Are you guilty of starting a new skincare product with the hope it will magically fix your skin concerns overnight, only to be disappointed?

If yes, read on…

Before you throw in the towel, it’s important to remember there is no such thing as a “quick fix” when it comes to skincare, particularly products that are aiming to address complex skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles or pigmentation.

Dermatologist Dr Katherine Armour recommends using a new skincare product for at least 3 months “in order to gauge an effect on the skin. This provides three cycles of turnover of the epidermis, and it allows enough time to have possible biological effects on the dermis, or second layer of the skin, if this is part of the intended effect of an appropriate skincare product”