Finding the Best Skincare Routine For Your Skin Type
Dr. Amy Yuan
Dr. Amy Yuan
Dr. Yuan is a data scientist and computational physicist. She has a PhD in Material Science, a Master in Computer Science and a postdoctorate in Computational Physics from Stanford.
Marisa Garshick, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Cornell where she teaches residents about reviewing the latest dermatology literature. Her specialties include general medical dermatology, including adults and pediatrics, and cosmetic dermatology, including neurotoxins, fillers, chemical peels, and lasers.
, Board Certified Dermatologist
While some routines can be mundane, a good skincare routine is a habit you shouldn’t and wouldn’t want to kick. Healthy-looking skin helps us look and feel better and a consistent, personalized regimen is key to maintaining it. Yet, with so many products available, where does one begin?
Where do I start when choosing a skincare routine best for my skin?
The first on your skincare to-do list should be to educate yourself. We no longer fall into generic categories of normal, oily or dry skin types. Even within these categories, no two oily or dry skin types are the same. For example, some may experience oily skin simply due to an overproduction of sebum or some may experience oilier skin due to change of seasons or perhaps due to prescription medication or an existing skin condition.
How can I best determine my specific skin type?
A visit to a licensed aesthetician or dermatologist would be helpful in determining your specific skin type and possibly any underlying conditions, such as rosacea, adult acne or fragrance sensitivity. Once initially identified, you will want to choose a product collection with both day and night skincare options, so you are able to choose what is best for your skin for both a day and night routine. Ultimately, as your skin is as individual as your fingerprints, choosing a skincare collection that allows you to personalize your regimens would be best for your skin health now and into the future.
Why do I need day and night skincare routines?
Many make an error in judgment, believing they can use the same products for day and night beauty regimens. There is a difference. The first step in your morning routine should be washing with a gentle facial cleanser to remove oil, dirt and traces of makeup, followed by a lightweight moisturizer, preferably with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or greater. In these times of climate change, SPF is crucial in protecting your skin from environmental damage and premature aging. In the evening, use the same gentle facial cleanser to remove makeup and environmental stressors (dirt, pollution) that may have attached to your skin during the day. Follow with a richer moisturizer specifically formulated for the night. Other products, such as eye cream, serums or spot treatments may be added, based on skin needs
How do I know I am choosing the best products for my skin?
A good skincare routine starts with choosing the most personalized and customizable skincare possible.
The more customized to your specific skin type, issues, and needs, the more effective the skincare routine will be. Consistent use of these day and night care routines will help keep your skin healthy-looking and in the optimal condition.
Proven Skincare™ is created and backed by chemists and dermatologists and is supported by award-winning beauty data known as The Skin Genome Project™. This project is the most comprehensive skincare database ever created, with information on over 100,000 beauty products, the effectiveness of over 20,000 skincare ingredients, climate and water conditions in specific areas of the world, and so much more.
How does Personalization Benefit My Skin?
With data from the Skin Genome Project, Proven has created a skincare database and quiz so detailed that formulas can be made for you based not only on your specific skin type but on where you live, climate conditions, pollution levels and much more. This beauty-driven data, combined with your quiz answers (covering everything from specific sensitivities, age, ethnicity, lifestyle, diet, skin concerns, sun exposure, travel habits, stress levels (the list continues), enables Proven to create skincare formulas, specifically customized, fine-tuned and tailor-made for your skin. And because of this pin-pointed personalization, changes can be made to your skincare set formulas if there are changes in your skin. Seasonal changes? Skin changes? Moving to a new climate? We can adapt your skincare to your changing needs. You can’t get more personal than that.
Prove it to yourself and your skin. Take the Skin Genome Quiz™ today to and let Proven create a day and a night skincare routine specifically formulated for your unique skin.
