Your New Year’s skin care resolutions

• January 2, 2022

Hello 2022, nice to meet you! Now please be kind ok?

Whatever it takes, we’re ready to glow this year aren’t we beauties? And what about our New Year resolutions? Well they’re all about having beautiful skin, and the point is to keep improving and getting better at our routine because no body’s perfect.

So as we make a promise to keep our resolutions, let’s have a look at what we can do this year to keep our skin happy.

#1: Cleanse consistently

Clean skin is health skin, so this year make a vow to keep your cleansing consistent.

Every morning and every evening, use a gentle facial cleanser suitable for your skin type, before applying any skin products. Applying any creams or makeup on top of dirty skin can have so many negative consequences from blocked pores to irritation to acne…we don’t even want to picture it.

Why not try a new product this year like a brightening cleanser or detox exfoliator? Remember to never wash your face with hot water, and to gently pat dry with a soft fabric towel.

#2: Add a serum

If you’re wondering how to get radiant, healthy-looking skin then the answer is a face serum. Face serums are powerful targeted treatments that can go a long way in hydrating and toning your complexion. That’s why using a face serum should be one of your skin care resolutions for 2022.

Every morning and evening after you cleanse your face, and before you moisturize, apply a few drops of serum onto your clean skin and massage softly for a visibly hydrated and plumped face.

#3: Double cleanse at night

Even if you’re exhausted, you must promise this year that you will not go to bed without removing your makeup.

(read our double-cleansing blog here.)

It’s something worth repeating because the build-up of makeup with dirt and oil that have accumulated on your face will not only cause breakouts and blackheads, they will also take a long time to get rid of.

Honestly it will only take 1 minute to get a good double cleansing when you’ve got your micellar water or cleansing lotion at hand. So step 1 micellar water, step 2 wash off with water and a cleanser.

Now hydrate then good night.

#4: Moisturize

It’s a no brainer but we must remember to keep our skin hydrated: this keeps us looking our best regardless of our skin type.

Choose products with hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, niacinamide and antioxidants to provide a long-lasting hydration.

#5: Protect from the sun

Wherever you are, whatever the season, you should always protect your skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher as directed.

To make this easier, try a tinted cream with SPF, or a sunscreen powder that layers perfectly on top of your makeup. There are so many options out there so you have no excuse!!

#6: Take care of your neck, chest and hands

Your glowing complexion extends from your face to your décolletage down to your fingertips, and so you must take good care of your neck, chest and hands.

If you’re not ready to invest in specific creams for each body part, at least use a cream that can multitask for all these areas and apply it every night before going to bed.

#7: It’s time to start an anti-aging routine

Now is the time to start your anti-aging skin care routine because it’s never too early!

To help minimize the signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles and loss of volume, start introducing retinol into your routine.

You also want to get acquainted with peptides and collagen, as well as regular skin peeling for a smooth and glowing skin surface.

With the right products as well as a little guidance from Dr. Costi, it’s easy to stay beautiful and glow!

So what do you say beauties, are we making all the right choices this year to have young and glowing skin?

Whatever you do, wherever you are, let your inner glow shine through in 2022 💋