Start 2026 with three simple resolutions for brighter, healthier skin: wear sunscreen daily, quit smoking, and schedule regular resurfacing treatments like chemical peels and laser resurfacing.
Do you have skincare goals for 2026? Here are three New Year's resolutions you can make for glowing skin in the next 12 months.
January is the time of year when people tend to re-evaluate their goals and priorities. If you're making a list of New Year's resolutions this year, don't forget to include a few for your skin.
Vitaly Blatnoy, MD, and his experienced team at Orlando Dermatology Center can help you maintain a healthy glow for your skin in 2026 with personalized skincare recommendations and professional treatments in Oviedo, Orlando, Lake Mary, and Casselberry, Florida.
If you want brighter, clearer skin for the new year, we recommend adding these three resolutions to your list:
Apply sunscreen every day
Sunscreen is important in any weather. It doesn't matter if the forecast says sun, rain, or clouds; you should apply sunscreen every day. This includes days you plan on spending mostly indoors.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are more powerful than you might assume, and they're a primary cause of skin aging and damage. UV radiation damages the elastin in your skin, causing it to become looser and slower to heal. It also damages cells and can cause cancer.
Not only does daily sunscreen help prevent skin cancer, but it can also help delay wrinkles and keep your skin from looking dull, dry, and discolored.
Stop smoking
Quitting smoking has a long list of health benefits, including brighter and healthier skin. Thousands of chemicals in tobacco smoke can harm your skin, restricting its blood flow and drying it out. Smoking can lead to more wrinkles, a duller complexion, and an uneven skin tone.
If you currently smoke, even only a little, consider adding smoking cessation to your New Year's resolution list. Your skin will thank you with a youthful glow.
Schedule regular resurfacing treatments
Dr. Blatnoy and the team at Orlando Dermatology Center can help you choose a skin resurfacing treatment that suits your needs. You can get occasional resurfacing treatments to refresh your skin's appearance by removing older cells and impurities from the surface.
Chemical peels
Light to medium chemical peels exfoliate only the outermost layers of dead and dry skin, leaving you with a fresh and bright surface. You can book light chemical peels every 2-5 weeks this year to renew your glow.
Laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing treatments can reduce fine lines, scars, and dullness by removing one layer of dead cells at a time. They also boost collagen production to firm your skin.
Orlando Dermatology Center uses CO2 lasers to safely perform these treatments, which you can get on a personalized schedule based on your skin concerns.
Contact us
When it comes to nourishing your skin, consistency is always key. Now is the time to develop and stick to a routine that keeps your skin looking bright and fresh, and the dermatologists at Orlando Dermatology Center are ready to help.
Schedule an appointment online or over the phone at your nearest Orlando Dermatology Center today.
Reviewed by Dr. Vitaly Blatnoy, MD — Board-Certified Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. View credentialsLast reviewed January 2, 2026.
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