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Some skincare ingredients deserve a permanent place in your routine. At NicholsMD, hypochlorous acid is one of our favorites — and we love introducing patients to this simple, versatile skincare essential.

You have an anti-aging routine for your face. But what’s your plan for everything below it? We’ve become remarkably proactive about facial aging. We wear SPF. We use retinol. We invest in collagen-stimulating treatments before significant laxity appears.

When it comes to our skin, we’ve learned not to wait for signs of aging to become obvious before taking action. We wear SPF before sun damage appears. We invest in collagen before significant laxity sets in. We build a skincare routine to maintain healthy skin, not simply repair it.

It may start with a photograph. The jawline that once looked crisp now appears softer, or the distinction between your chin and neck feels less defined. Perhaps you’re noticing early jowling, even though your skincare routine — and your weight — haven’t changed.

As the seasons change, your wardrobe is not the only thing that deserves an update. The lightweight products that kept your complexion comfortable through heat and humidity may no longer provide enough support once cooler temperatures, lower humidity and indoor heating enter the picture.

Summer may leave behind a beautiful collection of memories, but it can also leave its mark on your skin. By early fall, many people notice that their complexion suddenly looks more discolored, uneven, dry or textured than it did just a few months earlier. Sun spots appear darker. Fine lines seem more noticeable. Skin that once looked bright may appear dull, blotchy or less smooth.