Is It Helpful to Change Up My Skin Care Products Occasionally?

There is a common thought by skin care consumers that it’s helpful to change skin care products (and brands) because either the skin can get used to products after a while of using them and they no longer work, or simply to give your skin something new.

As for it being helpful to give your skin a change by switching to different products, I do believe it is helpful to use certain ingredients on your skin depending on season (more antioxidant-based products are needed in the summer) and to expose your skin to different benefits that ingredients can offer. I personally like to change up 2-3 products in my skin care routine every change of season, primarily because my skin has different needs, but also to give my skin a bit of everything. This is a well-rounded approach that I find beneficial…

Read: How to Care for Your Skin During Seasonal Changes

However, I do believe that it’s not absolutely necessary to change products as long as you’re getting results. The approach of “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” is certainly valid, particularly for extremely sensitive skins who are often times made worse when introducing something new. But I do think it can be beneficial to alter your routine a few times a year.

As for completely switching to a new brand, this is not necessary as your skin will never know one line from another, but switching products will introduce new ingredients and therefore new results. That’s why I love that I created my line with over 72 products and nine skin types. It allows you to move around within my line without having to jump ship and find a whole new line.

As for your skin building up immunity to skin care products over time, this simply is not true. While your skin can build up a tolerance to certain ingredients resulting in less sensitivity over time (retinols and acids), there is no direct mechanism for your skin to become immune to the effects of skin care products.

Read: Does Your Skin Get Used to Products and Stop Working?

But do know that if your skin is changing, it’s time to change your skin routine. Our skin, like our bodies, is constantly changing. Particularly from hormone changes (more so in females), your skin can be acting perfectly normal and be problem-free, and then rashes, oiliness or acne can start to appear—at any age. I hear often, “I never had acne as a teenager and now I’m getting it in my 40’s!”

When skin problems start to occur, you must make certain that you are using products that specifically address your skin’s needs. Schedule a consultation with your skin care professional or a Renée Rouleau licensed esthetician at one of our skin care spas in Dallas and Plano, TX or look at our nine skin types to see which products are best for you.

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