Byrdie contributor Emily Orofino has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry working across editorial, marketing, product development, and more. She is a major proponent of glycolic acid and sings the praises of chemical peels to anyone who will listen.

Beyond using the ingredients we’ve outlined, there are a few further steps you can take to maintain smooth skin going forward. First of all, never skip your cleansing step. “Cleansing helps keep pores clear and tight in addition to washing away blemish-causing bacteria,” says Dr. Yadav. Yes, Dermalogica is a medical grade skincare brand catering in treating all skin types and conditions and delivering effective, lasting results. We believe in the power of human touch, which radiates through our hands, our voice, and our intentions. It’s how we connect with people and form a unique, lasting bond. A few of our favourite and top products from Dermalogica are their Biolumin-C Gel Moisturiser, Daily Glycolic Cleanser, Clear Start™ Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash and multi-active toner. Some of these products key ingredients include Vitamin C for brighter skin and improved barrier function, lavender which is a natural antiseptic that will soothe and purify skin and Hyaluronic Acid to provide long lasting hydration.A curated skincare routine full of products designed to help you achieve your skin goals will go a long way towards treating rough and bumpy skin. As mentioned, exfoliants are key. “Exfoliants help break down the bonds that keep dead skin cells from shedding and decongest pores,” says Dr. Yadav. Similarly, you need retinoids, as they promote new collagen production. Dermalogica is used by more than 100,000 skin therapists in more than 100 countries around the world, they know more than anyone that no two skin conditions are the same, forever changing due to lifestyle, the environment, stress and diet. With this in mind, Dermalogica have created highly customised skincare routines for everyone.

Our product line grew out of a desire to provide skin therapists with best-in-class skincare products and education. We provide skills-based training for a global community of skin therapists who have one common goal: to ensure healthy skin for all. Dermalogica is the number one choice of skincare professionals worldwide. Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Dimethicone, PEG-8, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Trehalose, Algin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Urea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pullulan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxystearic Acid, Myristic Acid, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol. Well-formulated skin-tightening creams “ include ingredients that build collagen or prevent the breakdown of collagen and antioxidants to help with cell regeneration,” says Dr. Collins. What to look for? Vitamin A derivatives like retinoids, collagen-boosting peptides, antioxidants like niacinamide, coenzyme Q10, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and prevent collagen breakdown. Not to sound like a broken record, but you can expect subtle results from a skin-tightening cream. And it likely won’t happen overnight (unless you’ve chosen a product that provides a temporary tightening effect). Dr. Lal says you likely won’t notice long-term results for at least 12 weeks and the maximum result you can expect is an itty-bitty one-millimeter reduction in skin looseness.

multivitamin thermofoliant ( this was great I never exfoliate and think I need to start!) - I have never tried this but have used the daily microfoliant and didn't like it. I use St Ives exfoliant once a week in the shower instead. I have the Dermalogica brush and sometimes use this with the cleanser which I find is better for my credit card. Breakout control (she recommended as I get the odd breakout but didn't get a sample do not sure how well this works) Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C) and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): antioxidants that help reduce free radical activity. The term “exfoliants” covers a lot of ground. Two of the most familiar exfoliant categories are physical or manual exfoliants—which is just a fancy word for “scrub.” Scrubs can be made of salt, sugar, crushed seeds or shells, or man-made beads, and work by physically sloughing off dead skin. essential cleansing solution ( I liked this) - I have used this but I always revert to the Ultra Calming cleanser as I find it better for my sensitive skin. The bigger bottles are better value and although it looks very expensive, it lasts months.

Instead of hydrating the skin, the ingredient list usually contains dehydrating ingredients like caffeine which "provide a temporarily reduced appearance of creases on the skin," adds Collins. Read the ingredientsNew Years resolution is to take proper care of my skin so I was just wondering if anyone can recommend some skincare products?