We all love trying out new skincare products, but it’s easy to get carried away. Products often promise amazing results and healthy skin. But are these new products doing your skin any favors? You might think you’re nourishing your skin, but you may be damaging your skin with the wrong products. 

## Signs You’re Using the Wrong Products
Have you been trying out a new skincare routine? Not all products work with all skin types! In fact, you may be using a product with active ingredients that just weren’t designed for you or your skin concerns. They can cause redness and inflammation, or even lead to more breakouts. 

Using the wrong products can weaken your skin barrier rather than strengthening it. The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin, and it’s filled with fatty acids, lipids, proteins, and ceramides. The skin barrier maintains moisture, prevents dehydration, and protects the deeper layers of your skin. Damaging the skin barrier can lead to dehydrated skin, irritation, and more.

### 1. Dehydrated, dry, and dull skin

One of the first signs of damage is seeing dry, dull, or dehydrated skin. If your skin barrier is damaged, your skin can’t retain moisture and you’ll start to notice dry or irritated patches on your skin. Boost your moisturizing routine to rehydrate and protect your skin.

### 2. Your skin feels tingly or sore

Have you noticed stinging or soreness when you touch your skin? You’ve probably stripped back the skin barrier, leaving sensitive layers of skin exposed to pollutants or harsh products. Take a break from exfoliation and give your skin a chance to recover. 

### 3. You have redness or breakouts

You might be damaging your skin with the wrong products if you notice breakouts, redness, and skin irritation. Look for products that are pH balanced to prevent further breakouts and help your skin heal.

### 4. Your skin feels itchy

Are you fighting the urge to scratch your skin? If you have itchy or sensitive skin, your skin barrier may be weak, allowing pollutants or irritants to enter the skin. Add vitamins C and E to your skincare routine to strengthen the skin barrier.

## How to Keep Your Skin Healthy
The best way to maintain skin health is with a simple skincare routine that’s designed for your skin type. Make sure you use products at will protect your skin barrier, and ask your dermatologist about your products if you’re not sure.

Creating a simple skincare routine is a great way to keep your skin healthy. A perfect routine usually includes cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, using products for your skin type and skin concerns. Make sure you’re using products that protect the skin barrier, and don’t strip the skin.

Regular aesthetic treatments can also help maintain your skin barrier! Microneedling and chemical peels can boost collagen and elastin production, enhance new skin cell growth, and give you fresh and glowing skin. Contact us for a consultation, and find out more about the treatments and products that are right for your skin.


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