This is the Foundation of Every Facial Treatment!
When it comes to skincare, many people want to jump straight into aggressive treatments like peels, strong acids, or even topical antibiotics — hoping to quickly fix acne, spots, or wrinkles. But here's the big problem: without a healthy foundation, any treatment can backfire. In this post, we’ll break down what that essential foundation is — and why starting facial treatments on damaged skin is a bad idea. 1. Don’t start your skincare with peels, acids, or antibiotics These treatments have their place and can deliver amazing results — but they shouldn’t be your starting point . If you apply acids to already sensitive or unbalanced skin, you risk inflammation, irritation, and even worsening the condition. Starting with such strong treatments without preparing the skin is like building a house on unstable ground. It may collapse. 2. The skin needs: protection, barrier repair, and microbiome balance Before anything else, your skin needs protection — especially from UV ra...