The ultimate professional skincare guide

Brighter, clearer, tighter looking skin? Yes please. Here’s what you need you need to know about professional skincare and why you need to add it to your skincare routine.

What does professional skin care mean?

There isn’t a definite criterion to define professional skin care lines, but they do refer to products formulated by brands historically sold in dermatology offices, or brands developed by dermatologists themselves. Professional skin care products generally contain high quality ingredients and higher levels of active ingredients that are known to give results. Professional skin care products are made in smaller batches to ensure actives are fresh and more able to work their magic on your skin. All these factors give the higher price tag.

How do you choose a professional product?
If you want to try professional skincare you don’t have to go out and buy the whole range. The best way to go about it is to choose one skin care concern you’re struggling with and invest in one product to see how it reacts with your skin. For example, start with one product from one category and use it for several weeks to see how you tolerate it and whether you are seeing benefits. Most topical creams take at least 12 weeks of constant use to see results, so be patient and give it a chance to work. For example, if pigmentation is your skin issue, look for products with brightening ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and glycolic acids and use every day.

Mix professional with affordable
Professional products can be expensive, so supplement with more affordable staples. Don’t forget the basics, a cleanser, moisturiser, and sunscreen before going to add that higher level product. These products are the foundation of your skin care so it’s worth seeking out the best combination of products for everyday use before adding the more expensive professional products.