The key to sticking to your New Year’s resolutions is to choose them wisely. One reason resolutions fail is that they’re not specific enough. Another is that they’re unrealistic. While the new year is a great time to shift our behaviors, habits, or thought patterns, many of us attempt to use this time as an opportunity to change all of our imperfections at once. Not only is that not sustainable, but it’s also punishing because it tends to lead to self-defeat and feelings of shame.  One study found that as many as 23% don’t even make it through the first week. 

Don’t do that to yourself this year. 

When it comes to making changes, sometimes small, consistent steps have the biggest impact. If you want healthy and supple skin, then maybe it’s time for a skincare resolution you’ll actually keep. Below, we’ve laid out a few simple suggestions in four different categories. Start with no more than one or two. And then once your new habits or behaviors are second nature, then you can take on a new resolution. For now, take it easy, take it slow, but be consistent, and you’ll be well on your way to gorgeous, radiant skin. 

Here are some of the best skincare resolutions for the new year. 

1. Remember the basics 

One way to help turn actions into habits is to associate them with other habits. So, for example,  if you have a cup of tea every morning, then maybe while you heat the water, you can use that time to moisturize your face and apply sunscreen.  Or maybe at night, before you settle down in front of Netflix, you remove your makeup and apply your night cream so you don’t fall asleep in your makeup. Whatever your routine is, one small change in your skincare habits may be just what you need for 2022. 

• Apply sunscreen daily and reapply it every two hours

• Remove your makeup thoroughly—every night

• Keep your skin moisturized

2. Practice healthy living

Your body is an ecosystem, a community of living things. Everything you consume, how much you move (or don’t move), every choice you make has an effect on your overall health and wellbeing. Including your skin. Whether you’re practicing healthy or unhealthy living, it’s going to show on your skin. This means your skincare resolutions don’t just have to come from your cosmetic drawer. They can also come from the way you live. 

• Eat skin-healthy foods

• Exercise regularly

• Get sufficient sleep

• Stay hydrated

3. Beware of bacteria

If you already have the skincare basics down and you have a healthy diet and exercise routine, you may be ready to add a more challenging skincare resolution to your calendar.  It’s not difficult to clean the things that touch your face, but since they won’t always fall under your daily routine, it may be a challenge to remember to do them. Your calendar or phone reminders will help. Whatever you do, be sure to record your progress somewhere so you can congratulate yourself for achieving your resolution at the end of the year. 

• Clean your cell phone daily

• Wash your pillowcases weekly

• Clean your makeup brushes monthly

4. Ask for help 

Resolutions are often about self-improvement, and that’s a wonderful thing. But none of us achieve success without help from others. What if this year, your resolution is simply to ask for help.  When it comes to taking care of your own skin, you may not always know exactly what’s needed to achieve your goals.  But you know what? You’re just a phone call away from skilled and experienced professionals who are specifically trained to help you achieve optimal skin health.  If you don’t have a specific skincare resolution, we’re happy to help.

Here are a couple of starting suggestions:

• Seek the guidance of a skincare expert and go from there

• Pamper yourself with professional skin treatments

• Treat yourself to the high-quality professional skincare products

At Siti Med Spa, we’re here to help you feel beautiful in the skin you’re in. Come see us today!

Beautiful Skin, Beautiful You in 2022 | Siti Med Spa 

If you’re in need of a refresh for the New Year, come on in for a consultation. We’ll listen to your concerns, evaluate your skin, and discuss your options with you. Our full-service medical spa is San Diego’s leader in cutting-edge anti-aging procedures, and our highly-skilled Nurse Practitioners are committed to helping you achieve a healthy, rejuvenated, and ageless appearance.