A new year means new goals—and your skincare routine deserves a fresh start, too. Whether your focus is healthier habits, glowing skin, or finally tackling stubborn concerns, small, consistent changes can make a big difference.

At The Skin Chic in Virginia Beach, we’re helping clients set meaningful skincare intentions that deliver visible results. Here are the top 10 skincare resolutions to make this year your best skin year yet.

1. Build a Skincare Routine That’s Customized for You

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to great skin. Your routine should match your skin type, lifestyle, and schedule. Maybe you need a quick three-step morning routine with multitasking products, or perhaps your skin benefits from a more layered evening ritual. The key is consistency with the right products—chosen for your needs. During your next visit to The Skin Chic, our aestheticians can help you curate a personalized skincare plan using high-performance brands like SkinBetter Science, Alastin, iS Clinical, and Valmont to achieve balanced, radiant skin that fits your life.

2. Never Skip Sunscreen—Even in Winter

The number one rule of anti-aging: wear sunscreen every day. UV exposure happens year-round, even on cloudy or cold days. Protecting your skin daily helps prevent wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage that can undo months of progress. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and always apply it to your face, neck, and chest—the areas most exposed to light and aging.

3. Schedule Regular Professional Facials

Professional treatments keep your skin clear, hydrated, and strong. Monthly facials like The All-In Facial at The Skin Chic combine deep cleansing, exfoliation, and advanced devices such as microcurrent, LED therapy, or dermaplaning to restore balance and glow. Regular facials also allow your aesthetician to track your skin’s progress and adjust treatments as your needs change throughout the year.

4. Exfoliate Wisely for Smoother Skin

Exfoliation reveals fresh, bright skin by removing dead surface cells—but moderation is key. Overdoing it can damage your skin barrier, leading to irritation and dryness. Stick to gentle exfoliation two to three times per week with mild acids or enzymes, or refresh monthly with a professional Perfect Derma™ Peel for deeper, medical-grade renewal.

5. Treat the Face, Neck, and Chest as One

Your skincare routine and laser treatments shouldn’t stop at your jawline. The neck and décolleté are prone to fine lines, sagging, and sun damage, yet often overlooked. For long-term youthfulness, we always recommend treating the face, neck, and chest together, especially for laser resurfacing, microneedling, and chemical peels. This ensures even tone, texture, and firmness across all visible areas for a cohesive, youthful look.

6. Hydrate Inside and Out

Healthy, glowing skin starts with hydration. Drink enough water daily, and choose skincare formulas packed with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides to strengthen the barrier and lock in moisture. Treatments like DiamondGlow®, All-In Facials, and Glass Skin Laser Facials infuse your skin with hydration and antioxidants, delivering that dewy, just-left-the-spa glow all winter long.

7. Invest in Results-Driven Treatments

If you’re serious about improving your skin, invest in treatments that work at a cellular level. This year, consider a personalized plan combining one or more of our top-performing lasers and collagen-inducing procedures:

• Tetra PRO CO₂ CoolPeel® for wrinkle and texture improvement
• PicoSure™ Pro for pigment correction and collagen stimulation
• Clear + Brilliant® for radiant, youthful tone maintenance
• SkinPen® Microneedling for smoother, firmer, more even skin
  These medical-grade treatments deliver transformative results that build over time.

8. Always Remove Makeup Before Bed

This one’s easy but crucial—never sleep in makeup. It clogs pores, dulls your complexion, and accelerates signs of aging. Even if you’re exhausted, take a few minutes to cleanse thoroughly and apply a nourishing moisturizer or serum. Your skin will thank you by looking fresh, calm, and clear every morning.

9. Prioritize Sleep, Stress Relief, and Self-Care

Your skin reflects your lifestyle. Sleep deprivation and stress can lead to breakouts, inflammation, and premature aging. Prioritize rest, hydration, and recovery through small daily rituals. Relax with an Infrared Sauna session or book an AfterGlow Facial during our ViBe District Facial Happy Hour for a quick midweek reset that leaves you recharged and radiant.

10. Commit to Professional Skincare Guidance

Just like a personal trainer helps you achieve fitness goals, an aesthetic professional helps you maintain glowing, youthful skin. Regular consultations at The Skin Chic ensure your products and treatments evolve with your skin’s needs, the seasons, and your schedule. We’ll help you identify the right blend of in-spa treatments and home care for consistent, visible results.

This Year, Invest in Your Glow

Healthy, radiant skin isn’t luck—it’s strategy. Start the new year by setting skincare goals that work for you, supported by expertise and treatments tailored to your complexion. Whether you’re focusing on prevention, repair, or refinement, The Skin Chic in Virginia Beach has everything you need to look and feel your best year-round.

Book your facial or laser consultation at our Shore Drive or ViBe District Oceanfront location and make 2026 the year of your best skin ever.