Big changes simply don’t happen overnight. When starting a new skincare routine, it might take a while to see signs of improvement (learn more). Generally speaking, as our skin cycle renews, it takes about 28 to 50 days (depending on your age and skin condition) for visible results to appear. Sometimes these changes are so microscopic, you may think your new regimen is not working at all.
At this critical juncture, especially in this age of instant gratification, you might be tempted to give up and/or try something different, based on the bombardment of ‘miracle product’ ads we all see every day. But this is exactly when you should practice patience and track your skincare progress to monitor your actual results/improvements.
Why Track Your Skincare Progress?
Tracking your skincare progress is as almost as important as choosing the right treatment for your skin type. The reasons for tracking your skincare progress are:
- To analyze if you are using the right products for your skin condition.
- To see if you need to modify your regimen.
- To understand which ingredients to avoid.. and which ones work for you.
How To Track Skincare Progress
The first stage of an effective skin care regimen is to stop your skin from getting progressively worse. Once that’s has been accomplished, the treatment regimen then works to heal and make your skin look better.
When establishing a skin care regimen, you need to take your skin type (vata/pitta/kapha) into account, as well as any specific treatment that your skin needs (acne, rosacea, anti-aging, dryness, etc.). The ideal skincare routine would include a dosha-based gentle cleanser, hydrator, moisturizer, serum, exfoliant, and sunscreen.
Consistent use and following a step-by-step morning and evening skincare protocol is vital to make sure that improvements happen as quickly as possible. PuravedaOrganics’ products should be used in the following sequence for the best results (to be followed 2X times everyday):
- Organic Cleanser (Daily Foaming Cleanser for Dry to Normal Skin/ SBR Cleanser (for sensitive skin) / Pore Perfect Cleanser for Oily skin)
- Organic Hydrator/Toner (Daily, SBR, and Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner)
- Bioscience Peptide Complex for all skin types that provides noticeable results in less than 60 days.
- Collagen Boost Serum for an extra boost of Collagen in over 40 skin.
- Rejuv Moisturizing serum for anti-aging prevention and mild collagen boosting for under 40 skin.
- SBR Serum for sensitive, blemished, and rosacea treatment with real results within 14 to 21 days of use (read the interview with a real time rosacea sufferer to understand how this treatment works).
The most classic way of tracking your skincare progress is to take photographs or a close-up of the problematic area every 7 to 14 days. Always use the same camera and light settings to track the changes. These before and after pictures are the best way to analyze how far your skin has healed. If you wish to share these pictures with us, we might feature your story on our blog and social media platforms. (and give you some serious discounts!)
In 2023, there are several apps such as SkincareRoutine from Mento Apps Ltd. and TroveSkin available on both Android and iOS. With these apps you can manage your daily beauty regimen, set reminders, and track your skincare progress with ease.
When should you change your routine?
If you do not see any results even after 2-3 cycles or about 3 months of dedicated use of a regimen, you should modify or change your routine (as a small company we have the ability to answer your questions and guide you personally, so don’t hesitate to ask us for recommendations!)
To identify your particular skins dosha and get personalized product recommendations, take the Dosha Quiz @ Puraveda Organics.com
In conclusion: It’s unrealistic to expect just because you are not seeing instantaneous results, it’s time give up! If you are willing to put in the time and effort into your new skin care journey with PVO, with faith and patience, you’ll be seeing great results in no time!
