Which factor is most important for keeping skin healthy between visits?

• A. The client intake form
• B. Their sunscreen routine
• C. Their home care routine
• D. Monthly facials

Answer: (C)

Maintaining skin health between professional visits depends most on the home care routine you follow daily. What you do every day to cleanse, hydrate, treat concerns with appropriate products, and protect yourself from the sun directly influences moisture levels, barrier function, and inflammation. A solid routine keeps the skin balanced, supports any improvements from facials, and reduces the risk of setbacks until the next visit. The intake form and the facial itself play important roles in safety and treatment planning, and facials provide targeted benefits, but they don’t impact day-to-day health as much as a consistent home care routine. Sunscreen is essential and part of that routine, but the broader routine—cleansing, moisturizing, and using suitable active ingredients—is what maintains results between appointments.