How can I tell if my new product is working?

It’s surprisingly difficult to tell sometimes, isn’t it?

 

First, you have to give a new product 60-90 days, unless it irritates you.   Change only one product at a time.  Make sure the difference you’re seeing isn’t just seasonal or a fluke …..as in you just got back from Hawaii and your skin looks worse/better, etc.  

 

It helps – okay maybe this is a little too scientific – to keep a small notebook and just write the product, start and end date, and your impressions after 60-90 days.   One good measure is are you getting more compliments on your skin?  

“Selfies” aren’t that helpful because the lightening and angles vary too much to get a good photo.

 

Dr. Irwin

 

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Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

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