We always say that one product (even the best) can’t solve all skin issues. Every skin type requires hydration, sun protection, exfoliation, and quality cleansing—along with targeted treatments as needed.
But skincare alone isn’t enough.
Why? Because skin quality is influenced by many factors:
- Sleep – It should be high-quality, ideally in complete darkness.
- Diet – Protein is essential; without it, skin can lose firmness.
- Stress – Chronic stress triggers inflammatory processes, leading to issues like acne or even health conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
- Deficiencies – Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids all play a role in skin health.
- Digestive health – Bile flow issues can directly contribute to breakouts by impacting sebaceous glands.
- Hydration – Dreaming of hydrated skin? It’s essential to drink water regularly; tea, coffee, and juices alone won’t do.
- Hormonal balance – Both reproductive hormones and thyroid hormones should be monitored, as imbalances affect the skin.
- Lifestyle habits – Alcohol negatively affects blood vessels, and smoking impacts skin tone and firmness.
- Cold cleansing – Washing with cold water can stress blood vessels, affecting skin resilience.
It’s especially important to check these factors if you’ve been using high-quality active ingredients for 3+ months but aren’t seeing results. Persistent breakouts after three months on retinol, for example, indicate an underlying issue that skincare alone can’t address.
A Holistic Approach to Beauty and Skin Health
