Personalised Skincare: Why it's important and how it can help you achieve your skin goals
Personalised Skincare
We all have unique skin types and concerns, which means that a one-size-fits-all approach to skincare simply doesn't work. This is why personalised skincare is becoming increasingly popular, and what you may be looking for to achieve your skin goals.
We all have unique skin types and concerns, which means that a one-size-fits-all approach to skincare simply doesn't work. This is why personalised skincare is becoming increasingly popular, and what you may be looking for to achieve your skin goals.
In this blog, let’s take a closer look at what we mean by personalised skincare, why it's important, how medical aesthetics treatments allow for a greater degree of personalisation than over-the-counter skincare products, and some of the aesthetic treatments that can be adapted to your unique needs.
What is personalised skincare?
Personalised skincare is a bespoke approach to skincare that considers your unique skin type, concerns, and goals.
It involves a thorough consultation with a professional who will assess your skin and create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. This can include a combination of treatments, products, and lifestyle changes that work together to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.
One of the many benefits of personalising your skincare is that your ongoing skincare and maintenance regime can continue to be adapted to your skin’s changing needs. For example, addressing issues such as hormone changes or skin ageing.
Why is personalised skincare important?
It’s easy to see why demand for personalised skincare is growing and why it was (correctly) predicted to be a big beauty trend in 2023.
Personalised skincare is:
Tailored to your unique needs: As we’ve already mentioned above, everyone's skin is different, and personalised skincare allows for a treatment plan tailored specifically to your skin type, concerns, and goals.
More effective: Personalised skincare treatments are more effective because they address the root cause of your skin concerns, rather than simply treating the symptoms.
A time and money saver: By targeting your specific skin concerns, personalised skincare can save you time and money overall by avoiding the trial-and-error approach of using multiple over-the-counter products that may not work.
Great for your confidence: Achieving your skin goals through personalised skincare can boost your confidence and improve your overall well-being.
How do medical aesthetics treatments allow a greater degree of personalisation?
Medical aesthetics treatments allow for a greater degree of personalisation because they’re designed for use by trained professionals who have a deep understanding of skin biology and physiology.
A skilled and experienced aesthetician can assess your skin type and concerns and create a bespoke treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. Additionally, medical aesthetics treatments use high-quality, medical-grade products and equipment that are not available over the counter.
Which aesthetics treatments can be personalised?
Many good aesthetics treatments can be personalised. If we look specifically at the treatments available here at Medikaur, some that offer the greatest degree of customisation are:
Skin peels
A skin peel is a treatment that uses a chemical solution to exfoliate the top layer of skin, revealing smoother, more radiant skin underneath. We can tailor the strength and type of peel to your skin type and concerns.
At Medikaur, we use lighter and medium depth skin peels because they offer visible skin improvements without the recovery time associated with stronger chemical peels. We have peels that can support better hydration, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fight environmental damage, strengthen your skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, help treat and prevent acne, and more.
Skin needling
Skin needling is a treatment that uses tiny needles to create microchannels (i.e., microscopic puncture wounds) in your skin. The microchannels close straightaway but stimulate the body's natural healing response. This promotes the fresh production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, which are the building blocks of strong, healthy skin.
Again, it’s possible to adjust the depth and intensity of the treatment based on your skin's needs. Multiple treatments create cumulative improvements.
Dermaplaning
With this treatment, we use a medical scalpel to slough away dead cells from the surface layer of the skin. While this might sound a little alarming, you will be in the safe hands of a trained practitioner.
One of the benefits of this treatment is that the aesthetician can adapt and target it to issues you want to address. It’s particularly well-tolerated by dry and sensitive skin. We can also use dermaplaning to prep your skin for peels or serums.
Prescription skincare
Prescription skincare products contain active ingredients that are not available in over-the-counter products. These tend to offer better and longer-lasting results because they penetrate deeper into the epidermis to address specific skincare issues.
Like the other treatments above, prescription skincare, such as the Zo® Skin Health range, offer a high degree of personalisation and can address a wide range of concerns, either used alone or alongside other treatments.
Your personalised skincare
Personalised skincare is a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping you achieve healthy, radiant skin. It’s about understanding what’s best for you and tailoring your skincare treatments to your unique needs. In turn, you can achieve your skin goals more effectively, save time and money, and boost your confidence.
If you like the sound of the treatments above or you want to discuss your options for truly personalised skincare, book a consultation for a thorough skin assessment and tailored treatment plan.