5 most prominent skin care trends for women in 2023

The end of the year is also the time for us to take better care of our appearance. Let's enhance your beauty before the new year with some of the following skin care trends that are strongly responded to in 2023.

Tonerpad

Using toner is nothing new in the skin care routine. Usually, people will pour the nutrients onto a cotton pad before applying it to the skin. However, this is still a bit inconvenient because the product is easy to spill and difficult to measure each time.

The advent of toner pads has quickly become a trend in the beauty industry as it has overcome all the disadvantages of using traditional toners.

If you are a person who regularly takes care of your skin, this is definitely a product that cannot be ignored. Instead of having to carry around toner bottles and cotton pads, toner pads have integrated both of these items into a very neat box.

Not only convenient, toner is also considered by dermatologists to be a multifunctional product, as it helps remove dirt and balance pH.

Although there is some controversy surrounding toner, claiming that it is a "harmless" product, experts still believe that toner is an indispensable catalyst to help other nutrients work more effectively.

Skinimalism

“Skinimalism” - a combination of “skin” and “minimalism” - is a simple skin care routine for “lazy people." When 10-12 step daily skin care advice has become so popular, it's easy to mistakenly think that the more products you use, the better.

However, just as over-watering can cause waterlogging, over-treatment of the skin can be counterproductive, as it can cause irritation or clogged pores. Combining the wrong ingredients can also cause unwanted reactions on the skin.

That is why the “skinimalism” trend is strongly supported by dermatologists. With this trend, you only need to choose multi-purpose products so that you do not have to perform too many steps, and at the same time, you do not need to worry about how to combine active ingredients to be safe and effective.

Slugging

With “Slugging," after completing your skin care routine, apply a thick layer of moisturizer before going to bed. This will create a protective, hydrating and restorative layer, resulting in baby-smooth skin when you wake up.

However, there is still some controversy surrounding this method because it can clog pores and cause acne. So to get the most out of “Slugging,” you should first determine your skin type.

For dry skin, you can apply this method every day. However, for oily skin, you should only do it a maximum of 2 times/week to avoid clogging the skin. Dermatologists also warn that this is not a method friendly to sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Especially when “Slugging”, prioritize benign products with high moisturizing properties such as vaseline, aloe vera or serums containing HA, absolutely avoid using strong active ingredients such as AHA, BHA or retinol.

Sandwich

A typical skincare routine will consist of the basic steps: cleanse, moisturize, and lock in moisture. But with the “Sandwich” skincare method, nutrients are added between the main steps, just like you would add ingredients to make a delicious sandwich.

Moisturizers and toners are the two most popular options you can try with this skin care method.

This is an additional step to get the best results from your skincare routine. So, depending on your skin type and personal moisturizing needs, you may or may not want to use this method.

However, if you need to rescue dry, dehydrated skin, you should choose products with benign ingredients and anti-inflammatory substances such as green tea, to avoid skin overload.

Hyaluronic Acid

One year on, products containing Hyaluronic Acid (HA) remain the best-selling products. Dubbed the elixir of skin, HA helps increase moisture, reduce wrinkles, and improve wound healing, among other benefits.

Why is HA so magical? One of the leading causes of aging is dry skin, and with its hydrating properties, this ingredient has become an indispensable part of the anti-aging process, as it protects water molecules on the skin's surface to maintain elasticity.

HA is also a benign ingredient that can be combined with many other active ingredients in the skin care routine. One of the undefeated duos that has been "making waves" recently is HA and vitamin C, helping you have healthy, shiny and even-toned skin.

Because vitamin C has a low pH, it penetrates the skin faster, so it should be used first. Then, you can use HA to provide instant hydration and help reduce irritation.