Everyone’s skin is different, so there is no one perfect skin care routine that works for everyone. At Maloney Plastic Surgery, our team will work closely with you to create a personalized skin care routine that addresses your skin type, skin concerns, age, lifestyle, and skin goals. We can help you understand the type of skin you have, what is causing your skin concerns, and the skin care product ingredients that are most effective for your skin type and concerns. Using too many products at once, especially if they contain many of the same ingredients, will stress your skin and make it more prone to breakouts and redness. If you want to improve your skin’s texture, tone, and overall appearance, start by doing your research, visiting one of our skin care specialists, and understanding the difference between skin care myths and facts.
The Biggest Skin Care Myths
Skin care myths are ideas that are repeated as facts that really have no scientific or medical basis. The skin care advice that works for one person may not work for you, and certain skin care myths can actually harm your skin or do the opposite of what is intended. When you visit our team for your initial skin care consultation, we will explain how to recognize myths and what the most important skin care facts are for your skin care journey. The biggest skin care myths we hear from our clients at their first consultation are:
- Everyone should exfoliate daily – Not everyone needs to exfoliate, and they certainly don’t need to do it every day. Exfoliation is the process of removing dry, dead, and dull skin cells from your face or elsewhere on your body to allow newer, healthier skin to appear. Exfoliating every day can cause skin irritation, breakouts, dry skin, and other skin problems. We can assess your skin and determine how often you need to exfoliate, and which products, devices, and procedures you should use.
- You don’t need to wear sunscreen in the fall or winter – The sun is still out in the fall and winter, and even if it isn’t hot outside, UV rays can still damage your skin. You should wear sunscreen every day if you plan on being outside for 15 minutes or longer. We can recommend a facial sunscreen that won’t clog your pores or irritate your skin.
- All skin care routines should include toner – Toner isn’t a necessary part of every person’s skin care routine. Toners can exfoliate the skin and remove excess oils, but other products do that as well. Using a toner in combination with other skin care products can dry your skin out and increase your risk of outbreaks or skin irritation.
How to Achieve Flawless Skin
Flawless skin won’t happen overnight, and in order to find out what works best for your skin, you will need to try different products and cosmetic services and determine which ones actually improve your skin color, tone, and texture. It’s best to work with one of our specialists or aestheticians so you won’t have to rely on trial and error or spend more money than necessary to find your perfect skin care routine. An aesthetician is a skin care specialist who has had extensive education and training. At Maloney Plastic Surgery, our licensed aestheticians and skin care specialists can assess the condition of your skin and evaluate your skin concerns in order to determine which services and products will help you achieve your goals. We specialize in:
- Superficial and medium depth chemical peels
- Micropeels
- Microdermabrasion and microdermabrasion plus
- Microneedling
- Diamondglow facials
- Dermasweep with infusion technology
- Injectables
- Morpheus skin tightening procedures
- Medical-grade skin care products
If you’re ready to improve the tone, texture, color, and overall appearance of your skin, schedule a skin care consultation with us at Maloney Plastic Surgery. Our experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly skin care specialists and aestheticians will get to know you and your skin to design a personalized skin care routine that helps you achieve your skin care goals. To learn more or schedule an initial consultation, call us today or schedule an appointment online.
