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7. Skincare Trends That Everyone Will Be Talking About!

It's the reign of natural looks, minimal use of products and a huge focus on skin protection and repair! Dr Sneha Ghunawat, Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Director, and Co-Founder of Meraki Skin Clinic, Gurugram shares her insights into the skincare trends for the year that will leave you with glowing and flawless skin.

With the start of 2023, we all are super excited to know the latest skincare trends being followed. The new year has brought with it newer concepts in skincare. A few are listed below:

Skinimilism:

The earlier concept of layering the skin with multiple products is obsolete. The newer concept from South Korea preaches the use of minimum products for the skin that are meant to nourish and protect it. Face cleanser helps to clean off the dirt and grease from the skin. This step should be followed by a good quality moisturizer to nourish it. Choosing a good quality broad-spectrum sunscreen is important to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. These basic products are sufficient for routine skin care. Skin serum can be added to aid in issues of pigmentation/anti ageing.

Skin barrier repair:

With increasing research and insight into skincare, the importance of maintaining a healthy skin barrier is being realized. The use of moisturisers with ingredients like probiotics/prebiotics, and ceramides are on a rise. These novel ingredients provide superior skin protection and nourishment.

Use of botanical extracts:

With the new era of holistic wellness, a lot of focus has shifted to the harmful effects of chemicals being used in skin care products. This has led to greater use of botanical extracts as powerful skincare ingredients. A few examples include bakuchiol as a retinol substitute. The natural alternatives are also gentler on the skin and improve skin quality in the long run. Other examples of such molecules are plant-based salicylic acid. People want to use products that resonate with their beliefs. This has let to a significant decline in products containing parabens, sulphates, heavy metals, perfumes and artificial colours.

Holistic health:

After the pandemic, the shift has in general moved to holistic well-being. Instead of focusing on a single aspect of health, equal attention is being paid to quality lifestyle measures to improve physical and mental and emotional well-being. Glowing skin is not only a result of good skin care but also a reflection of the general well-being of an individual. Adequate water intake, a balanced healthy diet, quality sleep, mental relaxation, and physical exercise all form pillars of holistic health.

Use of Niacinamide:

The new year is going to witness a rise in the use of niacinamide as a skincare ingredient. Niacinamide is emerging as a star molecule with multiple uses such as pigment lightening, anti-acne, skin firming and anti-inflammatory. Its multiple uses along with its gentle properties make it a preferred choice over other molecules such as alpha hydroxy acids. These acids are exfoliating and thus harsher on the skin in the long term.