To have a signature skincare routine is one of the best satisfactions one can have, but not all are lucky enough to have it. Creating a personalised regimen often takes many trials and errors. And for some, it can be difficult to embrace the change once your favourite skincare products no longer work like you once expected.
How would you know if your skincare products are failing you? Here are signs of when you should ditch and switch before it’s too late:
1. Your skin becomes too dry
Dry patches are uncomfortable and tough to cover up with makeup. If you’re prone to experience skin dryness, it’s best to refrain from ingredients that may cause dryness such as retinoids and benzoyl peroxide1.
Some may confuse dry skin with dehydrated skin. Dry skin is defined as a skin type that is dry and flaky as a result of a lack of oil and natural moisturising factors (NMF). Meanwhile, dehydration is a condition that occurs when there’s a lack of water in your skin. This can happen to anyone, regardless of skin type. With dehydrated skin, you may notice tired eye appearance, itchiness, skin dullness & more fine lines or wrinkles.
2. Your skin becomes too oily
In contrast, your skin can also become too oily after using the wrong products. At times, over-using products like exfoliants or cleansers can also cause excess oiliness when you are just hoping for a dewy finish.
A common misconception is that people with oily skin should avoid moisturisers – and that is definitely not true. When you skip using a moisturiser, your skin will overcompensate for the loss of hydration with more oil, leading to more problems. It’s important to choose the right moisturiser for your skin to keep it healthy and balanced.
3. Breakouts
Experiencing a new zit here and there could be skin purging2, a condition that can happen when you use products that help to increase cell turnover. In such situations, preexisting microcomedones can emerge to the skin’s surface and turn into whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, and cysts, which would happen in areas that you would usually get breakouts. If you are experiencing breakouts in new areas, then this may be a reactive breakout; a frustrating condition that means it’s time for something new.
4. Increased irritation and sensitivity
Irritation, burning, itchiness and tingling sensations can be a sign of inflammation. When this happens, you should stop using your products immediately. It’s important to focus on repairing and taking care of your skin barrier to avoid further damage by using hydrating ingredients and humectants (ingredients that draw moisture into the top layer of skin) to seal in moisture.
5. You’re not seeing results
No skincare routine can guarantee perfect skin. However, if you have been hoping to achieve glowing or glass skin after so many experiments but to no avail, it’s time to switch. Your skincare routine should be something that you enjoy, rather than giving you a headache. So it’s not wrong to upgrade your regimen in order to achieve your desired look.
What makes a good skincare routine?
You would want to use products that care for, soothe, and protect your skin. Ingredients are the key to knowing the right match. Here are some tips on what to look for in a product:
Hydrating function
It’s important to use a moisturiser that can lock in hydration and moisture so the skin stays healthy and plump. It’s also a good idea to use a night moisturiser that can restore moisture to the skin all night long, allowing it to build reserves for the next day. Besides that, you can add on some cooling hydration mist during the day as an extra way to soothe your skin.
Skin barrier protection
The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin, which plays an important role to defend your body against continuous environmental threats and protect your body’s critical water balance3. Conditions like dryness and itchiness can signal a disturbance in the skin barrier, so it’s important to strengthen it by reducing the amount of water loss from your skin.
Safe ingredients
This is self-explanatory. You should use products that are certified for their safety and sourced from natural ingredients. Base your choices on a reliable brand with a trusted product range.
If you’re still searching for a skincare that suits you, look no further than Elysyle Naru Hydra. The skincare set is formulated with hydrating ingredients like Saccharide Isomerate (SI Extract) and Fission Yeast to provide all the hydration your skin needs, paired with C2A Complex, a pollutant blocker which contains a unique combination of 6 ingredients with strong antiradical power to keep your skin shielded against environmental threats.
Exclusively designed and formulated in Japan, Elysyle Naru Hydra approaches long-lasting hydration for all skin types by delivering optimum and lasting hydration in 3+1 simple steps. The meticulously crafted skincare set applies a unique R3+ solution to REHYDRATE, REINFORCE, and REVITALISE your skin while DEFENDING against external pollutants and irritants for visibly plumper and bouncier skin.
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1 https://www.insider.com/change-skincare-routine-2018-3
2 https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-breakouts-and-skin-purging