Did you know that your skin renews itself at different rates throughout your life? As teenagers, our skin cells turn over every 14-20 days. In our 20s, this process slows to 20-28 days. By the time we hit our 50s, it extends to 45-55 days. What can we do to combat this process?
At Enrichment Skin Solutions, we offer a wide variety of in-house treatments to help repair damage to your skin and improve your cellular turnover. However, one of the best ways to improve cellular turnover is by using proper at-home skincare.
When you visit our skincare clinic in Brooklyn Park, our professionals will help you find the right products for your needs. Prior to your visit, here are the basics of skincare to help begin your journey towards better skin.
Steps for a Perfect Skin Care Routine
While your provider helps you determine the right products for your needs, you can expect these basic steps every time you undergo your skincare routine. Repeat these steps twice: once in the morning and once in the evening:
1) Cleanse
Start with a good cleanser to create a clean base for your other products.
2) Apply Active Ingredients
Use a vitamin C serum to protect against damage, increase moisture, improve elasticity, and brighten skin. Follow with hyaluronic acid to reduce lines, smooth skin, and calm irritation.
3) Exfoliate
You only need to exfoliate a few times a week, not every time you perform your skin routine. Use a retinoid or retinol cream to renew radiance, even your skin tone, improve texture, and enhance cell turnover.
4) Moisturize
Finishing off your routine with a great moisturizer helps lock in the benefits of all the other products you use.
The Importance of Exfoliation
Exfoliating is key to clear, smooth skin. It unclogs pores, removes dead skin, and helps reduce wrinkles and blemishes by boosting collagen production. However, You should only exfoliate a few times a week to avoid damaging your skin.
Choosing the Right Cleanser
While the providers at our skincare clinic in Brooklyn Park help you choose the best products based on your specific skin needs, it is ideal to pick a pH-balanced cleanser that cleanses without causing irritation.
Water-based cleansers use gentle surfactants, making your skin feel lighter and cleaner and allowing deeper penetration than oil-based cleansers. However, oil-based cleansers are great for dry skin as they prevent moisture loss.
The Benefits of Water-Soluble Actives
Water-soluble actives in skin care provide anti-inflammatory and regenerative benefits, helping your skin heal and produce quality collagen. Then, your skin barrier can better protect the rest of your body from outside pollutants and toxins.
Moisture vs. Hydration
Dehydrated skin lacks water, while dry skin lacks oil. Moisture comes from lipids, ceramides, and amino acids that create a barrier to keep hydration in. Hydration is the water in the skin’s surface layers. Distinguishing the difference will help you find the right products for your skin.
Making SPF Your BFF
At the end of your morning routine, apply a mineral-based sunscreen with a minimum 30 SPF. This protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays that break down your collagen fibers, which are responsible for keeping your skin healthy and vibrant.
Explore Your Options
Not sure which products are right for your needs? Request an appointment with one of our skin experts or use our complimentary treatment planning tool to explore your best options for skincare products.
