As a dentist, Natasha often compares skincare to looking after your teeth. A professional clean or treatment makes a difference, but without brushing twice a day the results don't last. Skin is the same: what you do at home, every day, is what holds the progress.
Keep it realistic
A ten-step routine sounds lovely until real life gets in the way. Natasha usually starts with the essentials, sometimes just two steps in the morning and two at night, so new habits stick. For most people that means cleansing, moisturising and sun protection, plus one active ingredient chosen for their main concern.
Let it evolve
As your skin gets used to your routine, your plan can change. That might mean a stronger version of an active, a different ingredient for a new concern, or adjustments for the season. It doesn't always mean more products: one well-chosen product can often do the job of two.
The role of active ingredients
Ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol, peptides and exfoliating acids each do a different job. The art is choosing the right ones, at the right strength, for your skin today. Someone with pigmentation might start with vitamin C and later move to a more targeted combination as their skin builds tolerance.
Cutting through the noise
There are thousands of products, and trends change weekly. Choosing based on hype often means wasted money and irritated skin. A professional can match your skin to the right products and strengths, so every product earns its place.
Why follow-ups matter
Your skin changes with the seasons, hormones, stress and age. Regular reviews let your regimen keep up, adding something in winter, protecting more in summer, or easing back if your skin is unsettled.
How it works at Skin NV
After your online consult, Natasha builds your regimen on GetHarley, our fulfilment partner, and the products are delivered to your door. You'll get clear instructions on how to use and layer each one, and a review at 6 to 8 weeks to fine-tune it.
This article is general information, not personal advice.