How to Treat Major Skin Concerns: Fine Lines & Wrinkles | Hyperpigmentation | Acne | Dark Circles

How many times you try to introduce multiple skincare products just to see immediate results?

Trust me, it would be unfair to tell you something which is completely false often claimed by skincare brands to build up there selling strategies, which could be mistaken by all of us.

More product does not mean better Skin!

Good News, there are certain effective ingredients. The key point is, we must be very patient and consistent while making an approach to treat major skin concerns.

You may have them introduced into your skincare routine whenever you feel there is a need. Although, I would never suggest you experiment with different active ingredients. You might want to pick one active ingredient at a time for both morning and evening skincare routine, while patiently waiting for duration of about 12 Weeks to 16 Weeks to see the actual improvement.

Now, you must be thinking how long does it take for skincare to work? That depends on how intense the skin damage is. Dermatologists say that it takes minimum 28 days but sometimes, it takes longer in case cell turnover rate increases to 60 days due to which cell takes longer time to repair due to poor collagen production.

Retinol (suggested to use at night)

Fine Lines and Wrinkles: 12 – 24 Weeks

Acne: 4 – 12 Weeks

Hyperpigmentation: 24 Weeks

Vitamin C (suggested to use in morning)

Fine Lines and Wrinkles: 12 Weeks

Acne: 6 Weeks

Hyperpigmentation: 6 Weeks

Niacinamide (Anytime)

Fine Lines and Wrinkles: 8 – 12 Weeks

Acne: 8 Weeks

Hyperpigmentation: 4 Weeks

Let’s find out Protection, Prevention and Correction for each Types of Skin Concerns:

1) Hyperpigmentation: It is generally termed for darkening of skin happen due to excess melanin production that deposits onto the skin usually happens due to pregnancy (Melasma), excess of sun exposure, post acne having post inflammatory effect.

Protection: SPF

Prevention: Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Retinoid

Correction: Alpha Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Hydroquinone, Azelaic Acid

2) Wrinkles: Wrinkles are lines and creases that are forms due to aging.

Protection: Due to UV sunlight, excess free radicals can produce which may damage the cellular macromolecules and destabilize the membranes of keratinocytes, resulting premature skin wrinkle and excessive melanin secretion. Choose SPF between 30 to 50 protection

Prevention: Niacinamide, Retinoid, Vitamin C, Controlling Facial Expressions

Correction: Ceramides and Peptides, Stem Cells

3) Dark Circles: Dark Circles are when you see physical pigmentation on your under-eye area and are common in men and women. Often accompanied by bags, dark circles can make you appear older than you are. Caused by various factors such as fatigue, age, dehydration, loss of sleep, genetical.

Protection: It is very essential to apply an eye cream at least every night, if not twice a day specially starting in your 20s. Regular use of eye cream over time will keep the eyelid skin elastic and can improve or prevent against some fine lines or collagen loss. Apply sunscreen, as sun directly creates pigmentation and dark spots on your face. So, it would definitely help you reduce them

Prevention: Caffeine, vitamin K, Niacinamides ( while using any of the ingredient, I would suggest taking proper sleep)

Correction: Vitamin C, Ceramides, Retinols

4) Acne: It is a skin condition when your hair follicles of skin is clogged with oil, sebum and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.

Protection SPF, AHA/BHA

Prevention: Salicylic Acid, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Retinoids

Correction Benzoyl Peroxide, Sulphur (Sulfur)

• Whiteheads and Blackheads: Retinoid, Salicylic Acid, AHA

• Papules (small pink bumps that form on the skin): Retinoids, Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide

• Pustules (bumps form filled with white and yellow pus) and Cysts (large painful nodules are formed): Needs medical advice.

However, always consult a dermatologist if you have questions about major concerns or if skin is reacting. Only a doctor can determine the problem and would make your skincare routine with best individual approach.

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