Skincare Trends 2021

A new year always brings new trends, especially in an ever-changing industry such as Beauty. This can be related to hot ingredients, new treatments, and innovative business tools. While certain trends will continue to be prominent in 2021, we will also see new trends emerge. Only time will tell what fads will happen this coming year.

What is trending for 2021?

A new year always brings new trends, especially in an ever-changing industry such as Beauty. This can be related to hot ingredients, new treatments, and innovative business tools. While certain trends will continue to be prominent in 2021, we will also see new trends emerge. Only time will tell what fads will happen this coming year. There’s a prediction that the beauty industry will grow from $81.1 billion in 2019 to $128.7 billion in 2030, provided by Prescient &Strategic Intelligence. This prediction has been influenced by a few things such as a rise in the aging population, a growing prevalence of skin diseases, more time spent learning about skincare and self-care, and a growing number of influencers encouraging others to indulge in taking care of their skin. As an aesthetician, building out your treatments and making them specific to your business can really set you apart by revealing where you excel in your skillset. With this, we are seeing a focus on a few things:

1. Treating “maskne”. The COVID pandemic has required everyone to frequently wear masks which have caused an influx of estheticians treating irritation, inflammation, and acne.

2. Natural look. Less of an emphasis on heavy makeup as we’ve embraced more natural-looking skin. Professional skincare allows our clients to enjoy their makeup-less looks.

3. Products + Tools. Firming, lifting, and toning treatments from both products and tools. This includes ice globes, gua-shua, jade/ice rolling, Micro/Nano Needling, Radiofrequency Microneedling, and liquid facelifts with the use of botox and fillers.

4. Blue Light. Another focus has been on skin compromised by the elements or affected by HEV light that comes from our electronic devices. Blue light has been shown to cause additional aging and damaging effects on our skin. Using products that block the penetration of that light can help slow down the aging process.

5. Skincare protects the skin’s natural microbiome health and contributes to the overall health of the skin, instead of breaking down the skin’s natural system.

We are continuing to see CBD as one of the most popular ingredients but still relatively new to the industry. This has become a healing powerhouse that is used in numerous ways in the industry. We are also seeing Niacinamide and Mandelic Acid as ingredient superstars. These are all powerful ingredients to have in your roster of products that help your clients’ various skin conditions from acne, irritation, compromised barriers, and dry and or dehydrated skin. Which popular ingredient are you most excited to try? Written by Whitney Dickerson

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Breakouts vs. Purging

Skin purging refers to your skin’s reaction to a specific active ingredient that triggers your cell turnover, causing your skin to exfoliate and further bring congestion to the surface of your skin. This is not something to be wary of as it is normal for your skin to experience this.

Dec 16, 2020 11:24:03 AM / by Whitney Dickerson

Is my Acne a sign of Purging or a Breakout?

Have you ever been so thrilled to try a new product only to wake up to skin that isn’t clear? One of two things could be happening here: you could either be experiencing your skin purging, or a breakout is occurring. We are going to break down the difference between both of these to help inform you what to expect, how to help, and what not to do.

Skin purging refers to your skin’s reaction to a specific active ingredient that triggers your cell turnover, causing your skin to exfoliate and further bring congestion to the surface of your skin. This is not something to be wary of as it is normal for your skin to experience this. Typically, this is a reaction when using ingredients such as AHA’s, BHA’s, retinoids, or oxygen products.

Our skin cycle is typically renewed every 28 days but using these types of products sends a signal to speed up the exfoliation process which can cause a period of purging in your skin which allows your skin to reveal healthier skin cells.

A common question that is asked is “If this product is supposed to help my skin, why is it making me break out?”

There is a vast misconception between your skin purging and your skin experiencing a breakout. Purging typically looks like blackheads and flesh-coloured bumps on the skin while breakouts are typically red, irritated, and clogged on areas of the face where they don’t typically occur. A breakout differs from this because it is an indication of a few possibilities of things: clogged pores, an allergic reaction, or an irritation from the product itself. A breakout can be caused by irritation, stress, your cycle, or an incorrect product for your skin.

You will want to pay close attention to what your skin is doing to determine whether your skin is purging or experiencing a breakout. Understanding the difference between the two of these will help you to establish whether to keep using a product or if it is not suited for your skin type. Depending on the person, this cycle of purging typically takes 6-8 weeks for this to occur. If you are not seeing any resolution by then it would be best to seek further assistance from your licensed skin care professional.

Lastly, what you don’t want to do is further irritate your skin. Avoid adding more exfoliants to your skin until it has calmed down. Also, please resist the urge to pick or touch your face. We recommend keeping to a simple gentle skincare routine during this time and don’t forget to always wear your SPF!

Written by Whitney Dickerson

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Determining Your Skin Type

When choosing a skin care regimen, it’s vital to know your skin type. The condition of your skin can determine which cleanser, treatment, balancing, and protecting products you should use. Using the wrong products could lead to an over production of oils, strip the skin’s natural barrier, over dry the skin, or even cause acne.

Dec 21, 2020 11:36:12 AM / by The Institute of Skin Science

What's My Skin Type?

When choosing a skin care regimen, it’s vital to know your skin type. The condition of your skin can determine which cleanser, treatment, balancing, and protecting products you should use. Using the wrong products could lead to an over production of oils, strip the skin’s natural barrier, over dry the skin, or even cause acne. No skin type is better than another.

Using the list below can give a helpful insight into your skin type, making your product choices easier.

Normal Skin

• If you have Normal skin, you do not typically experience breakouts.

• You can start/stop skin care products without reactions or breakouts.

• Normal skin tolerates most ingredients.

• You do not feel like your skin becomes overly dry or oily throughout the day.

• You have minimal fine lines, wrinkles, and your skin looks and feels healthy.

Oily Skin

• If you have oily skin, you probably feel like your shine is very prominent.

• Oily Skin tends to feel and look oily soon after cleansing and throughout the day.

• Controlling your oil production tends to be your top priority which heavily determines your skin care products and makeup choices.

• Even though you are oily, you still need to use a moisturizer to keep your skin in optimal health and to keep your skin from over producing oil.

• Using a well-balanced moisturizer can lessen your production of oil.

• Oily skin tends to have fewer fine lines and wrinkles.

Dry Skin

• · If you have dry or dehydrated skin, you know it.

• These are two different skin types that tend to be characterized together— Dry and Dehydrated.

• Dry skin is caused by a lack of oil in the skin.

• Dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of moisture, or water.

• Dry and dehydrated skin can feel itchy, sensitive, flaky, and tight.

• When working with this skin type, we want to make sure we are sealing in the skins natural barrier by using replenishing ingredients like ceramides and lipids.

• Dry skin can age faster due to its lack of natural oils.

Combination Skin

• Combination skin can be a mixture of all skin types.

• You can find that you are oily in areas like your T-zone and dry or normal in other areas of your face, like your cheeks.

• Since combination skin has both dry and oily skin, you may need to map out the face and use different products for different areas based on your concerns.

Sensitive Skin

• Sensitive skin can be characterized by rashes, bumps, flushing, stinging and patches of dryness or irritation.

• Sensitive skin is often caused by environmental factors, allergies, and even genetics.

• The way we take care of our skin can determine the sensitivities that we have.

• If you do tend to be sensitive to products, it is important to simplify your skin care regimen and pay attention to the products that cause discomfort on your skin.

If you are still confused on the type of skin that you have seek the help of a licensed skin care professional who can assist you with product recommendations, treatments, and encouragement.

If you have any questions and would like to speak to one of our friendly Master Aestheticians in your area please email support@glymedplusaustralia.com.au

Written by The Institute of Skin Science

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