MNA’s 25 Skin Health Tips for 2025

Author

Maria Barkas
January 01, 2025

2025 is the year of your best skin ever. We've curated 25 personalized skincare tips to help you achieve your skin goals in 2025. Whether you are just starting your skin journey, or need a little reset, let's make it happen! 

The Building Blocks: 

  1. Customize Your Regimen: Your skin is unique, so your skincare routine should be too! Seeking the professional advice of a trusted esthetician can be extremely beneficial, as we can provide the guidance you need! We'll work together to personalize your regimen based on your skin type, concerns, and goals.

  2. Explore In-Office Treatments: Enhance your at-home routine with professional treatments tailored to your specific needs. From rejuvenating facials to targeted solutions, we offer a range of options to elevate your results.

  3. Protect Your Skin's Barrier: Healthy skin starts with a strong barrier. In some cases, you may confuse your skin’s response to a damaged barrier, as a breakout. We'll help you choose gentle, nourishing products that support your skin's natural defenses instead of the harsh activities you may reach for in a panic. 

  4. Learn to Layer Like a Pro: Get the most out of your products by applying them in the correct order. Skip the TikTok advice…We'll guide you through the art of layering, starting with the thinnest consistency and working your way up to the thickest for the most effective product penetration.

  5. Be Patient: Patience leads to results, because skin takes time to heal. Stay committed to your routine and trust the process and your esthetician! 

Essential Daily Habits & Hygiene 

  1. The Ultimate Shield: Sunscreen is your daily shield against premature aging and skin damage. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every single day, even on cloudy days, to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

  2. Double Cleansing: Elevate your cleansing routine with the double cleanse method. Consider starting with an oil-based cleanser to melt away makeup and impurities, or a creamy cleanser on the days where you go makeup free, and finish with a water-based cleanser for a truly deep clean.

  3. Tips to Nips!: Don't stop at your face…Apply your skincare from the top of your forehead all the way down your neck and chest to maintain skin elasticity and prevent premature aging in these delicate regions.

  4. Pat, Don't Rub: Treat your skin with kindness by gently patting it dry with a clean microfiber or single use towel. Rubbing can cause irritation and damage, so always opt for a gentle touch.

  5. Hands Off!: Touching your face unnecessarily, popping, and picking can all spread bacteria, cause breakouts, and scarring. Keep your hands off your face! 

  6. Post-Workout Cleanse: Cleanse your skin after exercising to remove sweat and bacteria that can clog pores. 

    • Helpful Hint: Keep a travel size bottle of Acu Mist by DMK in your gym bag. It's a quick and easy way to restore the skin's natural pH balance, that sweat disrupts, until you can cleanse properly at home.

  7. Change Your Pillowcases: Your pillowcases go through a lot at night! Change them regularly to prevent bacteria buildup and keep your skin clear.

Lifestyle & Skin Health

  1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Drinking plenty of water is essential for overall health, including your skin. Aim for 8 glasses a day, and add water-rich fruits and veggies to your diet for an extra boost.

  2. Eat an Antioxidant-Rich Diet: Load up on colorful fruits and vegetables packed with vitamins and minerals that fight free radical damage. Think berries, leafy greens, and citrus fruits.

  3. Incorporate Healthy Fats: Include foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, avocados, and nuts for skin elasticity and hydration.

  4. Be Selective with Sugar and Dairy: Processed sugar can trigger inflammation and worsen breakouts–explore “nature’s sugar” instead with fruit, dates, and pure maple syrup. When it comes to dairy, opt for organic and grass-fed & finished options – they boast a healthier fat profile that can actually benefit your skin without the skin-aggravating A1 proteins!

  5. Stress Less, Glow More: Stress can manifest all over your body, even in your organs. Optimal organ functioning is essential for removing and filtering toxins from your body that can take a toll on your skin. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as yoga, meditation, or spending time in nature. 

  6. Incorporate Lymphatic Drainage: Lymphatic drainage massages for your face can help to reduce puffiness in real time; but practicing lymphatic drainage techniques for the body as well, aid in removing those skin-harming toxins. 

  7. Prioritize Beauty Sleep: Beauty sleep is a real thing! Getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night allows your skin to repair and regenerate.

  8. Get Moving: Regular exercise improves blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your skin cells for a healthy glow.

  9. Limit Alcohol & Caffeine: These can dehydrate your skin and disrupt your sleep, so enjoy them in moderation.

Extra Tips for an Extra Glow

  1. Avoid the Trends: Too many products, changing your routine too often, and trying out potentially harsh ingredients, can irritate your skin. Keep it simple and focus on quality products recommended by your esthetician.

  2. Consistency is Key: The secret to achieving your skin goals? Sticking to your routine! Make it a daily ritual you enjoy. 

  3. Seasonal Skincare Swaps: Seasons change and so does our skin. Adjust your routine to meet your skin's changing needs throughout the year. We'll guide you on what products to use in each season.

  4. Become Your Own Skin Advocate: Knowledge is power! The more you know about your skin, the better you can care for it and the more committed you will be.

Get ready for your best, most radiant, skin in 2025! We’re so excited to be a part of the journey with you. 

Best, Maria