As we step into 2025, it’s time to turn over a new leaf - starting with your skincare routine. Your skin deserves the same fresh start as the rest of your life. These 10 skincare resolutions are your guide to glowing, healthy skin all year long. Ready to make 2025 the year of your best complexion yet? Let’s dive in!
1. Simplify your skincare routine
The most effective skincare routine is a simple one. Sticking to the basics can often lead to a healthy skin barrier, because it is not being over stripped and constantly damaged. A gentle cleanser, hydrating serum, and a moisturiser is the perfect combination for clean and glowing skin.
2. Year-Round Sun Protection
Sun protection is crucial all year long, for your face, neck, décolletage, hands, and any other exposed skin. When we think of SPF protection, it is best to get one that is 30 - 50 SPF to ensure you are protected from UVB and UVA rays. If you swim in the ocean, please ensure your sunblocks are safe for oceans and reefs.
3. Don’t give up on retinoids
Retinoids are powerhouse actives and fight the first signs of ageing, acne and hyperpigmentation. Use products with retinol like the Violet Jordan Overnight Recovery Facial Oilonly once a day, but be consistent with it to see results.
4. Eat for your skin
After the indulgences of Christmas, we can all use a refresh and lift after the long days and delicious food. Increase your antioxidant intake by eating lots of brightly coloured fruits and vegetables which work in the deeper layers of the skin to protect collagen from ultraviolet light and damage from environmental factors, such as pollution. Remember that the darker in colour your fruit and vegetable is, the more antioxidant rich they will be.
5. Consistency is everything
Our skin loves consistency: getting into the groove with a simple routine that works is worth its weight in gold.
Cleanse twice daily ; if you wear make-up, follow with
vitamin C and SPF in the morning and consider a
retinol and
moisturiser at night.
6. Stop touching your face
Harmful bacteria can be found all around us - most importantly, it’s also on our hands. Even if you’re diligent about washing your hands regularly, there will still be plenty of germs on your fingers throughout the day, and every time you touch your face, you’re transferring this bacteria onto your skin which could lead to breakouts or infections.
7. Eco-Friendly Selections
If you haven’t already, it’s time to transition to products and ingredients that care for your skin, your body, and the planet as a whole.
8. Don’t Neglect The Neck
Your skincare should never stop at your chin - it is always best practice to bring it down your neck and onto your décolletage. This will pay off in the short-term by preventing random breakouts, and in the long-term by staving off signs of ageing. The skin on our neck is thin and prone to sun damage, so make sure it gets a dose of daily SPF, too.
9. Body Love
Especially in the colder months, it may be easy to forget about the elbows and heels since they’re bundled up by cozy sweaters and fuzzy socks. Start incorporating your entire body into your skincare routine to keep it hydrated and soft. Incorporate a lightweight Body Oil that is intensely nourishing. The Violet Jordan
Body Oil is formulated with a blend of 10 oils that soak into the upper layers, delivering deep moisturisation whilst improving the appearance of dry skin.
10. Wash your make-up brushes
This might not be the most fun job in the world, but definitely a worthwhile one. It’s so important to rid your brushes of bacteria by washing them once a week. A simple way of cleaning your brushes is to run the head of the brush under warm water, add a drop of shampoo to your palm, swirl the brush into the soap and rinse the brush head under water once more. Washing your brushes will also help them last longer, and, when cared for, make-up brushes can last for years and years, saving you money.
Your skin is your lifelong companion, and these resolutions are a promise to cherish it every day. From small daily habits to game-changing rituals, each step you take brings you closer to radiant, resilient skin. As 2025 unfolds, let these resolutions inspire confidence, self-care, and a glow that reflects your inner beauty. Here's to your skin's happiest, healthiest year yet!
