Why Your Skincare Products Aren’t Working and How Professional Treatments Change Everything
We’ve all been there, you buy a new skincare product that everyone online has been raving about, you use it religiously, waiting for the results to show… and then nothing. Or worse, you start breaking out and your skin feels sore and irritated.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and guess what bestie, it’s not your fault.
In fact, one of the most common things I hear from new clients at Selina Caroline Skin is “I’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work for my skin.”
So let me explain why your products might not be giving you the results you want and how professional treatments completely change the game.
You’re Using Products Not Suited to Your Skin
Skin is personal. What works beautifully for one person can cause irritation or breakouts for someone else. The problem is most people choose products based on:
TikTok trends
Influencers
Guessing
A friend’s recommendation
The packaging
A brand that everyone loves
But none of these will actually tell you if a product is right for you.
At every consultation, I assess your skin type, your concerns, your lifestyle and your sensitivities, to understand exactly what products you would need to use in your daily routine.
Only then can you begin to see real results.
High-Street Skincare Has Limits
There’s nothing wrong with high-street products, but the reality is, they have lower concentrations of active ingredients to reduce the risk of skin irritation for a mass-market audience. When something is for everyone, it becomes too gentle to create meaningful change.
Medical grade skincare (like the ranges I sell in clinic) contains:
Higher-quality ingredients
Higher concentrations
Clinically proven actives
Formulations that penetrate deeper
This means faster, more visible and longer lasting results.
Some Skin Concerns Need More Than Just Topical Products
Skincare products can only reach the upper layers of the skin. But deeper concerns like:
Acne scarring
Sun damage and pigmentation
Fine lines
Congestion
Uneven texture
Enlarged pores
..often originate far below the epidermis.
This is where professional skin treatments make all the difference.
How Professional Treatments Transform Your Skin
Professional treatments work with your skincare, not instead of it. They create change at a much deeper level, giving you smoother, clearer and brighter skin.
Microneedling
Boots collagen, repairs acne scarring, shrinks pores, smooths fine lines and rejuvenates dull skin.
Chemical Peels
Gently resurface the skin, fades pigmentation and fine lines, kills acne and improves overall tone and texture.
HydroDiamond
Combines deep exfoliation and hydration to clear congestion, refine pores and restores your glow.
LED Light therapy
Reduces inflammation and pigmentation, calms breakouts, stimulates collagen and speeds up healing, perfect for acne prone or sensitive skin.
These treatments work beautifully alongside medical grade skincare, giving you both instant and long term results.
The Power of Combining Homecare & Professional Treatments
The most effective skin transformation happens when:
Professional treatments create deep structural change.
Medical grade skincare maintains and enhances those results at home.
This combined approach is why clients at Selina Caroline Skin see such noticeable improvements in their skin.
✨Ready For Skincare That Actually Works?
If your current skincare routine isn’t giving you the results you hoped for, it may be time for expert help.
At Selina Caroline Skin, I create bespoke treatment plans that are tailored to your skin’s exact needs, so you can get the skin you’ve always wanted.
🫧 book your consultation or facial today to start your personalised skin journey.