Have you ever copied someone’s “holy grail” skincare routine only to end up red, blotchy, and questioning every life choice? Oh yeah, you’re not alone. There’s so much advice out there on what skincare investments you should be making. But that’s so cookie-cutter. Besides, what works magic on one person’s face can have yours throwing a fit.
Seriously, it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation, no matter how many times TikTok tells you otherwise. All of those 20-step Korean skincare videos and “eating your way to clear skin” might help one person, but they might not actually help you out. See the problem?
Your Skin Type Runs the Show
Alright, so you can just go ahead and think of your skin type as the “diva backstage”. Sure, that might sound weird, but bear with it for a second. Alright, so there are dry, oily, combo, and sensitive types of skin, and each one demands its own treatment. Now, you need to know what your skin type is, because if you ignore it, well, it’s not going to end well. So, while a rich cream might feel like heaven for dry skin, but will have oily skin looking like you’ve dipped your face in a fryer.
Now, it can get worse, because most people only figure out their type after their bathroom shelf starts looking like a chemist’s (or a giant stash of what influencers show off in their bathroom). But once you know what you’re working with, you stop playing the skincare guessing game and start actually seeing results. Of course, sometimes you don’t need to figure it out, as a dermatologist can help you out instead.
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Those Trends will Tempt You
Yeah, it’s true, TikTok’s great for quick laughs and general entertainment. But for skincare? It’s a minefield. One week, everyone’s smearing Vaseline like it’s a miracle; next week, they’re fermenting rice water in their bathrooms. And who knows what will be the next ridiculous skincare trend, but it’s obviously going to be something dermatologists probably aren’t going to agree with.
It’s fun, sure, but most of those trends aren’t tailored to you. Instead, you need to learn about the ingredients going on your face, like what Skin Science offers. You need to know what interacts with your skin rather than copying some influencer’s 12-step routine. Your face deserves better than being a test subject for internet experiments.
Skin Changes its Mind All the Time
Well, not literally, of course, but you know what this means. Like skin can be “moody” or at least that’s how it feels. One week it’s glowing, the next it’s flaking pretty badly, and you’re not doing anything new either. It all comes down to seasons, stress, and hormones, and yes, they all take turns messing with your skin. So that’s why routines that stay the same all year usually flop.
Just Do it for You, Not for the Internet
At the end of the day, the whole point is finding what works for your face. No, not anyone else’s, just yours. Forget the girl online swearing her £80 serum will “change your life.” Your skin isn’t her skin. And when you figure out what actually works for you, those trends will never help.
Have you ever copied someone’s “holy grail” skincare routine only to end up red, blotchy, and questioning every life choice? Oh yeah, you’re not alone. There’s so much advice out there on what skincare investments you should be making. But that’s so cookie-cutter. Besides, what works magic on one person’s face can have yours throwing a fit.
Seriously, it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation, no matter how many times TikTok tells you otherwise. All of those 20-step Korean skincare videos and “eating your way to clear skin” might help one person, but they might not actually help you out. See the problem?
Your Skin Type Runs the Show
Alright, so you can just go ahead and think of your skin type as the “diva backstage”. Sure, that might sound weird, but bear with it for a second. Alright, so there are dry, oily, combo, and sensitive types of skin, and each one demands its own treatment. Now, you need to know what your skin type is, because if you ignore it, well, it’s not going to end well. So, while a rich cream might feel like heaven for dry skin, but will have oily skin looking like you’ve dipped your face in a fryer.
Now, it can get worse, because most people only figure out their type after their bathroom shelf starts looking like a chemist’s (or a giant stash of what influencers show off in their bathroom). But once you know what you’re working with, you stop playing the skincare guessing game and start actually seeing results. Of course, sometimes you don’t need to figure it out, as a dermatologist can help you out instead.
Those Trends will Tempt You
Yeah, it’s true, TikTok’s great for quick laughs and general entertainment. But for skincare? It’s a minefield. One week, everyone’s smearing Vaseline like it’s a miracle; next week, they’re fermenting rice water in their bathrooms. And who knows what will be the next ridiculous skincare trend, but it’s obviously going to be something dermatologists probably aren’t going to agree with.
It’s fun, sure, but most of those trends aren’t tailored to you. Instead, you need to learn about the ingredients going on your face, like what Skin Science offers. You need to know what interacts with your skin rather than copying some influencer’s 12-step routine. Your face deserves better than being a test subject for internet experiments.
Skin Changes its Mind All the Time
Well, not literally, of course, but you know what this means. Like skin can be “moody” or at least that’s how it feels. One week it’s glowing, the next it’s flaking pretty badly, and you’re not doing anything new either. It all comes down to seasons, stress, and hormones, and yes, they all take turns messing with your skin. So that’s why routines that stay the same all year usually flop.
Just Do it for You, Not for the Internet
At the end of the day, the whole point is finding what works for your face. No, not anyone else’s, just yours. Forget the girl online swearing her £80 serum will “change your life.” Your skin isn’t her skin. And when you figure out what actually works for you, those trends will never help.
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