5 New Year’s skin care resolutions you can start immediately

New Year’s resolutions don’t always need to happen on the first of the year. You can wake up and start every day like you start the new year: with a resolution to improve your lifestyle and achieve your goals. One way you can do that is to develop a skin care routine that invigorates you at the beginning of the day and sets your skin up to heal itself at night.

Broad goals like “Be better at skin care” aren’t always effective, so try these easy, targeted tips from Gardens Dermatology instead and see how they work for you in 2023 and beyond. Your skin will thank you for it!

• Add something to your current routine

Every routine has to start somewhere. If you don’t have any skincare products in your bathroom, this is the easiest resolution you can make. Add a sunscreen, moisturizer, or cleanser to your collection. Then build upon each step to form a routine that meets your needs. As you become more advanced and in tune with your body’s needs, you can pay more attention to problem areas like your hands, face, legs, or feet. Soothe those areas with a new lotion or facemask.

• Evaluate your skin

A daily check might be the most important step you add to your routine, and all it takes is a few minutes of your time. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they are 70 years old. It’s also the most common type of cancer across the world, so make sure to follow the ABCDE method of checking your skin consistently.

• Match the product to the purpose

Just because you found the item in the skincare aisle doesn’t mean it’s an all-purpose product. The skin on your face is constructed differently than the skin on your arms and legs. Because of that, many skincare products are designed specifically for certain skin types and tones. Keep these facts in mind when you buy your skin care products. Buying one type of lotion might save you time and money, but it won’t effectively address the problems you’re having on certain areas of your skin.

• Change how you shower

You might be throwing away money on products to address your dry skin when you can solve the problem by showering differently. Long showers and hot water can contribute to excessively dry skin. Bathe faster, adjust the water temperature, blot your skin with a towel when you’re done, and don’t forget to moisturize afterward to trap all that moisture into your skin.

• Visit a dermatologist

Talk to the experts who can evaluate your skin and make specific diagnoses for what you need. Dermatologists can help you track changes in your skin, recommend products, treat diseases, and guide you on your skin care journey.

The board-certified providers at Gardens Dermatology are available now to help you! Contact them today, at 561-776-7041, to get the most revolutionary care in the skin care industry.