Estheticians reveal that you should be treating your complexion to a “skincare reset” every six months.

Here’s exactly how to do it.

Your body undergoes hormonal changes.

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All of a sudden, a skin-care product you oncelovedjust isnt doing it for you anymore.

Balancing a consistent routine with the need for changes in the skin-care practice requires a thoughtful approach.

Below, De Sousa shares the most common reasons you may need to treat yourself to a skin-care reset.

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Foroilier or acne-prone complexions,look for foaming or gel-based cleansers that contain hydrating ingredients.

So, talk with your own esthetician about how often you should exfoliate and with what.

Hydrating ingredients are thoselike hyaluronic acidthat pull water into the skin to keep it functioning optimally.

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It also helps guard against hyperpigmentationby inhibiting tyrosinase.

Niacinamide

This B vitamin helps increase cellular turnover, as well as promoting new collagen production.

Hyaluronic acid

This hydrating ingredient is a humectant that holds one thousand times its weight in water.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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