It is certainly not easy buying the right skincare products, especially when dealing with pushy sales assistants! So I would like to share my skincare buying tips to help you to make informed choices.

 

Which products to buy?

Sunscreen is one of the most effective anti-ageing products you can buy! We all should know by now that UV rays from the sun cause premature ageing including wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation and loss of skin elasticity. 

Using skincare products with SPF is the most effective way to protect and preserve your skin.

So start with a good quality sunscreen as well as a vitamin C serum. Vitamin C, an antioxidant, is a proven and beneficial addition to your skincare regime. Regular application of skincare products containing antioxidants in combination with sunscreen for protection against the damaging effects of the sun is really worthwhile.

An antioxidant helps to promote skin rejuvenation by reversing free radical damage caused by the sun, the environment and natural ageing. It also aids in stimulating collagen production within the skin and may also help to diminish sunspots. The benefits of antioxidants go far beyond the effects of keeping skin healthy. It has been suggested that antioxidants can play a key role in the prevention of skin cancer.

The next step is to add a target product for your skin concern such as wrinkles, dark spots, breakouts, rosacea, dryness or dehydration.

It is important to focus on one concern at a time, making sure the product targets your concern with the correct ingredients of optimal strength.

It is impossible to find a single product that will treat several concerns simultaneously. Using too many treatment products together at the same time may be too much for your skin to cope with and may cause irritation. Remember to introduce products slowly - don’t introduce too many products in one go.

Most people start by using a cleanser and a moisturiser, but I tend to get the important and key products first. When buying a cleanser and moisturiser make sure it is formulated for your particular skin type (oily skin, dry skin, combination, etc.).

 

Tips:

- The most important tip is to select products that are in your particular price range. There is no point in using products for a couple of months then using something cheaper the next time - consistency is key to achieving the desired results.

- Always purchase from reputable companies and from someone who is trained in skincare, preferably from someone that isn't biased about one particular brand. Don't waste time trying products that are wrong for your skin type or concern. Leave it to the experts to guide you; when receiving unbiased advice from a trained skincare professional, you will achieve a much better outcome.

- Choose cosmeceutical products rather than High Street products; over-the-counter products do not contain the same high level of active ingredients as professional skincare ranges. Don’t spend money on skincare products that just sit on the surface of the skin and do not contain enough active ingredients to be effective. You will end up wasting more of your money in the long run.

- It's not always a good idea to buy what the latest beauty influencer may be raving on about, or what your best friend may recommend. Please remember there is no one-size-fits-all skincare solution; what works for your best friend may not work for you.

- And lastly, be realistic! Have realistic expectations knowing that you won’t look 10 years younger just by using a cream - and that you cannot achieve the results of a surgical facelift from a skincare cream!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping Online

Shopping online for skincare from the comfort of your home is becoming popular, although when it comes to choosing the correct skincare products it can be quite daunting.

Not only can it be confusing with so much choice out there, but the fact that you cannot try a product before buying can be a real concern.

Another serious worry for skincare shoppers is the question of whether the products they are buying online are genuine. There are many websites, and particularly marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon that have been known to sell expired or counterfeit skincare products. Remember if the price is very discounted, it's probably too good to be true. 

Always buy from well-established skin care companies. A useful tip is to buy from online retailers that also have a bricks and mortar skincare clinic. This ensures that the skincare experts are fully trained and qualified professionals and that the company will be official brand stockists of genuine products as many of the top brands will only supply products to physical skincare clinics.

 

Why choose Dermacare to buy your skincare online?

- Dermacare Direct has been established since 2009, and we are proud of our customer service reputation.

- We operate a highly regarded boutique skin care clinic as well as our online store.

- Our skincare experts are fully trained in all the brands we offer – there is not a salesperson in sight!

- With many of our brands, we offer you the opportunity to choose free samples of your choice at checkout, so you can try something new before buying. Samples are a great way to determine if a product is right for you.

- We have fully qualified skincare experts on hand, offering a free impartial advice service to help you choose the best skincare products for your particular skin type or concern.

- We offer a wide choice of advanced skincare brands with different price points so you can mix and match products from different skincare brands to fit within your budget. The truth is that not every product within a particular brand is going to be the best choice.

- Dermacare Blog and Skinpedia pages are a wealth of knowledge, packing expert tips, tricks and information about ingredients right alongside pro-recommended picks, so you can learn about products before making an informed purchase decision.