Article Overview
- Integrated skincare combines at-home products with professional treatments to optimize skin health and achieve visible results.
- Benefits include enhanced treatment outcomes, improved overall skin health, and prevention of future skin issues.
- Key tips for best results: use complementary skincare products, protect skin with broad-spectrum SPF 30+, and follow post-procedure instructions.
- Recommended product pairings from SkinCeuticals: C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid for LED light therapy, Cell Cycle Catalyst™ for chemical peels, P-TIOX Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Serum for injectables, and A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum for microneedling and ultrasound lifting.
What is Integrated Skincare: Benefits, Tips + Products
Integrated skincare is a comprehensive approach to skincare that combines at-home skincare products with professional treatments and procedures for optimal skin health and visible results. By integrating in-office professional skincare treatments with your daily skincare routine, optimal and long-lasting improvements to your skin can be achieved.
At SkinCeuticals, we take pride in offering effective skincare solutions developed with doctors, that are tested to complement a variety of professional treatments and maximize results.
The Benefits of Integrated Skincare
Employing an integrated skincare routine offers a multitude of benefits for skin, including:
- Enhanced treatment results: By using skincare products that complement your professional treatments, you can maximize the results of those treatments and achieve your skin goals faster.
- Improved overall skin health: Integrated skincare helps to improve the overall health of your skin by addressing multiple skin concerns simultaneously.
- Prevention of future skin issues: By using skincare products that target the specific concerns of your skin, you can help prevent future skin problems from developing and prolong the effects of your treatment.
Popular In-Office Professional Skin Treatments + SkinCeuticals Product Pairings
There are many types of professional skin treatments available, each with its own unique benefits, addressing a wide range of skin concerns and conditions. Some of the most popular treatments include:
LED Light or Laser Therapy
LED light therapy and laser therapy use different wavelengths of light to stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and improve skin texture. Blue light therapy is commonly used to kill acne-causing bacteria, while red light therapy promotes skin healing and reduces inflammation for overall skin rejuvenation. Laser is also available in ablative and non-ablative forms to address different skin concerns.
SkinCeuticals Product Pairings:
C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
This powerful antioxidant vitamin C serum helps to protect the skin from environmental damage and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. C E Ferulic is physician-tested with 7 types of lasers to complemement anti-aging results.
Advanced RGN-6
This skin regeneration wound healing cream is formulated for post-laser care to trigger 6 dimensions of skin repair and reverse aging damage beyond laser alone. Used post-treatment or alone, this anti-aging cream helps reverse signs of aging such as redness, discoloration and wrinkles.
Phyto Corrective
This soothing gel helps to calm the skin, reduce redness and instantly cool skin by 5°Farenheit. Phyto Corrective is physician-tested to soothe skin after in-office laser treatments.
Professional Chemical Peels
Chemical peels use a chemical solution to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. This can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce the appearance of scars, and brighten the skin. Options are available for every tolerance level from Light Chemical Peels to Deep Chemical Peels for visible scarring and deep wrinkles.
SkinCeuticals Product Pairings:
Cell Cycle Catalyst™
This exfoliating serum helps to promote cell turnover and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Cell Cycle Catalyst is physician-tested to prepare the skin ahead of professional chemical peels to enhance results.
Injectables & Dermal Fillers
Injectable neurotoxins can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and to add volume to the face. Dermal fillers, like Hyaluronic Acid filler, can be used to enhance features like the lips or chin and restore volume to the face.
SkinCeuticals Product Pairings:
Neurotoxin Injectables + P-TIOX Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Serum
This best-selling peptide serum helps to reduce of 9 types of contraction fine lines and wrinkles, even those neurotoxins cannot treat, while revealing glass skin radiance.
P-TIOX is clinically proven to visibly improve global wrinkles, radiance and overall appearance of skin 1 month after injection.
Dermal Fillers + HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan
This hyaluronic acid-based serum helps to hydrate the skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan visibly plumps skin surface with moisture and defines contours like a syringe of HA (1cc). This plumping serum is physician-tested to complement the results of dermal filler.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. This stimulates the skin’s natural healing process, which can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce the appearance of scars, and improve skin texture.
Vivace® Microneedling utilizes radiofrequency to stimulate collagen and reduce fine lines and wrinkles while Morpheus8 Treatment uses RF microneedling technology to firm skin and reduce acne scars.
SkinCeuticals Product Pairings:
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced
This anti-aging cream is clinically proven to correct 5 types of deep wrinkle and help improve visible signs of aging impacted by collagen decline and glycation. A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum is physician-tested with RF Microneedling to provide 3x better lifting results 2 weeks post-procedure.
Ultrasound Lifting
Ultrasound lifting uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity. This can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve the overall contour of the face. Some options for ultrasound treatment include Ultherapy® Non Surgical Facelift and Accent Prime™ Body Contouring.
SkinCeuticals Product Pairings:
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
This double-patented firming serum is formulated to help improve signs of aging impacted by glycation including skin laxity, wrinkles and firmness. A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum is clinically proven to lift skin and tighten 4 key areas from face to neck. This tightening serum is physician-tested to complement the results of aesthetic lifting treatments.
Prescription Topicals
Prescription topicals, such as retinoids and hydroquinone, can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and rosacea.
SkinCeuticals Product Pairings:
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
This lipid-rich moisturizer helps to restore the skin’s barrier function and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is clinically proven to shorten skin's adjustment period to prescription retinoids by reducing irritation and dryness.
Post-Procedure Skincare Tips
To unlock optimal results from your professional skin treatments, follow these post-procedure skincare tips:
- Use skincare that complements your procedure or treatment. Be sure to use skincare products that are appropriate for your skin type and maximize the results of your professional skin treatments.
- Protect your skin from the sun. Always protect your skin from the sun by using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Follow your provider’s post-procedure instructions carefully to ensure the best possible results.
- Consult a professional if you experience discomfort or irritation after your procedure.
Try Integrated Skincare with SkinCeuticals Professional Partners & Physicians Near You
Integrated skincare is an excellent practice to achieve enhanced skincare results. By combining in-office professional skin treatments with bestselling SkinCeuticals at-home skincare products, you can maximize and prolong the results of your treatments.
To discover the best integrated skincare routine for you, use our online Routine Builder, or schedule an appointment with a SkinCeuticals Skincare Professional for a 1:1 virtual skincare consultation.
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About Gretchen Wobensmith
Gretchen Wobensmith is a licensed aesthetician with 27 years of experience. She has been training professionally for large global brands for the last 20 years. Gretchen brings her skill set of having a deep understanding of skin histology and ingredient technology to the SkinCeuticals Global Education Team as their Product Lead. Gretchen shares her passion for mentoring skin care professionals, to elevate their knowledge and skill set in the medical skin care industry.
