Confused About What Products Do What?
Not sure how to put together a skin regime for your skin type or skin concern then read Dr Alek Nikolic’s helpful guide.
[quote author=”Dr Alek Nikolic”]“I often get asked what product should one be using or how do I know which products I need in my skin care regime. I have decided to give a quick breakdown in a table form to help everyone in deciding the best treatment regimens for themselves.”[/quote]
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Skincare Product |
Product Use? | Why Should I Use It? |
What Benefits Will I See? |
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(Twice daily A.M. & P.M.) |
To remove makeup, excess oil and to prepare the skin for the rest of the skin care regime. | Using bar soaps or just rinsing with water is not enough to clean your face. In fact doing so may be harmful to your skin. | Skin feels clean and hydrated and ready for skincare products. |
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(Step 2) |
Toners (and that is the good ones) help to smooth, soften, and calm skin. They also add vital hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients after cleansing. | Toners can actually help to reduce redness and dry patches and even add to the hydration of skin. | Daily use will give your skin what it needs to function in a younger, healthier way. |
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(Step 3) |
It is important to remove the dead outer layer of skin correctly: AHAs will exfoliate the surface of skin while BHA exfoliates the surface of skin and inside the pores so a great tool for oily or acne skin sufferers. |
Exfoliating eliminates a build-up of thick dead skin, sebum and clogged pores which otherwise would cause clogged pores, uneven skin tone, dullness, and deeper looking wrinkles. | Your skin will look radiant, smoother, and feel younger |
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(Step 4, if needed) |
After using an AHA or BHA cleanser/exfoliant using benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce inflammation. | Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne. | Your acne will be reduced and even possibly eliminated. |
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(Step 5 if you used Step 4 above for acne) |
Topical treatments used daily or twice daily will over time reduce the appearance of brown marks and pigmentation. | These products such as retinol and Vitamin C tend to prevent melanin production. | It can take a good 10 to 16 weeks to see pigmentation improving from topical products. |
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Anti-Aging/Antiwrinkle Treatment Serum (Step 3 or Step 4/5 depending on above) Applies twice daily A.M. & P.M. |
Anti-Oxidants are a great way to reduce environmental ski cell damage. | Anti-Oxidant serums help to reduce free radicle damage, increase collagen and elastin production, reduce redness ad even improve skin elasticity, reduce pigmentation and pore number and size. | Simply put allows skin cells to behave young again. Expect a more glowing and radiant skin. |
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(Step 4 or Step 5/6 depending on above) Applied A.M. |
To protect the skin from harmful UV damage. Specifically zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide reflect UV rays. Look for SPF 30 or higher. | Sun damage is the biggest culprit when it comes to ageing our skins. Protection is a number one priority for further ageing of the skin. | Prevention of future pigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines and rough textured skin. |
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Morning Anti-Aging/Antiwrinkle Moisturizer (the last step) |
Keeps skin cells hydrated and plump and protected against environmental changes. | Very simply all skin types require moisture even oily skin. | Plumper fuller skin with less fine lines and dry patches. |
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Evening Anti-Aging/Antiwrinkle Moisturizer (the last step) |
After cleansing skin needs essential ingredients to keep it moisturised through the night. | Moisturisers keep the skin cells functioning normally and help to keep the sin smooth and supple. | Wake up with a plumper looking skin eliminating dry patches and rough texture. |
| All products that have specific skin condition uses such as masques, oil control gels, pigmentation, and lip care. | These products are added as an extra step to either:
hydrate skin, absorb excess oil, calm skin, etc. |
Result is dependent on the skin concern and product used. |
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Need More Info?
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Further Reading & Recommended In Depth Articles:
- How To Tackle Men’s Skincare
- How To Plan Your Skin Care Regime
- How to Perfect Your Skin-Care Routine
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For More Skincare Advice:
- Take Our Skin Assessment: see immediate recommendations for your skin type and/or skin concern
- Take Dr Alek Nikolic’s Face2Face Skin Consultation: get personal recommendations for your skin from Dr Alek
This makes it all so quick and easy, will be following your advice!