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5 Things You Need to Know When Starting a New Skin Care Regimen
Opening a brand-spanking-new bag of beauty goodies feels like celebrating your birthday whenever you want. From testing the texture to watching your skin transform, there’s a reason why shopping for skin care is super fun. The only downside of starting a new skin care regimen is that your face might not always show the results you’d hoped for. (If you have sensitive, finicky skin, you know how it feels to try a trendy moisturiser and suddenly break out.)
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To guide you through your new skin care journey, we gathered some research and put together our best tips. Here is what to expect when you try out a new daily skin care routine.
1. There’s a difference between a normal skin reaction and an allergic reaction
According to dermatologists, you’re bound to notice some kind of reaction, whether your skin likes the new product or not. This can range from mild stinging, burning and itching to red rashes, skin swelling and blisters. For example, it can be an expected irritation reaction, like the mild stinging from an acid toner or the peeling and redness from using a topical cream.
An actual allergic reaction, in contrast, could be painful and long-lived, instead of a mild bout of side effects. If you’re ever concerned, stop using the product immediately and call your dermatologist as soon as possible. Similarly, if a product stings your skin unbearably, wash it off. Beauty does not equal pain in this case. You can then try the product again in a few days and see if your skin can tolerate it.
2. Give your skin time to ease into your new regimen
When you begin a new skin care product, we suggest a slow start. Use it a few times a week at first and monitor how your skin reacts. Sometimes sensitivity is to be expected, as with products containing retinols. But sometimes your skin reacts for other reasons, whether environmental, physical or allergic. So pay close attention to how your skin is talking back to you. Check for dry skin, flaking, redness and, of course, acne.
Your skin may become dry, red and irritated from a product. This can be an expected result from certain products, like acne creams. In that case, reduce the frequency of use and start with one to three times a week. Also give your skin a few days between applications to get used to it. The American Academy of Dermatology explains how to wash your face without irritating it.
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3. Most active ingredients take at least 2 months to show results
Patience is key. Most skin care products with active ingredients can take about two months to show results. Therefore, you will have to be patient and consistent with your new skin care regimen.
4. In some cases, tingling doesn’t mean it’s working
We did mention that beauty doesn’t always mean pain. Still, a bit of tingling can be a happy sign that your skin is responding well. However, there is a fine balance. Generally speaking, skin care and beauty products should not cause irritation and stinging. In fact, irritation can break down collagen and actually speed up skin ageing.
If you notice any reaction, stop using the product and wait a few days for your skin to calm down before trying again. Do you continue to react? Then you are experiencing a reaction to the product and should stop using it. On the other hand, if you experience no reaction, you’re good to continue. You can then increase the frequency, building up to daily use.
5. Know when to call it quits on a new skin care regimen
Think about the areas on your face where you’re putting your new skin care products. Do any of those spots, from your eyes to your cheeks, start to feel uncomfortable? Then it’s time to pack up shop and speak with your dermatologist. Likewise, stop using a product if you have an allergic reaction, such as eyelid or lip swelling or hives.
Some products make you more sensitive to the sun. In that case, take a break from them before and during sunny holidays, when you might be more prone to sunburn. Also stop using a product if redness, burning or swelling persists or occurs each time you use it. A dermatologist can then help you find out if you’re allergic to one of the ingredients. Finally, see a dermatologist if your skin reaction doesn’t improve a few days after you stop the product and over-the-counter skin-calming options don’t help.
After about 6 weeks, you should begin to see the effects of your new skin care regimen, with an improvement in your skin’s texture and feel.
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