Sometimes, you need to be willing to take risks if you want to achieve something new, interesting or exciting with your look. In terms of the latest trends, a lot of people will follow the latest skincare routines and products to see if there’s something that can uplift their look and revitalize their skin. New products get released extremely frequently, so it’s understandable that we need to dedicate a lot of time into following and researching these trends.
However, jumping onto a trend can be dangerous at times, especially if there’s no real science to back it up. Some products are clearly misleading and can cause issues with your skin, and others might show short-term benefits but cause long-term damage. This is especially true for DIY remedies that are propagated through social media. Some of these trends might even be started by malicious people, so it’s important not to trust everything that you see.
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Always stick with trends from established companies with a positive reputation
If a new product comes out and it’s from a brand you’ve never heard of, then you should always be cautious about buying it. These days, amino acid-based skin care is becoming popular and there are a couple of well-established brands that make it. However, there are also lots of unknown companies offering it as well. These brands are usually easy to find on websites like Amazon where the marketplace is relatively free and often uncontrolled. Many of these products can be ineffective or even damaging to your skin.
So if you’re going to jump on a new skincare trend, always make sure you consider the brand and its reputation. If there’s a revolutionary new product from an unknown company that uses a special ingredient nobody else does, then it’s probably a little suspicious and you could approach with caution.
Be wary of DIY skincare trends–especially if they’re on social media
DIY skincare can be helpful in some cases, but we generally recommend that you try to avoid it as much as possible. This is because these routines might end up causing allergic reactions or even damage to your skin. Results can differ from person to person, but it’s important that you don’t attempt anything drastic with at-home ingredients.
Don’t immediately jump onto trends if you’re happy with your current routine
If you’re satisfied with the results you’re getting from your current skincare routine then we highly suggest that you stick with it for a while and wait for people to report back on how their skin reacts to new products and ingredients.
There are going to be many new skincare trends in 2021, especially considering the global pandemic that is affecting everyone. For instance, people might be concerned about acne breakouts due to wearing their masks for long periods of time. There will likely be skincare solutions geared around preventing or treating this. However, if you’re happy with how you currently deal with maskne, then we suggest waiting a while before investing in new products that might be more expensive and not as effective.