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5 SKIN CARE RESOLUTIONS IN 2021

5 Skin Care Resolutions in 2021

by Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia

What’s stopping you from resolving to have the best skin of your life? Here are five resolutions that can help you achieve that naturally radiant skin we all desire in 2021.

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Skin Care Resolution #1 Boost your facial cleanser 

Cleanse your face twice, and make it nice.

A hurried makeup wipe and a pump of your face wash used to be enough to wash your face. But not anymore, we now know that it’s simply not enough to clear impurities from your skin. 

Cleansing your face twice is the easy resolution to your clear skin goal for 2021. Don’t just rely on makeup wipes and your regular face wash or even soap. Start doing this with an a oil-based cleanser that can break down makeup, and lift excess oil from your face. Once all the makeup has been removed, follow with a water-based cleanser that can help get your skin clear from dirt.

Achieve your goal with:

Evenswiss Facial Cleansing Milk

•Protects against dehydration

•Reduces and relieves inflamed and irritated skin

•Balances oil production by deeply cleansing the excess sebum

•Provides an anti-aging effect and helps tighten and firm the look of skin

•Fights acne and blemishes

Skin Care Resolution #2 Intensify Your Serum

Invest in Skincare With Medical Grade Targeted Active Ingredients

If you really want to have radiant, healthy-looking skin, a face serum is a no-brainer. These powerful, targeted treatments can go a long way in hydrating and toning your complexion

Depending on what you would like to achieve with your skin, certain active ingredients may be more effective and suitable for you than others. This is a sure-fire way to step up your skincare routine and make those skin goals a reality.

Focusing on a couple of specific active ingredients can help you achieve specific skin goals. To reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, you may want to consider investing in a serum or moisturizer formulated with a high potency 10% Vitamin C Serum.

To achieve this, try:

Infracyte High Potency L Vita Antioxidant Serum 10%

Suitable for all skin types, this serum contains L-Ascorbic Acid, the most potent form of Vitamin C. Besides being a potent anti-oxidant, it also helps to build collagen and elastin, thereby restoring the luster and youthfulness that time has taken away. Its gentle formulation makes it suitable to apply on the face and neck areas.

 

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Skin Care Resolution #3 Amplify Your Moisturizer

Even in hot and humid weather, there’s no reason to avoid moisturizers. In fact, it’s important to moisturize your skin in hot weather.

The hot outdoor sun makes water evaporate faster from your skin – this is known as Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), and staying in airconditioned rooms for long periods of time accelerates this process. 

Skipping moisturizers in hot and humid weather will break down healthy skin barrier over time, which makes your skin more prone to inflammation, irritation, flaking, and sensitivity regardless of the skin type: dry, oily, or complex.

Moisturizers not only helps by locking in hydration; but also it enhances the benefits from other products like targeted serums and treatments applied before the moisturizer. People deal with year-round skin issues, not just Summer. So humid weather cannot be an excuse. 

Now some people find that moisturizers can be too greasy. The key is to find the right moisturizer for your skin type and changing it up as needed with the weather – not skipping it.

If you find that some moisturizers are too greasy for you, consider using a 2-in-1 serum and moisturizer such as: 

Infracyte TRI HA SUPER HYDRATOR

A lightweight, oil-free and non-greasy, serum and moisturizer, that contains 99% Hyaluronic Acid with tri molecular weight that provides super moisture and hydration on all areas from within the cells to the surface of the skin. Continuous use of this product will see improvement in terms of hydration, skin texture, and skin elasticity. It’s designed for all skin types.

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Skin Care Resolution #4 Illuminate your eyes.

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and no matter what you’ve gone through in the past year, don’t forget to take care of your eye area. Dark circles and fine lines under the lower eyelids are common in men and women, more often accompanied by bags or inflammation. This can make you appear older than you are, and they can be difficult to get rid of.

Though it’s very common, it tends to affect people who have a genetic predisposition, and while exhaustion and stress may seem like the logical explanation, there are a number of factors that may contribute to this. 

Factors like fatigue, oversleeping, aging, eye strain (from all those webinars, Netflix binges, and virtual classes), allergies, dehydration, and sun exposure may also play a roll. 

Start taking care of your eye area with 

Infracyte Eye Refining Matrix

With the combined ingredients of Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid, the Eye Refining Matrix functions to soothe the delicate skin around the eye area, increase collagen synthesis, enhance moisture levels around the eye area, reduce the appearance of dark circles and wrinkles.

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Skin Care Resolution #5 Don’t Skip the Sunscreen

Sun exposure have been proven to increased risk of skin cancer, promotes premature aging and photodamage (wrinkles, sagging, and age spots). Preventing this is as easy as putting on a sunscreen. 

But for some, putting on sunscreen is an arduous task.  There are many reasons why people think that wearing sunscreens is a hassle. The most common being: it leaves a white sticky, and oily mess, is difficult to apply evenly, and it needs to be reapplied all throughout the day. 

To fulfill this skin resolution, opt for Frezyderm Sun Screen Velvet Face SPF 50+,  an innovative, transparent sun protection face cream  that spreads evenly with one touch. With a revolutionary Second Skin Technology innovation, it has a unique formula that leaves a velvety feel on the skin, offers a matte appearance for 6 hours, absorbs sebum and softens the appearance of wrinkles. It’s clear, non-oily texture leaves no white tint and makes an excellent makeup base. 

– Velvety feeling

– Matte finish for 6 hours, absorbs excess oil and sebum

– Softens the appearance of wrinkles

– Leaves no white tint

– Water resistant

– Allows skin to breathe

– Non-oily texture

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MAKE A VIRTUAL CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT

MAKE A VIRTUAL CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT

Wilson & Ayache Clinic’s board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon & Primary Skin Health Physician/ Aesthetic Medicine Practitioner are a click away to assist you on all your skin or aesthetic concerns.

FAQ’s VIRTUAL CONSULTATION

How much does a virtual consultation cost

Each virtual consultation is 30 minutes with either a cosmetic surgeon or a Primary Skin Health Physician/ Aesthetic Medicine Practitioner, and cost P1,000.

How do I pay for the virtual consultation?

You may purchase a e-Gift Card at the Wilson & Ayache Clinic Store website (store.wilsonandayache.com) and use it to pay for a virtual consultation.

How do I make an appointment?

You must present your e-Gift Card proof of purchase (A copy of the confirmation email with Order No.). Appointments may be made through the following methods:

  1. Contact us directly at the clinic through our Landline at (02) 88466725 or mobile at +63 917 594 5766.
  2. Leave a message on the contact us page at store.wilsonandayache.com

It is best to make an appointment early or at least 24 hours before your preferred date.

You will receive a message from the clinic once your appointment has been confirmed. Please contact the clinic through landline or mobile when you have not received a confirmation within 24 hours.

What online platform will be used for the virtual consultation?

Virtual consultation platforms are Viber, Facebook Messenger or the Wilson & Ayache Clinic private consultation portal. The physician will contact you via video call or audio call, depending on the preference of patient and physician.

What preparations should I make before the appointment?

  1. Prepare high resolution photos of your skin concern or area of concern. You will be asked to share this with your physician prior consultation.
  2. Ensure that you have good internet connection and your electronic device (computer, smart phone, tablet) has sufficient battery, equipped with camera and microphone.
  3. Choose a place that is quiet and well lit (natural light is best). The room must be non-echoing or with good acoustics. The light source must be in front of you and not above or behind you (this will cause your image to be dark and shadowy).
  4. For consultations involving the face, it should be clean, without any make-up, sunscreen, moisturizer, or toner. Hair should be tied or pulled away from the face.

What will happen if I miss my appointment?

It is best to reschedule your appointment instead of missing it. You will be charged the full amount of the consultation fee which is non-refundable if you fail to notify the clinic and reschedule your appointment at least 3 hours before the appointment. Appointments may only be rescheduled three (3) times, otherwise, it shall be considered used with a non-refundable fee.

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HOW TO TREAT AND PREVENT MASK ACNE OR MASKNE

How to treat and prevent Mask Acne or Maskne

Masks can help prevent COVID-19, but it can also cause acne. If you’re not dealing with it right now, you probably know someone experiencing skin irritation and pimples from wearing a mask. 

What causes maskne?

While maskne may be a new concern for many individuals who are now wearing masks regularly to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s a familiar issue for those who wore masks before the pandemic, like healthcare professionals.

The medical term for mask related acne or maskne, is acne mechanica, which is acne caused by excess heat, friction or rubbing of the skin. The constant contact and high humidity caused by wearing a mask for long periods of time can lead to inflammation and irritation of the skin, which can contribute to a rash or acne.

How to treat maskne?

If you’re starting to develop acne from wearing a mask, medical grade acne solutions from mesoestetic is perfect for you. Start with a salicylic acid and lactic acid containing PURIFYING MOUSSE  – With keratolytic and purifying active ingredients, it enhances unclogging of pores and prevents imperfections. Followed by a bexaretinyl containing cream, ACNE ONE CREAM which stimulates exfoliation of the pilosebaceous canal, reduces sebum production, controls bacterial proliferation and lessens redness. For stubborn inflamed acne, IMPERFECTION CONTROL CREAM for local use indicated for specific treatment of developing or stubborn acne outbreaks. For blemishes or hyperpigmentation, the PURE RENEWING MASK an intensive treatment that unclogs, purifies and exfoliates oily and acne-prone skin to release it from glares and blemishes.

Make sure to regularly use these treatments  after wearing a mask, or at bedtime. Applying them right before you mask can lead to more irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin.

How to keep maskne from happening

Since we’re going to be wearing masks for the next couple of years, using the correct treatments is key to controlling acne breakouts.

Here are a few tips to try to prevent and control future breakouts:

Try a pure cotton mask

A cotton mask is a good option as it allows your skin to breathe, while protecting others around you. Remember, your mask should fit properly while covering your mouth and nose completely. Also make sure your cotton mask has an N95/KN95 – or equivalent – filter insert

Make sure to wash these masks frequently after wearing them, using a mild detergent, this will help remove dead skin cells and oils that have accumulated in the mask. Please avoid using Fabric softeners as this might aggravate skin irritation and cause more breakouts. 

Skip your make-up

Make-up and sweat under your mask can cause clogged pores and irritated skin irritated skin, which can lead to acne breakouts. It’s best to skip Make-up when wearing face masks. 

When to see your skin health physician

If the treatments aren’t working or you’re struggling with severe acne, like cystic acne, it may be time to see your doctor or skin health physician. You can do it from the comfort of your own home.