SKINCARE ROUTINE AND EXPERT ADVICE
We were all born with skin, but we weren’t born with the knowledge to know how to identify and treat skincare problems. In all stages of life, our skin changes according to seasons, environment, aging, and many stressors. Add that to the unknown of skincare and you have a frustrating journey to improving the appearance of your skin.
One could spend countless hours sifting through an ocean of skincare products online and on the store shelves before realizing it all gets a little too overwhelming reading label after label. And no one wants to spend money on products or tools that probably won’t work for us in the long run. But how can we start making better choices for our skin when we don’t even know what skin type we have and even if we do, we don’t understand ingredients needed to improve our specific skin type or condition?
Knowing it’s not easy to make a purchase decision for yourself, there are alternative options to seeking skincare advice in your journey to healthy glowing skin. But the soaring rise of social media influencers and YouTube channels doesn’t offer much personalized expert advice either. A person’s best bet is to at least seek out a licensed skincare professional to help shorten the struggle.
If you have a medical skin condition, naturally you should seek a medical care provider (physician or dermatologist). Medical skin concerns, such as warts, inflamed lesions, moles, a suspicious growth, possible skin infection, etc. should be treated by a medical provider. Using online resources may not help you in these situations.
However, if you’re someone who’s looking to improve the appearance of your skin, such as with premature aging, fine lines and wrinkles, acne blemishes, discoloration, sun damage, etc., you can certainly seek a medical provider, put if you are only seeking to improve the appearance of skin, a licensed skincare provider or esthetician may be all you need. A licensed esthetician may refer you to your medical provider if you have a condition that may require medical advice.
After a skin analysis, a licensed esthetician can help you improve your skin with a myriad of customized skincare treatments, such as facials, masks, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, to name a few.
Your licensed esthetician can also help you determine the best skincare products to use at home while you have professional skincare treatments in clinic.
One visit to a licensed professional can give worlds of education and expert advice on your skin and product use, so that you don’t have to become frustrated while spending hours trying to learn on your own.
Always be on the lookout for free consultations with these specialists and take advantage of them. But be warned, you definitely want to make sure they are licensed according to your state’s requirements, before performing any facial treatments on you. Having a safe and positive skincare outcome is always the goal.
Remember, many licensed skincare professionals and physicians spend years of study and training when it comes to skin, so let them help you alleviate some of the burden in your skincare journey. As mentioned earlier, one visit may be all it takes to help you make more educated decisions for yourself and your skin.