When the pandemic hit, skincare brands and manufacturers experienced an outpour in the online sales of their products. The reason for this is quite simple—people suddenly had the time to devote to skincare. With the idea of forgoing makeup because they no longer have to go to work or attend school, they were all about keeping the skin healthy, fresh, and looking good from the inside out.
As spa and salon visits were limited if not completely halted, the need for building a solid skincare routine is stronger than ever. Brightening, moisturizing, anti-acne, and illuminating products for the skin continue to gain momentum. Skin experts are predicting that for 2021, the skincare industry will be seeing a big swing in the ways consumers obsess over and shop for skincare products.
Whether you already have a go-to skincare routine or are looking for tips to formulate one, these are some of the skincare obsessions that will most likely dominate 2021:
Glass Skin
Glass skin isn’t a new obsession, as this Korean skincare trend has been making rounds for quite a while now. But since Korean pop idols continue to dominate the scene, 2021 will be another year of aiming to achieve clear, dewy, and luminous skin, hence the term ‘glass skin.’
Achieving glass skin isn’t an easy process. You have to maintain a strict skincare routine that’s recommended to get you specific results, such as eliminating blackheads, having no visible pores, and a dewy finish. One critical tip to remember is to find the right moisturizer for your face because skincare is heavily about moisture and this couldn’t be stressed enough.
No skincare routine is ever complete without a good moisturizer. This type of face cream greatly helps lock in moisture while also providing intense hydration and improving the skin’s elasticity for a firmer look.
2. Medical-Grade Skincare
2021 will also pave the way for doctor and dermatologist-owned skincare brands that focus on ingredients that are clinically proven to work. Some of these active ingredients are hyaluronic, salicylic, and glycolic acids, peptides, and lactic acids. Medical-grade skincare products tend to cost higher because their active ingredients need to be in higher concentration for them to penetrate the skin’s deeper layers.
Furthermore, medical-grade skincare products are focused on specific medical conditions such as acne and wrinkles. As such, users are provided with both medicinal and cosmetic benefits. Acne has always been a recurring problem for almost everyone even in the time of a pandemic. Mask-related acne is becoming rampant, and prevention is always better than cure.
Since experts would usually advise you to consult with your dermatologist first before trying any skincare product, it only makes sense that medical-grade skincare products are turning out to be a trusted source of skincare solutions.
3. Under-Eye Care
Under-eye care is commonly taken for granted, and that shouldn’t be the case. Skincare fanatics think that moisturizers and serums for the face already cover the under-eye area, but this turned out to be a misconception. While these products can also be applied to the skin around the eyes, keep in mind that this area is very sensitive. This explains why the skin around your eyes manifests the earliest signs of premature aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines.
There’s no doubt that 2020 introduced a great deal of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. You may have been one of those people who can’t sleep easily at night or tend to overthink most of the time. Before you know it, dark circles and puffy eyes are already showing.
For 2021, skincare fanatics will focus more on taking care of their eyes and the skin around them, and you should too. You wouldn't want your eyes to look all puffy and wrinkled as you attend your zoom meetings. And take note, even when you’re wearing masks outside, your eyes will still show and you certainly won't like it when people notice how stressed and sleepless you look.
4. Streamlining Of Skincare Routine
Anyone obsessed with skincare is guilty of buying and trying too many products. As 2021 unfolds, people will start to ponder on how much they've spent on skin care products that they don’t even use consistently. Amid job loss and lesser household income, being frugal is the new norm. Staying economical while also obsessing with skincare products is still possible this year—and that’s by learning how to streamline your skincare routine.
Streamlining your skincare routine will benefit not just your pocket, but your skin, most importantly. Using too many products all at once can cause bad skin reactions, which might become harder to repair afterward. To start streamlining your skincare routine, you can opt for products that combine effective ingredients, instead of buying them separately. A good example is a facial cream that combines retinol and hydroxy acids, both of which are known to promote new skin cells.
Another tip is to only buy the necessary skincare products, and not to overdo them. For a basic skincare routine, you can start with a mild facial cleanser, an exfoliating toner, serums and oils, moisturizer, and of course, sunscreen to protect your skin against the sun.
Skincare Is Self-Care
Now more than ever, caring for yourself is essential. Building a solid skincare routine is one step you can take towards self-care. With all these skincare obsessions listed above, it should be easier for you to pick one that you can work around with.
Of course, apart from religiously applying your skincare products, it’s also highly recommended to stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and if you can, try eating a healthy diet. Take care of yourself, and cheers to brighter, smoother, and fresher skin this 2021. You got this, beautiful!
