Skincare is something that many people mean to prioritize but is something that quickly falls by the wayside when life gets busy. Nevertheless, a cursory splash of water and a scrub with some soap each day may get your skin cleaner than it was before, but it certainly won’t help it to stay as healthy and youthful as it could. Only a daily skincare routine can ensure that your skin is in the best possible condition.

So, why is it important to invest in a great skincare routine? Let’s find out.

Skincare routines help your skin to look younger

Aging is inevitable, but you can help your skin to look younger for longer provided that you take good care of it. One of the main ways you can achieve this is by regularly exfoliating your skin. This removes old, dead skin cells that could otherwise build up on the surface and cause your skin to look dry, dull and lacklustre. Removing these old skin cells reveal fresher, younger skin beneath. It also encourages the growth of more new skin cells which look equally more youthful.

All skin types are different

Do you have a friend who doesn’t have a skincare routine, but that looks youthful and fabulous? It may just be luck. Everyone’s skin is different, and some people’s needs a little extra care than others. For this reason, we strongly recommend that all skincare routines are tailored to the individual. There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach that will work.

Prevent skin issues from forming

People with healthy skin are less likely to experience a variety of skin-related issues such as acne, dry skin and wrinkles. When you take the time to invest in a good skincare routine, you can help ensure that your skin is as healthy as possible, and this makes skin problems like these less likely to occur. Not only will this save you from potential stress and even embarrassment, but it could also save you money in the long run.

Great skin boosts your confidence

Everyone wants to feel confident about their appearance, but this can be difficult to achieve when you suffer from problems with your skin. Although cosmetics can be used to cover some imperfections, using them can make skin issues worse. If you want to be able to leave the house without feeling as though you are hiding under a layer of makeup, investing in a good skincare routine is the best place to start.

Beautiful skin is a marathon and not a sprint

It’s never too late to start a skincare routine, and the choices that you make today may not have a significant impact on your current skin, but they will on your skin in the future. For example, wearing SPF every day now may not make you look any different at the present time, but by protecting your skin in this way, you could help prevent signs of premature aging and sun damage, such as hyperpigmentation and fine lines/wrinkles, for longer in the future. This is something that could help your skin to look youthful for longer. Make sensible choices today for better skin tomorrow.  

If you are confused about what a good skincare routine entails, or if you would like to obtain some other advice and support, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at Maria M. LoTempio M.D. FACS. in New York, New York at 347-434-8600.