Whether you dread change or embrace the excitement that comes with new experiences, we can all agree on one thing: Skin care routines are not meant to last forever. While we understand that it can be hard to give up the products you have grown to love over the years, there comes a time when you need to shake up your daily regimen to address your skin’s changing needs. And now that we have officially welcomed another year, it’s the best time to take stock of what works (and what doesn’t) for your skin and find out if your regimen is due for a well-deserved fresh start.
Why Your Skin Care Routine Needs a Makeover
While the thought of parting with your go-to moisturizer may be enough to give you nightmares, it’s important to understand that some of your favorite products may no longer be giving your skin the nourishment it needs. Especially when you consider how your skin is affected by the natural aging process and by changes in your habits and lifestyle.
“The different stages in a person’s life will determine what products should be used. Teens will more likely use acne products to fight breakouts. For those in their 30s, the focus should shift to aging prevention,” says educator and licensed esthetician Annastazia Unce. “Major life events like pregnancy and menopause can affect hormones and send skin into a whirlwind of changes. Dryness, hyperpigmentation and hormonal breakouts concentrated in the jawline will become more frequent,” she notes.
Medical esthetician Erin Murphy echoes this, adding that the amount of humidity in the air, changes in your diet and the stress hormone cortisol “are things that can cause your beloved skin care products to not work as well as they once did.” Read more
