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Our Editors Share Their 2019 Skin Care Resolutions
Go to the gym more often. Eat better. Get back in touch with long-lost friends. These are popular new year’s resolutions for many. And while those are all good ways to step into 2019, don’t forget about caring for your skin, too. If you’ve been slacking on your skin care routine or skipping crucial steps, now’s the time to vow to take on better habits. Even our editors are copping up to what they could be doing better for their skin, and making it a goal to do those very things in the new year. Scroll through for our editors’ skin care resolutions for 2019.
Moisturize More Often
"This is a terrible confession for a beauty editor to make, but I have a bad habit of foregoing moisturizer in my skin care routine. In the coming year, no matter how tired or rushed I am, I vow to moisturize my face, neck, hands, and body, so it doesn't end up biting me later." — Claudia Dimuro
Keep Dirty Hands Away from Face
“In this upcoming year, the one skin care goal I want to work on a bit more aggressively than the rest is to keep my hands off my face. Your hands carry dirt, bacteria, oil and other impurities that can transfer easily to your face if you aren't careful about keeping them away. This can then cause clogged pores and subsequent breakouts to occur more easily.” — Savannah Maroney
Wash Skin Care Tools & Makeup Brushes
“I’m going to make a resolution to take better care of the things that come into contact with my skin daily. This includes being more proactive with washing my makeup brushes, pillowcases and sheets. It also means rotating out the brush head on my Clarisonic more often, as well as replacing my loofah before it has a chance to harbor bacteria. This can help reduce my chances of developing acne mechanica, breakouts which result from materials or objects touching the face.” — Jessica Khorsandi
Perfect A Nighttime Skincare Routine
“This year, my skin care resolution is to be more diligent with my nighttime skin care routine! I'm guilty of being too tired to follow through with my entire regimen and often call it a day after solely removing my makeup. This year is dedicated to powering through the pull to my bed and spending as much time taking care of my skin at night as I do in the morning.” — Nicolette Pezza
Tone Down On Salicylic Acid Use
"For 2019, my resolution is to stop overusing my favorite products. As an editor, I know when and where to use everything, especially an ingredient as potent as salicylic acid. But I have a slight addiction to using salicylic acid-based cleansers, toners, and spot treatments. My resolution is to minimize my routine and save the more powerful ingredients—like salicylic acid—for a weekly treatment." — Cortne Bonilla
Swap Out Dirty Pillowcases
"In 2018 I made a commitment to always remove my makeup before bed (had to practice what I preach) and for 2019 I've settled on another nighttime-focused resolution. My goal is to change my (preferably silk) pillowcase more often. Everyone knows the importance of a consistent skin care routine, but you may not factor your laundry schedule into the equation for keeping your skin clear." — Margaret Fisher
Stick To What Works
"For the new year, I'm committed to sticking to my skincare routine! I used to have an insanely long skincare routine, but these days I'm more committed to makeup wipes. It's so easy to slack off after a long day at work, but my skin really suffers, and I know I'm totally capable of having flawless skin (we all are!) And really, who doesn't have time to wash, tone, treat, and moisturize?" — Jelani Addams Rosa
Consistency Is Key
"I'd say my overall skin care goal for 2019 is consistency because you can't get real results from just doing something once in a while or whenever you feel like it. I'm good at being consistent about cleansing and moisturizing twice a day, but I want to also commit to doing a face mask and/or using my dermaroller at least two or three times every week.” – Rebecca Dancer
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