you are using. So, first, use a cleanser for 7 days, then next a treatment serum for 7 days, followed by a vitamin c serum for 7 days and keep adding accordingly.

 

As well as slowly introducing a new product by increasing usage, increasing the strength of the product is also essential. When you start using medical grade skin care products make sure you start low and increase the percentage of active ingredients slowly. Especially important with active ingredients like Retinols, AHA's & Vitamin C. If you start too high % you increase your risk of side effects and irritation.  My advice is to start on the lower strength then after a few bottles increase onto the higher strength and so on.

 

Testing a new product just before a big event like a wedding or a first date is never a good idea. If it did cause irritation, you wouldn't want to face the day with a bad rash on your face! Also with some products, it is normal to get initial breakouts, so you would want to have a spotty face on your wedding day. It’s much safer to try new products a couple of weeks before the big occasion. That way, if something bad happens, or your experience breakouts,  your skin will have plenty of time to recover.

 

Sunscreen is the most crucial skincare product in your skincare regime. It erases all the work your other products are doing in your regime, by not wearing an SPF. There is no point in treating your pigmentation if you are not going to protect & prevent further pigmentation by wearing an SPF. Sun exposure is the most common trigger for most people suffering from Rosacea, so sun protection is essential. Sunscreen use will not only help prevent the condition, but it will also help prevent flare-ups in those who struggle with it. The best way to fight premature ageing is through prevention, so applying a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is essential. Also if you are using exfoliating products daily like AHA's & Retinol,  it is essential to apply a sunscreen daily to protect the new skin.

During daytime our prime concern is to protect our skin from UV rays, free radicals & etc.

 

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