Article: Skincare Check In
Skincare Check In
The skincare industry at large has a way of making us feel like everything needs a reset. New routines. New products. New promises. But, is constant product change really the best for your skin? Let's do a quick skincare check in.
Skin thrives on familiarity
Your skin loves consistency. When it knows what to expect it can focus on repairing, balancing, and strengthening its barrier. Jumping from product to product does not give your skin the time it needs to respond and show authentic results.
When adding becomes undoing
More products do not always mean better results. Too many actives or frequent changes can lead to irritation, sensitivity, and confuse your skin. Sometimes the most effective thing you can do is simplify and let your skin be. When it comes to skin, progress often means simplicity.
We’re all about slow living & skincare
At SBA, we believe skincare is about care, not chasing perfection. It is about honoring your skin as it is today and supporting it with intention & patience. Our plant based formulas are created to work with your skin over time, nourishing the barrier with organic and wild harvested ingredients rather than overwhelming it with unnecessary and often time overwhelming actives and ingredients.
Your Skincare Check In
Take a moment to ask yourself a few simple questions:
• Have I been switching products frequently?
• Has my skin had enough time to adjust to my routine?
• Have I developed acne or skin sensitivities lately?
• Could simplifying my skincare routine possibly help certain sensitivities/acne I have developed more recently?
• Have I properly adjusted my skincare routine to the season?
• Do I know that the products I'm pairing together won't conflict and cause irriation?
• Am I using too many actives at once?
• Is there harsh preservatives, fragrance, or other toxins in my skincare routine?
• Am I over exfoliating, under exfoliating, or exfoliating with the wrong product(s)?
• Does my diet reflect skin that is clear and glowing?
• Am I giving my skin enough hydration, both topically and through drinking enough water?
• Is stress or lack of sleep showing up in my skin lately?
• Am I cleansing my skin gently, or using something too harsh for my skin type?
• Do my products contain ingredients that may clog my pores?
Sometimes the most powerful shift is simply slowing down, simplifying, and getting back to the basics.
Your skin does not need constant reinvention! Often it just needs patience, nourishment, and a routine it can trust. 💚
Explore our tailored skincare routine guides for your skin type!
From picking the right serum to understanding which balms and moisturizers support your skin best, we’ve created in depth skincare guides for every skin type + much more. It's all on the blog. Take some time to scroll through our blog area to see all the amazing free info we love to share with our SBA fam!
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Here's to your best skin, Naturally.
Brier C.
