12 Skincare Habits To Start In 2025 – from a Skincare Expert
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Kickstart your new year with expert tips from skincare expert and professional facialist Charlotte Connoley. With over 15 years' experience in the beauty industry, Charlotte boasts a wealth of knowledge and expertise. So, we sat down and asked her to share her top tips for achieving radiant, healthy skin all year round - with just a few simple, and effective habits. Charlotte’s philosophy revolves around small, impactful changes that can make a big difference to your skincare routine. Dive in to discover Charlotte’s 12 simple skincare habits that will transform your skin—because great skin is all about consistency and care!
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
12 simple skincare habits
Small changes to your skincare habits can leave you glowing all year round. From proper cleansing techniques to small indulgences, here are 12 ways to refresh your routine for happier, healthier skin.
Refresh Your Skincare Shelf
Start fresh! Skincare products don’t last forever. Make sure you check the PAO (Period After Opening) date on your products—usually a small symbol on the packaging that looks like a jar with a number inside. If the PAO symbol has 12M for example, this means your product is ok to use for up to 12 months after opening. If something has passed its period after opening, it’s time to let it go. Also, old formulas can lose their efficacy leading to skin irratation. Out with the old, in with the glow!
Gentle Retinol for Smoother Skin
Retinol is your secret weapon for smoother, brighter skin. By helping to speed up cell renewal, it helps to reveal fresher and healthier skin underneath. Go gentle to start—choose a beginner-friendly formula like the Super Facialist Retinol Resurfacing Concentrate and apply once a week to start. Allow your skin to adjust to this glow-boosting powerhouse before gradually increasing frequency of use to a few times a week.
Streamline Your Skincare Habits
Less is more when it comes to your skincare habits. So, a simple and consistent routine does wonders for a healthy complexion. There’s no need to overwhelm your skin with endless products. Don’t over complicate things - your skin barrier will thank you for it!
The Flannel Method for Proper Cleansing
A proper cleansing routine is the foundation of glowing, healthy skin. Use a soft, clean flannel (or muslin cloth) to gently remove all traces of your cleanser, makeup and impurities. It’s the perfect way to prep your skin for serums, oils, or moisturisers that follow.
Skincare Tools for Lifting and Sculpting
Elevate your skincare routine with tools like a Gua Sha or facial roller. Not only do they feel luxurious, but they also help lift, sculpt, and reduce puffiness. Pro tip: use a Super Facialist Rosehip Facial Oil to ensure smooth gliding and avoid dragging the skin. This multi-tasking oil is formulated with a nourishing blend of Avocado, Carrot, Rosehip and Raspberry Oils to cocoon your skin in a blanket of moisture.
Don’t Forget SPF for Your Lips
Your lips need SPF love, too! With only 3-5 layers of epidermis (compared to 16 on the rest of your skin), lips are more prone to dryness, sun damage, and fine lines. Therefore, its important to protect them with a lip balm containing SPF and keep that pout soft and healthy.
Supercharge Your SPF with Vitamin C
Boost your morning routine by applying a Vitamin C infused SPF, like our Vitamin C+ Brighten & Defend SPF 50+ Serum. It’s the ultimate protective duo—SPF shields your skin from harmful UV rays, while Vitamin C defends against damaging free radicals. Double the protection, double the glow!
Boost Your Skin from Within with Supplements
Healthy skin starts on the inside and it’s equally as important to nourish and feed the skin from within as-well as topically. Incorporating supplements like Zinc, Collagen, and Vitamin E can help support skin texture, boost hydration, and enhance your natural radiance. A little internal nourishment goes a long way.
Eye Cream in the Fridge
My secret tip to faking 8 hours of sleep - pop your eye cream in the fridge for an instant wake-up call. The cooling effect helps reduce puffiness, also it feels ultra-soothing around the delicate eye area. It’s the little morning pick-me-up your eyes will love.
Double Cleansing, always
Double cleansing ensures every trace of SPF, makeup and daily build-up is removed. Start with an oil-based cleanser or balm to break down stubborn products, then follow up with a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type to remove any remaining impurities. Your skin will feel clean, balanced, and ready for the rest of your skincare routine.
Facial Massage for Muscle Tone
Take a moment to turn your skincare routine into a mini spa session. Use a nourishing facial oil and massage your skin in gentle upward, lifting motions. Not only does this help boost circulation and tone muscles, but it also helps drain the lymphatic system for a depuffed, sculpted look.
Treat Yourself to At-Home Spa Nights
Lastly, it important to carve out one evening a week for a little self-care. Whether it’s a detoxifying mask, hydrating treatment, or gentle peel, at-home treatments are a great way to slow down and give your skin some extra love without breaking the bank. A skincare habit you won't regret!
Small rituals, big rewards.
Great skin doesn’t need to be complicated—small, mindful changes can yield big results. It takes 24 days to form a new habit. So if you incorporate at least one of our 12 skincare habits per month, by the end of 2025 you will be glowing with health. Incorporating these simple changes will leave your skin looking and feeling its best. With tips designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, you’ll be well on your way to glowing, healthier skin all year round. Its important to embrace these rituals, and let your skin radiate with confidence and care in 2025 and beyond.
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