Depending on who you ask, having a self skin-care routine could mean a million different things. Is it putting on the occasional acne-fighting sheet mask? Lining up all 18 of your expensive serums for the perfect pictures? Or is it carefully applying just the right amount of prescription cream to calm down a patch of psoriasis without feeling too greasy? The truth is, of course, that it can be all of the above-and each skin-care routine is necessarily as unique and individual as the person following it. But as skin care has become trendier and its definition has become wider in scope, it’s also gotten a little more intimidating and confusing for a beginner to get started.
Below are ways To Maintain a Good Self Skin Care Routine:
Use Of Peptides For Self Skin Care
Peptides are known as the building blocks of proteins. They’re made up of short chains of amino acids. In the realm of self skin care, we mostly talk about peptides as building up collagen, a protein your skin needs to keep its structure. Different types of peptides might do the job of bolstering your collagen in different ways, but the most common ones are signaling peptides, which can both stimulate the skin’s collagen production and slow down the natural breakdown of collagen.
Use Of Vitamin C For Self Skin Care
This vitamin is essential for producing collagen and other important compounds in the body. And when it’s applied topically it can function as an antioxidant, thus preventing U.V-related damage. It can also inhibit the production of melanin in the skin, making it a good option for lightening dark spots due to photoaging or other kinds of damage. But beware that all forms of vitamin C are not created equal-some are more or less effective or stable than others.
Retinoids For Self Skin Care
These compounds retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and synthetic retinoids like Adapalene and Tazerac-are one of the only two proven ways to prevent the signs of aging. Retinoids, which are forms of vitamin A, work by stimulating the skin-cell shedding process from below, leading to smoother skin and reduction in both signs of aging and acne. These come in both prescription and over-the-counter products, so if you aren’t satisfied with the results of an over-the-counter option, check with a dermatologist about getting a prescription version. Retinoids are also notorious for causing irritation when you first start using them, so it’s crucial to apply them just a few days a week to start with and to apply moisturizer right after using them.
