{"id":5997,"date":"2024-03-12T12:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T12:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=5997"},"modified":"2024-03-12T12:36:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T12:36:32","slug":"is-personalised-skincare-really-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/is-personalised-skincare-really-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Personalised Skincare Really Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/240227_Personalised_Skincare.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5998\"\/><\/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 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Better?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that the world of skincare can be overwhelming, to say the least. With countless products lining the shelves and promising instant results, then even more offerings available online, is it any wonder that many people don\u2019t know where to start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter personalised skincare. The theory is simple: take the guesswork out and ensure your skin is getting the ingredients it needs to target your specific skin concerns. So, how does it all work \u2013 and is it actually better than off-the-shelf routines? We explain everything you need to know about the tailormade approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is personalised skincare?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalisation is a growing trend in the world of beauty, with brands and consumers exploring a bespoke approach to skincare, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-to-look-after-your-hair-and-scalp\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3453\">haircare <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/all-about-the-base-your-guide-to-makeup-multitaskers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4955\">makeup<\/a>. In August 2023, personalisation was named by the market research firm Mintel as one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintel.com\/insights\/beauty-and-personal-care\/trends-shaping-the-future-of-the-skincare-industry\/\">the top five beauty trends shaping the face of the industry<\/a>, and the demand for custom-made regimes is growing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalised skincare can be divided into two categories. Some brands use digital methods to determine the best skincare products \u2013 these digital consultations can vary from brand to brand. They might offer online quizzes which will automatically recommend products based on your answers, while others might have a more in-depth approach using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ai-in-skincare-should-i-be-worried\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5816\">artificial intelligence<\/a> to analyse your answers, or even images of your face, and create a regime tailored to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other skincare brands don\u2019t rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ai-in-skincare-should-i-be-worried\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5816\">AI<\/a> for their personalised approach. Instead, they use real people to create treatments and routines for specific individuals, taking into account their skin history, their skin type and the goals they\u2019re aiming for. This might be done online \u2013 like at Skin + Me, where all our Dermatology Clinicians are trained in the latest digital diagnostic technology \u2013 or it might be done face-to-face with a dermatologist during a private appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the benefits of personalised skincare?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personalised ingredients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every single ingredient won\u2019t suit every single person, but the personalised approach aims to match you up with the right formulation for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/truth-and-tiktok-skincare-trends-face-icing-dermaplaning-and-slugging\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2097\">Social media<\/a> can sometimes make you feel like you <em>need<\/em> to use a specific trending ingredient to feel good about your skin, but the truth is that not every ingredient is going to work for your unique skin. It\u2019s much better to adopt a more simple, nourishing approach that gives you what your skin needs \u2013 not just what\u2019s popping off on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/truth-and-tiktok-skincare-trends-face-icing-dermaplaning-and-slugging\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2097\">#skintok<\/a> that day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evolving strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Skin + Me, the strength of your skincare will evolve along with your skin \u2013 smart, right? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dermatology Clinicians<\/a> use a microdosing approach to skincare by starting you off on low doses of powerful actives. This allows your skin to adjust, before slowly increasing the strength of the ingredients, to maximise results while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-am-i-having-a-reaction-to-my-skincare\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2622\">minimising irritation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple, effective routines&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re using a skincare regime that\u2019s been designed specifically for your skin, you can say goodbye to the ineffective, generic products that are cluttering up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/whats-on-team-skin-mes-bathroom-shelves\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4659\">bathroom shelves<\/a>. Investing in a stripped-back, efficacious routine removes the guesswork \u2013 it\u2019s good for your skin and good for your bank account too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin history<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good personalised skincare routine shouldn\u2019t only consider what you want to achieve with your skin \u2013 it should also take the past into account. If you\u2019ve reacted to certain ingredients, seen incredible results with another or particularly experienced (or inexperienced with skincare), then the pros can take all that into account when designing your dream routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time of life&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintel.com\/insights\/beauty-and-personal-care\/trends-shaping-the-future-of-the-skincare-industry\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mintel.com\/insights\/beauty-and-personal-care\/trends-shaping-the-future-of-the-skincare-industry\/\">According to Mintel<\/a>, female facial skincare users aged 25-44 are the most engaged in researching products that are suitable for their life stage. Researchers said this is likely due to a variety of factors, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/why-does-my-skin-change-with-my-menstrual-cycle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"795\">menstrual <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/a-dermatologists-guide-to-pregnancy-safe-skincare\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1045\">pregnancy-related concerns<\/a>. A personalised routine will take your age and stage of life into account, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-do-hormones-affect-my-skin\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1572\">hormonal acne<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skin-ageing-101\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3061\">ageing skin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/melasma-101\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1549\">melasma during pregnancy<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dry-skin-101-dry-skin-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2431\">post-menopausal dryness<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personalised skincare at Skin + Me&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Has personalised skincare piqued your interest? Here\u2019s how the whole process works at Skin + Me, from Day One onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fill out a short questionnaire about your skin, your medical history and your goals&nbsp;<\/li><li>Snap three clear photos of your makeup-free skin<\/li><li>Our Dermatology Clinicians will review your skin and select the best ingredients for you, with the optimum strengths<\/li><li>Every month your skincare plan will evolve, to maximise your results. Regular check-ins with your Clinician will keep you on the right track&nbsp;<\/li><li>You\u2019ll have access to expert advice whenever you need it \u2013 personalised care is always just an email away<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want skincare that really works, the personalised approach is for you. 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