New year, new me. We welcome this new year feeling renewed and refreshed, so you can start 2025 like Belinda (winning as always). January is the perfect month to review and refresh your skincare routine. From checking expiration dates to adjusting your routine to changes in weather, whether cold or warm, discover these 8 tips that will help you achieve your skincare goals:

1. Check the expiration dates of your products

As a first step, take a few minutes to inspect your skincare products. Here are the ones at the top of the list:

• Opened products: All skincare products have an open bottle symbol on the back of the package, indicating the shelf life after opening (example: "6M" means 6 months, "12M" means 1 year, and so on).
• Replace what's no longer useful: If you notice a strange smell, changes in texture, or color, it's time to say goodbye. Products generally contain ingredients that help their formula last, but using expired products can cause irritation, so it's better to save yourself the trouble and say goodbye to them.

2. Adjust your routine to winter weather

The cold can dry out your skin, so it's crucial to adapt:

• More hydration: Our skin tells us what it needs; we just have to pay attention and listen. Being a living organ, it's constantly changing, so it's normal to have a summer routine and a winter routine, for example. Add a more hydrating toner, switch to heavier creams, or add a facial oil if your skin needs it.
• Always sunscreen: Even in winter, UV rays are present (that's why people still get a tan on a trip to the snow, for example 😅) Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin and don't forget to reapply it, especially if you were doing activities in the water or if you've already sweated.

3. Clean and organize your beauty tools

The most forgotten: our poor makeup brushes. Keeping our tools clean is also part of a good routine, as they are our most faithful allies and are sometimes neglected:

• Wash brushes and sponges: A deep clean eliminates bacteria, which is why we suggest washing your brushes and sponges like BeautyBlender once a week / every 15 days depending on their use. PRO TIP: Isopropyl alcohol is great because it dries quickly and doesn't generate more bacteria due to moisture 😉
• Disinfect your devices: We love this one because it just disappears. If you use facial brushes, rollers, or gua sha, clean them regularly to avoid contamination. And the most forgotten device? Our cell phone. That's right, we also need to disinfect our cell phone since it's constantly exposed to all kinds of surfaces, and those bacteria then spread to our hands, our face, and our mouths.

4. Incorporate essential ingredients for winter

Some active ingredients are ideal for combating the effects of the cold:

• Hyaluronic acid: Perfect for maintaining hydration as it encapsulates moisture. Add it to your routine as a toner, cream, or serum. Remember, if you apply it as a serum, moisturize your skin first to lock in all that moisture.
• Ceramides: Help strengthen the skin barrier and prevent dryness, restoring your skin's natural glow.
• Vitamin C: Use it to brighten your skin and protect it from environmental damage, as it not only provides antioxidants but also eliminates dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

5. Do a makeup and product detox

What better excuse than the beginning of the year to organize your collection and say goodbye to what you no longer use:

• Simplify your routine: Less is more. We're staunch advocates of Skinimalism here ( to learn more, click here ). Prioritize basic, effective products that serve multiple functions and adapt to your skin.
• Sort your products: Keep the ones you use daily at the front and discard the ones you no longer need.
• Shopping Pause: We know it can be tricky, but try to finish the products you already have first before succumbing to another viral TikTok product and think: Do I really need it or do I just want it? 🤔

6. Hydrate beyond the face

When we think of skincare, we automatically think of our face, but remember that other parts of the body also need care:

• Lips: Use a nourishing balm to prevent chapping and give your lips the moisture they need. It will also help prevent dead skin and make your lipstick look much better.
• Hands and body: Choose creams with regenerating and moisturizing ingredients like Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, or Shea Butter to combat dryness. These ingredients don't necessarily mean they're heavy or slow to absorb.

7. Listen to your skin

Every skin is unique, so what works for your neighbor won't work for you. Don't give in to social media pressure and adapt your routine to your skin's needs:

• Avoid irritation: If you experience sensitivity, reduce chemical exfoliants and prioritize soothing products. Also, prioritize your products and use only the necessary ones. Look for ingredients for sensitive skin like Centella Asiatica and Aloe Vera.
• Consult a dermatologist: If problems such as extreme dryness, irritation, and itching persist, seek professional guidance to rule out any allergies.

8. Plan a year of skincare

Starting the year with a skincare strategy will not only make your routine more effective, but it will also help you save time and money:

• Keep track of your products and their effectiveness: Creating a skincare journal or log can be a powerful tool to understand what works for your skin.
• Create a replenishment calendar: One of the most common reasons for stockpiling products is poor shopping planning. Buy only what you need and plan for replenishment to avoid waste and unnecessary expenses.

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January is an opportunity to start the year by taking care of your skin and organizing your routine. With these simple steps, you can protect it from the weather, keep it healthy, and prepare for a radiant complexion all year long.

Are you ready for a glow-filled 2025? ✨

Remember that at Skin&Tonic you can find all the products to complete and renew your routine 🤩