Five Trends That Will Dominate The Skincare Industry In 2023
With rapid development of new technology, beauty products are getting more sophisticated and personalized, putting beauty-tech at the forefront of innovation and future trends. As tech constantly evolves, the future of beauty is ever-changing. In 2023, we can expect to see even more integration in this area as technology continues to develop and change our everyday lives with beauty-tech devices designed to make us look and feel better taking the center stage.
Skin Barrier Protection
One trend that will continue to dominate the beauty world is justifiably the skin barrier protection. Skin barrier (or the stratum corneum) is the outer layer of your skin that holds in the moisture and protects the skin from environmental toxins. Your skin barrier gets damaged when it’s stripped of its natural oils as a result of using harsh cleansers, acids and acne topicals and once the skin barrier loses its fighting power, your skin is left sensitive and more prone to redness and irritation.
Ingredients such as ceramides and niacinamides will take the spotlight, however no ingredient can fully repair the damage to your skin barrier, pointing out that the best way to protect your skin is prevention. It’s important to know that one of the biggest culprits of damaged skin barrier is over-exfoliation and harsh cleansing.
Beauty Snacking
While you might want to limit your snacking habits, when it comes to feeding your skin, we’re all up for delicious little nibbles. Beauty snacking is all about getting your beauty fix in small doses throughout the day.
Same as with food, you should be careful about your choice of favorite skin snack. While moisturizing always seems like a good idea, applying too much of it throughout the day will make your skin lazy and lead to decrease in production of skin’s own moisture. Over-moisturizing signals to your skin that it has enough water, lipids and protein thus slowing down the natural production of these important nutrients.
Injectables Vs. Non-invasive Treatments
According to a market research report, the global dermal fillers market was valued at $5.1 Bn in 2021 and projected to reach more than $13 Bn by the end of 2031. It’s clear that age-defying treatments are in soaring demand, however, 2023 brings the whole new perspective on beauty, one that is all about self-care and feeling good. People are now choosing pain-free beauty-tech treatments with visible long-term results over a surgical quick fix fueled by pain and risk.
Rise of Beauty Tech
Already an established player in the beauty industry, beauty-tech, will take over the lead as consumers turn to technology for professional-level results and sustainable beauty solutions. We’re entering the era of enlightened consumers who demand clean and mindful beauty. These consumers are informed and now more than ever aware of the benefits technology can have for their skin. This consciousness is fueling beauty consumers’ ever growing interest in LED lights technology and cryotherapy.
On top of LED light technology, IPL devices are predicted to have a staggering growth with the rise of at-home IPL treatments. These devices offer professional-level results without ongoing expensive visits to the salon. The difference between LED light and IPL is the power delivery. As its name suggests, IPL or Intense Pulse Light uses intense light in a pulsatile manner. While the power outputs of the IPL are much higher, delivered in a short time measured in milliseconds, the LED light is less intense and measured in minutes. IPL is great for pigmentation and is often used in hair removal devices, while LED lights enhance healing, collagen stimulation and can help with acne.