Diabetes & Skincare

As an esthetician specializing in the treatment of poc skin, I often work with clients who have diabetes. here is everything you need to know about the effects it can have on the skin

How can diabetes change your skin?

Two of the most common changes in skin of those with diabetes are hyperpigmentation and dryness. other things like skin lesions can occur, however, we are just covering the basics today. dry, cracked skin on the face, body and feet may happen.

What treatments/products to avoid any why?

As diabetes is a condition that changes the texture of the blood and the ability of the skin to repair itself naturally, treatments such as dermaplaning, microneedling, microblading and deep chemical peels are unfortunately not possible. This also includes retail products such as foot peels and hand peels which remove layers of the skin.

What treatments are safe?

Other modalities such as microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion, led therapy and customized facial treatments are good to go! It is important to communicate you health concerns with your esthetician or dermatologist so that your skin can be treated with the most care. i highly recommend working with a professional to put together a home care routine to target your concerns outside the treatment room. and always remember that self care is a marathon, not a sprint!

building your own routine

if you have diabetes and are trying to build your own self care routine, focus on products that are rich in hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides. this will help to diminish dryness and hyperpigmentation in the skin. this will also build your skins tolerance for the occasional exfoliation that it will require. while each case varies depending on which products are being used, at home exfoliation should be done once every 2 weeks. if you see an esthetician regularly, there may be no need for you to exfoliate at home at all depending on your treatments.