{"id":1184,"date":"2022-08-23T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=1184"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:36:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:36:36","slug":"myth-buster-getting-the-best-from-active-ingredients-in-skincare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-getting-the-best-from-active-ingredients-in-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"Myth Buster: Getting The Best From Active Ingredients In Skincare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/210516_GETTING_THE_BEST_RESULTS_FROM_YOUR_PERSONALISED_SOLUTION-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1186\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skinandmehq\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skinandmehq\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-twitter  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skinandmehq\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-pinterest  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/skinandmehq\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169 c0.044-0.175,0.267-1.029,0.365-1.428c0.032-0.128,0.017-0.237-0.091-0.362C6.445,11.911,6.01,10.75,6.01,9.668 c0-2.777,2.194-5.464,5.933-5.464c3.23,0,5.49,2.108,5.49,5.122c0,3.407-1.794,5.768-4.13,5.768c-1.291,0-2.257-1.021-1.948-2.277 c0.372-1.495,1.089-3.112,1.089-4.191c0-0.967-0.542-1.775-1.663-1.775c-1.319,0-2.379,1.309-2.379,3.059 c0,1.115,0.394,1.869,0.394,1.869s-1.302,5.279-1.54,6.261c-0.405,1.666,0.053,4.368,0.094,4.604 c0.021,0.126,0.167,0.169,0.25,0.063c0.129-0.165,1.699-2.419,2.142-4.051c0.158-0.59,0.817-2.995,0.817-2.995 c0.43,0.784,1.681,1.446,3.013,1.446c3.963,0,6.822-3.494,6.822-7.833C20.394,5.112,16.849,2,12.289,2\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/skinandmehq\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@skinandmehq\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-youtube  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/SkinandMeHQ\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21.8,8.001c0,0-0.195-1.378-0.795-1.985c-0.76-0.797-1.613-0.801-2.004-0.847c-2.799-0.202-6.997-0.202-6.997-0.202 h-0.009c0,0-4.198,0-6.997,0.202C4.608,5.216,3.756,5.22,2.995,6.016C2.395,6.623,2.2,8.001,2.2,8.001S2,9.62,2,11.238v1.517 c0,1.618,0.2,3.237,0.2,3.237s0.195,1.378,0.795,1.985c0.761,0.797,1.76,0.771,2.205,0.855c1.6,0.153,6.8,0.201,6.8,0.201 s4.203-0.006,7.001-0.209c0.391-0.047,1.243-0.051,2.004-0.847c0.6-0.607,0.795-1.985,0.795-1.985s0.2-1.618,0.2-3.237v-1.517 C22,9.62,21.8,8.001,21.8,8.001z M9.935,14.594l-0.001-5.62l5.404,2.82L9.935,14.594z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Myth Buster: Getting The Best From Active Ingredients In Skincare<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Do some basic skincare research and you\u2019ll learn the importance of incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-mixing-active-ingredients-with-tretinoin\/\">active ingredients<\/a> into your routine for visible results. The issue here is around education and accessibility \u2013 knowing which active ingredients will deliver on your skin goals, how and when to use them and in what concentrations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a successful consultation at Skin + Me, you can hand a lot of this guesswork over to the experts. You\u2019ll get a custom-made personalised treatment that starts at a low concentration to build your skin\u2019s tolerance to powerful active ingredients (known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-what-is-microdosing\/\">microdosing<\/a>) that evolves with your skin. Your Daily Doser personalised formulation may include the retinoid tretinoin (more potent than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\">retinol<\/a> you can buy over the counter), niacinamide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-azelaic-acid\/\">azelaic acid<\/a>, clindamycin or more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this feature, we talk about active ingredients with broad brushstrokes, explain how you can get the best from these in your skincare and bust a few myths around specific ingredients to boost your routine confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Active ingredient myths<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with a few basic myths about introducing active ingredients \u2013 specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\">retinoids<\/a> like tretinoin that increase cell turnover into your routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MYTH 1: <\/strong>You can\u2019t start using active ingredients during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-the-sun-guide-freckles-sun-spots-spf-and-makeup-know-how\/\">summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> This myth arises from the fact that tretinoin can increase your skin\u2019s sensitivity to sun damage. Don\u2019t worry though, you can use active ingredients to reach your skin goals all year round \u2013 just make sure you use a high factor (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-the-sun-guide-freckles-sun-spots-spf-and-makeup-know-how\/\">SPF 30+<\/a>) every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MYTH 2: <\/strong>Retinoids thin the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Retinoids like tretinoin get to work by accelerating new skin cell growth which speeds up the removal of dead skin cells and debris that can block your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-can-i-shrink-my-pores\/\">pores<\/a>. It actually boosts collagen, a naturally-occurring protein that acts like scaffolding for the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>Tretinoin actually boosts collagen, a naturally-occurring protein that acts like scaffolding for the skin.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MYTH 3: <\/strong>Actives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-can-i-shrink-my-pores\/\">shrink your pores<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FACT: <\/strong>Pore size is genetic! Active ingredients can prevent the appearance of enlargement by declogging them of debris, excess oil and dead skin cells. This can give the temporary appearance of smaller pores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Active ingredient tips from a dermatologist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t double up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re seeking active ingredients over the counter, first address the skin goals you want to work on. For example, hyaluronic acid will hydrate, vitamin C will brighten and glycolic acid will fight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-a-dermatologists-take-on-common-acne-myths\/\">acne<\/a> and clear out blocked pores. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-single-ingredient-vs-combination-skincare\/\">Single-ingredient<\/a> actives alongside a simple skincare routine can deliver targeted results but take a little know-how. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-single-ingredient-vs-combination-skincare\/\">Blended or combined ingredient<\/a> formulations (like the Daily Doser) take out the guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go for a personalised solution like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>, it\u2019ll start off on the right strength for your skin, taking into account your previous experience with active ingredients. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/a>, Consultant Dermatologist,&nbsp; explains, \u201cThe formulation starts at low concentrations to ease you into the ingredients with minimal irritation. The formula contains everything you need to tackle your skin goal, so avoid any other active ingredients and do not double up\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t double up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re getting your active ingredients off the shelf in lower concentrations, timings and consistency still matter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\">Barrier-defending<\/a> and protecting ingredients (think vitamin C) are best used in the morning and restorative ingredients that boost skin cell turnover (think retinol or powerful retinoids like tretinoin) are best used as part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/8-ways-to-enhance-your-skincare-routine\/\">evening routine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your personalised solution is designed to be used every night, just before bed. Each dose from your Daily Doser dispenses the exact amount you need for your nightly application \u2013 which should cover your whole face. Just like any medication, exercise or diet \u2013 consistency is key to your success. A regular nightly application of your combination of active ingredients will lead to the best results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simplify your routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple, supportive skincare routine will make a huge difference to getting the most from any active ingredients. Make sure there are no conflicting ingredients in your routine and don\u2019t overcomplicate things. Remember less can be more, using multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-acids-guide-ahas-bhas-and-your-routine\/\">AHAs and BHAs<\/a> alongside retinoids can play havoc with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\">skin barrier<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>A simple, supportive skincare routine will make a huge difference to getting the most from any active ingredients.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\">cleanser<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\">moisturiser<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-top-sunscreen-myths-plus-do-spf-tablets-and-aftersun-work\/\">daily sunscreen<\/a>. If you\u2019re struggling with sensitivity from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/\">Skin + Me<\/a> Daily Doser, apply your moisturiser before your evening dose as a buffer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treat from within<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our skin is often a reflection of our physical health, and we can help improve the condition by taking care of our bodies. That means (deep breath!) getting enough sleep, healthy eating, drinking enough water, not smoking, minimising your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-bad-is-alcohol-for-my-skin\/\">alcohol<\/a> intake and exercising regularly. We promise it makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talk to the experts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on your Skin + Me journey, your Prescriber is here to guide you through, if you need support, have questions or you\u2019re experiencing irritation or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-am-i-having-a-reaction-to-my-skincare\/\">side effects<\/a>. Everyone\u2019s skin is different, and not everyone\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-am-i-having-a-reaction-to-my-skincare\/\">skin reacts<\/a> in the same way. Your formula, the concentration and blend of your active ingredients will evolve as you meet your skin goals. Your Prescriber can tweak and reformulate your personalised solution whenever you feel the need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Think long-term<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant Dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dr Ben Esdaile<\/a> likes to compare skincare to physical fitness. While you might get fit and strong at the gym, if you don\u2019t keep it up you\u2019ll gradually lose that strength and physique. The same goes for skincare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment doesn\u2019t stop once you\u2019ve reached your skin goal \u2013 whether that\u2019s clearing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-ask-a-dermatologist-where-do-my-spots-come-from\/\">spot<\/a>s, tackling your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skin-ageing-101\/\">wrinkles<\/a> or improving your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-what-is-hyperpigmentation\/\">pigmentation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying the active ingredients that will deliver your best skin is how you begin. Alternatively, ask the experts to make that plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>You might also like&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-dose wp-block-embed-the-dose\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EQ21udf17g\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-mixing-active-ingredients-with-tretinoin\/\">Ask A Dermatologist: Mixing Active Ingredients with Tretinoin<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Ask A Dermatologist: Mixing Active Ingredients with Tretinoin&#8221; &#8212; The Dose\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-mixing-active-ingredients-with-tretinoin\/embed\/#?secret=oMsVyZAkge#?secret=EQ21udf17g\" data-secret=\"EQ21udf17g\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-dose wp-block-embed-the-dose\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VSmATMGRQ6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/single-ingredient-vs-combination-skincare\/\">Ask A Dermatologist: Single-ingredient vs Combination Blended Skincare<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Ask A Dermatologist: Single-ingredient vs Combination Blended Skincare&#8221; &#8212; The Dose\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/single-ingredient-vs-combination-skincare\/embed\/#?secret=F5ANUz9jGp#?secret=VSmATMGRQ6\" data-secret=\"VSmATMGRQ6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Skin + Me? Click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/consultation\/sign-up\/all-about-you\/skin-goals\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> to start your healthier, happier skin consultation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover the full three-step routine. Skin + Me <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\"><strong>Cleanser and Moisturisers<\/strong><\/a><strong> to suit your skin type.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On your Skin + Me journey? Learn more about our Invite a Friend Charity initiative <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.skinandme.com\/article\/225-tell-me-more-about-the-charities-i-can-donate-to\"><strong>her<\/strong><\/a><strong>e.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the truth about active ingredients in skincare, and read about how to reach your skin goals with the right, personalised formulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":179265348,"featured_media":1187,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2015,1373,1366],"tags":[1374,1411,1521,1517,1513,1382,1389,1516,1362,1388],"class_list":["post-1184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-myth-buster","category-skin-me","category-routine","tag-acne","tag-dermatologist","tag-dermatology-team","tag-expert-advice","tag-purging","tag-skin-me","tag-skin-and-me","tag-skin-goals","tag-skincare","tag-skincare-routine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/179265348"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1184"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1184\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4051,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1184\/revisions\/4051"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}