There is a certain age when most people realize that their skin does not take care of itself and might need a rejuvenation. While it is easy to enjoy the benefits of youthful skin and turn to skin rejuvenation clinics when you start to notice changes, you can instead increase the effectiveness of the techniques when you have a good skin care practice. Skin rejuvenation is a long process, and it will need a comprehensive skincare routine combined with healthy habits. If you are still not convinced, read further to know why it is important for you to have a solid skincare practice and its role in skin rejuvenation.

What is skin rejuvenation?

Before jumping into the details, it is important to know what it means to get your skin rejuvenated. With age, due to exposure to the sun and pollution, our skin changes a great deal. Skin rejuvenation refers to the procedures that help your skin revitalize, making it look healthier and younger. 

Skin rejuvenation techniques might involve non-invasive procedures like laser resurfacing to minimally invasive ones like Botox. These usually deal with small to mild changes in the skin. 

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 Why do we need a skincare routine?

While the skin rejuvenation procedures can help, they alone cannot ensure healthy skin. You will still need the aid of the proper skincare routine to keep away further damage and also prevent the need for complex surgical care. Here are some benefits that a good skincare practice offers.

• Keeps skin healthy: A good skincare practice will help us shed the dead skin cells and keep the skin glowing and healthy. 
• Prevention of future damage: Another great advantage of having an effective skincare routine is that it helps to treat your skin before the need arises. Most people do not concern themselves with a routine unless the age spots or wrinkles show up. For the skin to be healthy, it is important to protect and nourish it. 
• Youthful skin: Starting the skincare routine means fewer wrinkles and damage. This leaves you with radiant and healthy skin, which makes you look young for your age.
• Confidence boost: Good skin can help you feel better about yourself, thus helping you with your mental health. 

Following a good skincare routine might look like an exhausting process, but in reality, all you need is consistency. This can be done by using dermatologist-recommended skincare products. Your skincare practice can involve daily use products like moisturizers and anti-aging serums, along with the occasional use of chemical peels and laser treatments. 

What are some best skin care practices, and what is the right age to start it?

As mentioned before, there are various levels of skin care practice, and starting them at the right time is crucial for your skin health. Here are some vital skin care practices and the right time to start them.

Sunscreen

If there is only one skincare product that you can take with you to the end of the world, never hesitate to pack your sunscreen. While ample sun exposure is good for us, too much can cause a lot of skin damage, even leading to skin cancer in extreme cases. Thus, dermatologists recommend even use physical sunscreen (ones with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) for newborn babies. 

Chemical sunscreens are more effective, but since they get absorbed by the top layer of the skin, they can cause irritation and redness and therefore are not recommended for children. When choosing a sunscreen, go with the ones that offer broad-spectrum protection and have an SPF level of at least 30. Make sure to carry with you your sunscreen even when it is cloudy.

Exfoliator

Our skin starts to develop acne and pimples from a very young age. Teens are the most prone to it, and thus it is better to start exfoliating once or twice a week from the beginning of the teen years. 

Exfoliants tend to clean the pores and dead cells from your face, thus preventing acne and pimples. Whether you have oily or dry skin, exfoliating is for everybody since it helps you attain smooth and healthy skin.

Moisturizers

Your skin is too oily or too dry can cause damages, and moisturizers can help you with that. Moisturizers fill your skin pores, keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. It will reduce the appearance of blemishes along with the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles. Thus make sure to incorporate moisturizer into your skincare routine as soon as possible with our recommendation to start in your late teens.

Chemical peels

Chemical peels help you shed the dead skin cells easily since it loosens the bond that holds them together. This will make your skin look younger. You can stick with exfoliating in your teens and start the use of chemical peels in your early 20s.

Chemical peels are similar to exfoliating your skin at home but on steroids. You can also customize the fruit acid used in the chemical peels according to the need of your skin. At the end of the procedure, you will be left with pore-free and smooth skin that easily takes makeup. 

Laser treatments

Laser treatment can help you safely with a variety of problems like the removal of acne scarring, sun spots, and wrinkles. Thus it is never too early to get laser treatment, but dermatologists would recommend you to wait till your late teens or early 20s. It is important that you select a professional skin rejuvenation clinic to get these procedures done since it has to be done by certified practitioners.

Rani MD

Everyone has a different type of skin and needs different care. We at Rani MD are quick to realize that. We consider the special needs of the diverse ethnic groups residing in the Bay area to employ state-of-the-art techniques for skincare. Want to know more about skin rejuvenation and skin care practices? Call us at 408-294-2399