The simple secret to radiant skin

• May 1, 2022

Beauties, do you want a radiant glowing complexion?

“The secret might be simpler than you think” says our favorite dermatologist Dr. Costi.

As we have been overwhelmed with skin care products, on one hand it’s great to have so much choice, but on the other it’s necessary to know how to stick to the basic essentials.

“Don’t get confused.” According to Dr. Costi, even if you follow a 15 step skin care routine, the essentials will never change:

1.Cleaning,

2.Treating,

3.Protecting your skin.

With a 3 or 4 step skin care routine you will be able to focus on what your skin really needs, because whatever extra things you do they will be useless if you don’t have a good base.

Treat your skin concerns like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation or acne. Then, protect with a good moisturizer and sunscreen.

For example, if you do a Microneedling procedure it will be pointless if you don’t wear sunscreen afterwards.

The ultimate sun protection: SPF.

Skin Cancer is most common type of cancer across the globe. Other than wanting our skin to look great, it’s important to remember that sun protection can save us from cancer risk.

“All year round remember the importance of wearing sunscreen and protecting your skin from sun damage. It’s critical for your skin’s health. Furthermore, remember to visit your dermatologist regularly to check on any suspicious moles or hyperpigmentation” continues Dr. Costi.

Apply sunscreen generously every day, especially when you know you’re spending time outdoors. And remember to reapply it every two hours! Choose a product like the SVR Sun Secure SPF50 Mousse Cream which melts into the skin, or the MSK Clear Velvet SPF50 Sunscreen that goes on your skin like a dream, with no streaks and a fabulous flawless finish.

The perfect skin care ingredient: Retinol.

Hailed as a magic ingredient for wrinkles, acne as well as pigmentation, Retinol is a product that has proven its efficiency. A favorite of dermatologists, it is necessary however to understand how it really works.

“Before your skin gets better, it’s going to get worse, and that’s why some people get scared” says Dr. Costi. “For Retinol to properly work it’s going to take up to three months before you see a full result. You need to give it time.”

Trust the process and stick with it! Dr. Costi suggests options like the Obagi Retinol 1.0 Cream with minimal irritation, or the Sesderma Retises 1% Crema Nutritiva.

So before you schedule your next appointment at the clinic, make sure you’ve got your basics covered beauties!

Have a glowing glorious Eid Mubarak!