How to build your skin care regimen

Choosing the appropriate skin care for your skin type is not an easy task and skin care is not one size fits all. The first step in determining which products are right for you is to understand your skin and look at the products you currently use at home. A few questions to ask are:

· Do you have sensitive skin?

· Do you have existing skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis?

· Are you allergic to anything you’ve used prior?

Skin types are often broken down into four categories: normal, dry, oily, and combination. However, these categories don’t necessarily fit everyone’s skin type which is why often times purchasing pre-packaged, or target solution kits do not always deliver the results you would like to achieve.

There are also many other factors that can affect your skin such as the sun, season change, climate, and even fluctuating hormones. The best way to rejuvenate tired or dull skin is to schedule a consultation or facial with a skin care professional who can look closely beyond the surface of skin to determine your skin type and assess what products you can eliminate or add to your regimen.

As mentioned previously, it is always advised to look at what you’re currently using and what you’ve used in the past. This helps sift out the products that are not compatible with your skin and those you like. We recommend starting with the basics at home: a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. These three products are essential on a daily basis to keep skin clean and properly hydrated to avoid premature fine lines.

There are a number of additional products to consider such as an eye cream, serum, peel, and exfoliant. Serums are lightweight moisturizers that are able to penetrate deeper into the dermis and target skin conditions like large pores, dry and damaged skin cells, and hyperpigmentation. A peel or exfoliant works to gently remove dead and dull skin from the surface and brighten while restoring collagen. Eye creams are beneficial to prevent and treat existing fine lines and wrinkles.

Finding the best products for you may not be an easy task, however, the skin care professionals at InSpa provide complimentary skin care consultations and demos with the award winning skin care lines we carry. Let us help build your skin care regimen by addressing your skin care goals and recommending products best suited for you.

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