5 Things You Can Do At Home To Drastically Improve Your Skin

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When it comes to skin, most people assume the answer is better products or more treatments. But in reality, what we see again and again in clinic is that daily habits determine whether skin glows or constantly struggles.

You can invest in the best serums in the world - but if your everyday routine is working against your skin, you’ll never see the results you should.

Here are six powerful changes you can make at home that genuinely transform the way your skin looks, feels and ages.

1. Switch to a Silk or Satin Pillowcase

Your pillowcase is one of the most overlooked causes of breakouts, irritation and premature ageing.

Traditional cotton pillowcases create friction against the skin while you sleep. Over time, that friction leads to:

  • Creasing and sleep lines

  • Increased irritation

  • Breakdown of collagen

  • More bacteria being pushed into pores

Cotton also absorbs moisture - including the skincare you apply before bed - meaning your expensive products are literally being soaked away overnight.

Silk and satin allow your skin to glide smoothly, keeping hydration and active ingredients on your face where they belong. Many clients notice fewer breakouts along the cheeks and jawline within weeks of making this change.

2. Stop Washing Your Face With Hot Water

Hot water feels comforting, but it is one of the fastest ways to weaken your skin barrier.

Your skin barrier is what keeps moisture in and irritants out. When you wash with hot water, you strip away the natural oils that protect it. This leads to:

  • Dryness and flaking

  • Redness and sensitivity

  • Increased oil production

  • More frequent breakouts

Over time, this also accelerates ageing by increasing inflammation and collagen breakdown.

Always cleanse with lukewarm water. After rinsing, a brief cool splash can help calm redness and leave the skin feeling firmer and fresher.

3. Treat Your Neck and Chest Like Your Face

One of the biggest ageing mistakes we see is beautifully cared-for faces paired with neglected necks and chests.

The skin on the neck and décolletage is thinner and more delicate than facial skin, and it loses collagen more quickly. This makes it especially prone to:

  • Fine lines

  • Crepey texture

  • Pigmentation

  • Sagging

If you are applying high-quality products to your face but stopping at the jawline, you are leaving these vulnerable areas unprotected.

Your cleanser, serums, moisturiser and sunscreen should all be applied down to the chest. This simple habit makes a huge difference in how youthful and even your overall appearance looks over time.

4. Wear Sunscreen Even When You’re Indoors

Most people associate sun damage with beach days - but the majority of skin ageing comes from everyday UV exposure.

UVA rays, which cause wrinkles, sagging and pigmentation, penetrate glass. That means your skin is exposed while:

  • Driving

  • Sitting by windows

  • Working in bright indoor spaces

Without daily sunscreen, collagen is continuously being broken down beneath the surface, even if you never burn. A broad-spectrum SPF applied every morning is the single most effective anti-ageing step you can take.

5. Don’t Apply Skincare to Soaking-Wet Skin

Applying products to dripping-wet skin may feel hydrating, but it actually dilutes your skincare and prevents active ingredients from absorbing properly.

When too much water sits on the surface of the skin:

  • Serums become less effective

  • The skin barrier becomes weaker

  • Moisture evaporates more quickly

Instead, cleanse, gently pat dry so your skin is slightly damp, then apply your serums and finish with moisturiser. This locks in hydration and allows your products to work as they were designed to.

6. Book Yourself That Monthly Skin Treatment

At-home skincare sets the foundation - but professional treatments are what change the skin at a deeper level.

Your skin works on a roughly 28–40 day renewal cycle. That means every month, old cells are shed and new ones are formed. When this process is supported with professional treatments, you get:

  • Faster cell turnover

  • More collagen production

  • Better product absorption

  • Clearer pores

  • Brighter, more even skin tone

Without this support, dead skin, congestion, pigmentation and dullness slowly build up - no matter how good your home routine is.

Monthly treatments act like a reset button for the skin. They remove what your cleanser can’t, push active ingredients deeper, and stimulate the skin to behave younger and healthier.

In clinic we often see two people using the same skincare - but the one having regular treatments will always have:

  • Smoother texture

  • Smaller-looking pores

  • More glow

  • Slower visible ageing

Professional treatments don’t just treat what you see - they change what’s happening beneath the surface.

If you’re serious about your skin, a monthly appointment isn’t a luxury - it’s maintenance.

So…

Great skin isn’t just about what happens in the treatment room - it’s about what happens every morning and every night at home.

These small daily habits create the foundation for smoother, clearer, more youthful skin. When your routine supports your skin instead of fighting it, everything from acne to ageing improves.

And when you do choose professional treatments, the results last longer and look even better.

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