A Professional Skin Consultation is Ideal for Optimal Skincare

Having quality makeup that brings your skin and face to life can make your complexion look flawless, but good skin starts with an effective skincare routine tailored to your skin type.

You don’t have to speculate which skincare might work best for your skin with a professional skin consultation. Your esthetician and dermatologist can tell you what skin type you have and prescribe a stronger skin cream or advise you on a routine that works just for you. A medical professional will perform a skin analysis on you where they examine the top and the deeper layers of your skin.

With beauty products saturating the market, promising brighter skin, reduced appearance of pigmentation, wrinkles, and acne scars, it’s easy to feel indecisive on what works for your routine. Every person’s skin is different and reacts differently to each formulation. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for every skin type. Plus, you might like the way a product feels, but it can start irritating your skin days and sometimes weeks after regular use.

Most dermatologists agree that the skin around the eyes is thinner, so using a gentler moisturizer or eye cream around the eye is recommended. You should follow basic guidelines, like cleansing your face, moisturizing, and wearing SPF. An esthetician can help you locate a cleansing product that will remove oil if you’re prone to acne or if you’re expecting, tell you which products to steer clear of and which beauty staples are pregnancy approved.

Beauty products like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Retinol, and Ceramides have surged in popularity in recent years. While some beauty gurus who get great results swear by vitamin C, the same product on different skin can exacerbate existing skin issues.

What are the Roles of Each Beauty Product? 

• Vitamin C: Acts as a protective agent against some UV damage
• Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B3; improves the appearance of acne scars
• Retinoids: Vitamin A derivative; promote collagen growth and diminish the appearance of wrinkles
• Ceramides: Lipids (fat molecules) aid the skin barrier to retain moisture

Consult your esthetician or dermatologist for optimal results for your skin. If you love trying new products as soon as they hit the shelves, then remember that some products may make your skin act up but then become effective weeks later. There’s an emphasis on consulting an esthetician because they will likely take out the guesswork on whether a product is helping or harming your skin type. 

Skin Types:

• Dry
• Oily
• Combination
• Sensitive

If you have sensitive skin, then look for products with less harsh ingredients. Vegan products like Pacifica might work on sensitive skin types. Try oil serums for dry skin. Consult your esthetician if you have combination skin and are prone to acne. 

The most fundamentally important thing you can do for your face is cleanse, moisturize (especially before bed), and wear SPF during the day. Applying SPF once in the morning won’t suffice. You have to apply it every one to two hours every 30 minutes if you are perpetually under direct sunlight. 

Are you interested in having a deeper understanding of skincare? Learn more about Evergreen Beauty College Esthetician Program today.