Personalised Skincare: A Safe, Practical Routine

Personalised Skincare: A Safe, Practical Routine

Start with a simple foundation

A useful cosmetic routine may begin with gentle cleansing, a moisturiser suited to the degree of dryness and broad-spectrum daytime sun protection with at least SPF 30 and adequate UVA protection.

Add one product for one clear aim

Choose the finished product and instructions rather than relying on the words personalised, natural, organic or clinical. Introduce one active cosmetic product at a time so that irritation can be identified and the result can be judged fairly.

Review rather than continually adding products

Allow a reasonable period to assess tolerability and appearance. If the routine causes persistent irritation, simplify it. A longer or more expensive routine is not automatically safer or more effective.

Cosmetic scope

A questionnaire or photograph can help record preferences, but it cannot establish the cause of a new, changing or unexplained symptom. Those concerns should be assessed appropriately before products or a cosmetic procedure are recommended.

Clinic procedures are a separate decision

A daily routine cannot reproduce an injectable, peel, laser, light or device-based treatment. If a procedure is being considered, the consultation should cover suitability, exact treatment, realistic benefit, risks, recovery, aftercare and alternatives.

Scope of this article

Dr Sknn is an independent private aesthetics and cosmetics clinic. This page is limited to cosmetic concerns and treatment considerations. Suitability, risks, recovery and current availability are confirmed during an individual consultation. New, changing or unexplained symptoms should be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional before cosmetic treatment.