What to do if I have not been using my skin care routine as prescribed? How to restart skin routine

If you stopped using your products- Restart Skin Routine Now!

If you have not been using your skin care routine as prescribed, its time to get restarted. Skin care only works when you use it. The number one skin care mistake that I see in my dermatology patients is inconsistency.

I try to educate you on what to do and motivate you to do be consistent with skin care products- but sometimes life gets in the way and we fall off track. If you stop using your skin care routine as directed- what should you do?

Restart Skin Routine

Restart skin routine ASAP!

You can find your custom regimen in the tool bar at the top. Look for the colored octagon with the number.

Or click here to find your custom routine for your Baumann Skin Type.

Note that you must be logged in and have taken the quiz for your skin care routine to show.

You can find your Baumann Skin Type results and build your skin care routine here.

Its time to restart skin routine now- every day matters.

Retake the Quiz to Reset Your Routine

If it has been over a month since you stopped your routine or the season has changed, retake the quiz. You will get the most up to date skin care routine advice that will help you restart skin routine. Remember -your skin type can change, so before you restart skin routine, take or retake the quiz.

Retake the quiz to make sure your skin care routine is still correct for you.

Don’t Take A Break From Your Skin Care Routine

Is it good to give your skin a break from products? No! Your skin’s needs depends upon your Baumann Skin Type, but all skin types need the three daily critical skin care products that you must use every day which:

Cleanse

Protect

Repair

Restart skin routine that has all 3 of these steps.

Reasons to stop using skin care

Why did you stop using skin care products? Choose one of the reasons to stop below and maybe we can help. get you back on track.

1. I was lazy or busy and stopped using my skin care routine

Follow @skitnypesolutions on social media and we can help keep you motivated. Check out our interviews with people of different Baumann Skin Types called Skin Type Talks or our interviews with cosmetic scientists called Product Talks on our Skin Type Solutions You Tube Channel.

2. I had a reaction to my products

You can have bad reactions to products for various reasons. You may have:

allergy to cosmetic ingredients

side effects from a new retinol

skin stinging

excessive peeling or dryness

purging (sudden breakout)

inflammation

You can read about how to handle a skin reaction to a new product here.

3. I did not see a difference from the products

If you do not see a difference in your skin:

did not use the correct skin care routine for your skin type

did not use them in the correct skin care routine step order

did not use them long enough

did not not use you entire routine

did not use the products consistently

used products that interacted and reduced the effectiveness of each other

did not use enough of the product

the brand you are using is not one of the best medical grade skin care brands

You can read here to learn why it takes so long to see skin benefits from your skin care products.

Take our skin type quiz to find out which medical grade skin care brands are right for you and what order to use them in. Once you take the quiz, watch your email for instructions on how to use the products, how to know if they are working, and when to change the products or increase the strength of the products.

We want to inspire you to restart skin routine today!

If you have not been using your products because you are confused, take the dermatologist developed skin type quiz.

If you are skin fasting, keep reading to see why our dermatologists do not recommend skin fasting.

Why skin fasting is not good

Every skin type needs cleansing and protection. Most skin types need repair.

Skin fasting deprives your skin of ingredients it needs to maintain good skin health.

Here are reasons to restart skin routine:

All 16 skin types need daily protection from pollution.

All skin types types need daily sunscreen.

All Dry Skin Types need daily moisturization.

All Oily Skin Types need twice a day cleansing with the right cleansers.

All Sensitive Skin Types need daily anti-inflammatory ingredients.

All types with uneven skin tone need skin lightening ingredients.

Dull skin needs exfoliants.

All aging and mature skin types need daily antiaging ingredients.

All Acne-Prone Skin Types need ingredients to decrease acne causing bacteria and decrease TLR-2 activity.

What happens when you stop using moisturizer? How soon will

What happens when you stop using moisturizer?

Skin care benefits will last about 1 day for most moisturizers. How long moisturizing benefits last depends upon the ingredients in the moisturizer.

Humectants pull water onto the skin. Usually the results go away when the humectant is washed off, but 5% and higher of glycerin may give hydration benefits for 48 hours.

Occlusive ingredients prevent water from evaporating off of the skin. Their benefits go away once they are washed off.

Emollients smooth skin by coating the skin surface. Benefits go away when these are washed or rubbed off.

Barrier repair moisturizers have longer lasting benefits. I think the studies show 3-5 days but I could not find the reference to be certain.

So your moisturizer benefits do not last long. The first problem that you may notice when forgetting to use your skin care routine is dehydration. This leads to inflammation which can cause hyperpigmentation and skin aging.

What happens when you stop using Vitamin C Serum?

Vitamin C benefits will last about 4- 6 months. These increase collagen and it takes time for the collagen to break down. But it also takes time for the collagen to build up again when you restart skin routine so you really lose a lot of progress when you stop Vitamin C for over 4 weeks.

How Long do Exfoliant Benefits Last?

Once you stop exfoliants, the benefits go away in about a day. This is because the skin desquamation and keratinization cycle is an ongoing one.

You need to exfoliate every day if skin is dull. But be careful when you restart skin routine with exfoliants. Many products have exfoliating effects that you may not realize such as retinoids, acids and Vitamin C.

Replenish Expired Products

Once you open Vitamin C, retinol and other serums, they tend to evaporate, oxidize and lose potency. So unless you kept your skin care in a refrigerator, you need to get new products if they have been open for over 6 months. Retinol and Vitamin C should be replaced 10 weeks after opening unless kept in the fridge. (If in fridge they should last 3 months open).

Shop by your Baumann Skin Type to find specific products

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Is it good to give your skin a break from products?

You always want to use some type of skincare products. Most can be used all the time without a break.

It is not necessary to give your skin a break from products or skin fast.

There are a few exceptions.

Tyrosinase inhibitors, which are used to lighten dark spots, should be stopped very 3 -4 months for 2-4 weeks. Your skin develops tachyphylaxis, which means it gets used to products and they stop working.

This is why we recommend a 2 stage regimen when treating dark spots on the skin such as melasma.

You may have heard of a hydroquinone holiday. This is when you stop this skin lightener for 2-4 weeks to help increase effectiveness.

Do I need to cycle skin care products?

Skin cycling is a new trend that is hurting the consistency of use of many important products. Do not skin cycle unless directed by your dermatologist or Skin Type Solutions trained skin care expert.

Restart skin routine and we will give you advice on when to change your skin care products in the emails you will receive after taking the quiz to find your skin type.

How long will it be until my skin loses skin benefits

How long the benefits of skin care last after stopping the products depends upon what your underlying skin concerns are and what products you were using.

Not all ingredients have been studied for how long the benefits last, but we do know a lot about how long retinoid benefits last. You can read more here about what happens when you stop using a retinoid like retinol.

Why to Restart Skin Routine?

Consistency matters!

You get the best results when you sue the correct skin care every day and do not take a break.

So if you stopped your skin care products or just completed skin fasting and are ready to restart skin routine – get back on the best skin care routine for your skin type now!

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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