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New Year Skincare: Revitalize Your Skin for a Fresh Start

2025年1月19日 /
As the New Year arrives, everyone hopes to give their skin a brand-new look and greet the wonderful days ahead in the best condition. At this time, skincare measures such as deep cleansing, exfoliation, and skin rejuvenation are particularly crucial. They can help remove the skin dirt and aged cuticles that have accumulated over the past year, allowing the skin to regain its radiance. Next, I’ll introduce the corresponding skincare products and usage methods according to different skin types to help you achieve healthy and glowing skin.

Dry Skin

 

Dry skin has less oil secretion. When it comes to skin rejuvenation care, the mildness of products and subsequent moisturizing and repairing are of great importance.
  • Recommended Cleansing Masks: Cleansing masks containing natural clay ingredients (such as kaolin) and added with plant extracts (like rose essential oil, chamomile extract, etc.) are quite suitable. For example, Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask is a good choice. It can absorb the dirt on the skin surface and clean the pores, and the plant extracts can nourish the skin at the same time, avoiding dry and tight skin after cleansing.

  • Usage: After cleansing your face, apply an appropriate amount of the mask evenly on your face (avoiding the eye and lip areas), with a thickness that can cover the skin tone. Leave it on for 10 – 15 minutes. When the mask is half-dry, gently massage your face in circular motions with warm water, and finally rinse it off thoroughly with clean water.

 

  • Recommended Exfoliating Gels: FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil is a great option for dry skin. It not only can remove makeup but also has good exfoliating effects. Its additive-free formula is mild and can take away the accumulated aged cuticles on the skin surface during the makeup removal process without irritating dry skin.
  • Usage: On dry hands and dry face, take an appropriate amount of the cleansing oil and apply it evenly on your face. Gently massage for about 30 seconds. When the makeup, dirt and aged cuticles are dissolved, emulsify it with water and then rinse it off.
Key Points for Moisturizing and Repairing After Skin Rejuvenation: After skin rejuvenation for dry skin, it’s necessary to use highly moisturizing skincare products as soon as possible. First, pat on a moisturizing toner, such as Lancôme Tonique Confort. It can replenish moisture and initially moisturize the skin. Then apply a serum, like Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, which can deeply repair the skin barrier and enhance the skin’s water-locking ability. Finally, apply a thick layer of a highly moisturizing cream, for example, La Mer Crème de la Mer, to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft and hydrated after the rejuvenation process.

Oily Skin

 

Oily skin has a vigorous oil secretion and is prone to the accumulation of dirt and cuticles. Therefore, products with strong cleansing power but without damaging the skin barrier are needed.
  • Recommended Cleansing Masks: Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores is very popular among people with oily skin. Its activated carbon ingredient has a powerful adsorption ability and can penetrate deep into the pores to suck out excess oil and dirt, leaving the skin clean and refreshed after cleansing.

  • Usage: After cleansing your face, apply the mask evenly on your face (avoiding the areas around the eyes and mouth), with a thickness about that of a coin. Wait for 10 – 15 minutes until the mask is completely dry, and then wash it off with clean water.
  • Recommended Exfoliating Gels: LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Gel is a great choice. It’s especially formulated for combination to oily skin. This exfoliating gel can effectively remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and leave the skin feeling smooth and refreshed. The gentle formula is less likely to cause irritation, and it contains ingredients that help improve the overall texture of the skin.

  • Usage: After cleansing your face with a mild facial cleanser, apply a thin layer of the micro-exfoliating gel evenly on damp skin, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Gently massage with fingertips in circular motions for about 1 – 2 minutes. You’ll notice the dead skin cells starting to roll off. Then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Key Points for Moisturizing and Repairing After Skin Rejuvenation: After skin rejuvenation for oily skin, moisturizing work cannot be ignored. Choose a refreshing toner, such as SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, which can regulate the water-oil balance, inhibit excessive oil secretion and repair the skin. Then use a lightweight serum, like Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, to enhance the skin’s resistance. Finally, use an oil-controlling and moisturizing lotion, such as the lotion in the COSME DECORTE Aloe Vera & Avocado Oil Lotion Set, to make the skin look fresh and healthy.

Combination Skin

 

Combination skin is usually oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and relatively dry on the cheeks. Therefore, skincare products should take into account the characteristics of different areas.
  • Recommended Cleansing Masks: Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask contains Umbrian clay sourced from Italy, which is known for its unique ability to adapt to different skin conditions. It also incorporates chamomile and lavender extracts. The clay works to absorb excess oil in the T-zone, where combination skin tends to be oily. At the same time, the soothing plant extracts like chamomile are beneficial for the drier and more sensitive areas on the cheeks, helping to calm and nourish the skin and reduce any potential irritation.

  • Usage: After cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser, apply the mask evenly over your face. Make sure to apply a thicker layer on the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and a thinner layer on the cheeks. Avoid the eye and lip areas. Let the mask sit on your face for about 10 – 15 minutes. Then, using warm water, gently massage your face in circular motions to help remove the mask completely. Rinse your face thoroughly with clean water..

 

  • Recommended Exfoliating Gels: Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is helpful for exfoliating combination skin. Salicylic acid in it can penetrate deep into the pores to dissolve oil and aged cuticles, improving the problem of clogged pores in the T-zone. Moreover, its concentration is well controlled. As long as it is used correctly, it won’t overly stimulate the relatively dry areas on the cheeks.

  • Usage: After cleansing your face, take an appropriate amount of the serum with a cotton pad and gently wipe your face (paying more attention to the T-zone). It can be used 2 – 3 times a week. When using it for the first time, it’s necessary to build up skin tolerance first and observe whether there is any discomfort on the skin.
Key Points for Moisturizing and Repairing After Skin Rejuvenation: After skin rejuvenation for combination skin, use refreshing and oil-controlling skincare products on the T-zone and focus on moisturizing and nourishing on the cheeks. First, use a moisturizing toner to wipe the whole face, such as Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin, to replenish moisture for the skin. Then apply a lightweight and oil-controlling serum on the T-zone and a moisturizing serum on the cheeks, like Laneige Water Bank Essence. Finally, use different creams for different areas. Use a refreshing cream on the T-zone, such as Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream, and a more moisturizing cream on the cheeks, like Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, to achieve a balanced water-oil state of the skin.

Sensitive Skin

 

Sensitive skin has a thin stratum corneum and a relatively fragile skin barrier. Therefore, when choosing skin rejuvenation products, mildness and non-irritation should be the top priorities.
  • Recommended Cleansing Masks: Winona Sensitive Skin Soothing & Moisturizing Facial Mask is suitable for sensitive skin. It doesn’t contain ingredients that are easy to cause allergies, such as alcohol, fragrance, and pigment. It relies on plant ingredients like purslane extract to clean the skin and relieve discomfort, and it also has a certain moisturizing effect.

  • Usage: After cleansing your face, gently apply the mask on your face and adjust it to fit the skin. Leave it on for 15 – 20 minutes and then take it off. Gently massage your face to help the remaining essence be absorbed by the skin. There is no need to wash it again.

 

  • Recommended Exfoliating Gels: CeraVe SA Renewing Cleanser is suitable for sensitive skin. It contains a low concentration of salicylic acid and is combined with repairing ingredients such as ceramides. It can gently remove aged cuticles while repairing the skin barrier and reducing the risk of skin irritation.

  • Usage: First, wet your face with warm water. Then take an appropriate amount of the cleanser and rub it in your palm to create foam. Gently massage your face (avoiding the eye and lip areas) for about 1 minute, and then rinse it off with clean water.
Key Points for Moisturizing and Repairing After Skin Rejuvenation: For sensitive skin after skin rejuvenation, moisturizing and repairing are of utmost importance. Immediately use a toner with repairing functions, such as La Roche-Posay Toleriane Soothing Protective Lotion, to quickly soothe the skin and enhance its tolerance. Then apply a serum containing ingredients like ceramides and squalane, such as Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules, to repair the skin barrier. Finally, use a repairing and moisturizing cream, like Dr. Yu Skin Barrier Repairing & Moisturizing Cream, to provide comprehensive protection for the skin and help it restore a stable and healthy state after the rejuvenation process.

 

In conclusion, for different skin types when doing skin rejuvenation care in the New Year, it’s necessary to choose the right products according to your own skin type and do a good job in subsequent moisturizing and repairing. Only in this way can the skin regain its radiance and start the new year in a good condition. If possible, it’s better to consult a dermatologist before doing deep skin rejuvenation to ensure the safety and effectiveness of skincare.

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