Healthy skin is supported not only by what happens in the clinic, but also by what you do everyday at home. A consistent skincare routine can help maintain hydration, support the skin barrier, address concerns such as pigmentation, texture, and signs of aging, and protect the skin from ongoing environmental and sun-related damage.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, daily skincare is personalized to your skin type, concerns, lifestyle, and treatment plan. Your routine may also be adjusted before and after procedures such as IPL, ResurFX, Sofwave, injectables, or surgery so that your at-home care complements—not conflicts with—your in-office treatment.
We recommend and carry Derma Made, a dermatologist-developed skincare line offering cleansers, antioxidants, retinoids, exfoliants, moisturizers, barrier-support products, and sun protection that can be incorporated into an individualized home-care routine.
A good skincare routine does not need to be complicated. The goal is to use the right products, in the right order, for your skin.
An effective skincare routine does not need to involve many products. The foundation is choosing the right products for your skin and using them consistently.
Gentle cleansing removes sunscreen, oil, makeup, and daily buildup without unnecessarily disrupting the skin barrier. Exfoliation may be added when appropriate to help remove accumulated surface cells and improve skin texture.
Targeted products are selected according to your skin's needs. These may include antioxidants, retinoids, peptides, hydrating ingredients, and barrier-supporting products to address concerns such as fine lines, pigmentation, uneven texture, dryness, or loss of skin quality.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen is the essential final step of a morning routine, particularly in a high-UV environment such as Los Cabos. Consistent sun protection helps prevent additional sun damage and helps maintain the improvements achieved through both skincare and in-office treatments.
Your routine does not need to include every type of product. What you use—and how often you use it—should be determined by your skin, your goals, and any treatments you are undergoing.
Morning: Cleanse → Targeted Serum → Hydrate → Sunscreen
Evening: Cleanse → Targeted Treatment → Moisturize / Barrier Support
Products such as retinoids or exfoliating acids may be incorporated selectively rather than used every day, depending on your skin and treatment plan.
This provides the foundation. The next step is determining which products and active ingredients are appropriate for your individual skin.
There is no single skincare routine that is right for everyone. Products and active ingredients should be selected according to your skin type, current skin condition, concerns, tolerance, and goals.
Your routine may be designed to address:
Skin Aging & Collagen Support — supporting skin quality, texture, firmness, and fine lines
Sun Damage & Pigmentation — helping improve uneven tone and protect against further UV-related damage
Dry or Dehydrated Skin — restoring hydration and supporting the skin barrier
Acne-Prone Skin — managing oil, congestion, breakouts, and post-acne concerns
Sensitive or Barrier-Compromised Skin — prioritizing gentle cleansing, hydration, and barrier repair
Post-Treatment or Post-Procedure Care — adapting skincare during recovery and gradually reintroducing active ingredients
General Skin Health & Prevention — maintaining healthy skin and protecting it over time
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, your home routine can also be coordinated with your dermatology, aesthetic medicine, laser & skin technology, or surgical treatment plan.
Certain products that are beneficial during everyday use may need to be temporarily paused before or after a procedure. Retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other active ingredients are adjusted when appropriate according to the treatment being performed and your skin's response.
The goal is not to use more skincare—it is to use what your skin actually needs.
Daily skincare and in-office treatments work best when they are planned together rather than separately. A well-designed home routine can help maintain skin quality, protect treatment results, and support the skin before and after procedures.
For treatments such as Sofwave, ResurFX, IPL, Sculptra, Botox and other injectables, your routine may be adjusted according to the treatment and your skin's needs. Sun protection is particularly important, while certain active ingredients—such as retinoids or exfoliating acids—may need to be temporarily paused around some procedures.
After treatment, your regular skincare routine is gradually resumed according to the instructions provided by your treatment team.
The goal is simple: your daily skincare should protect and complement the results you achieve in the clinic.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, we recommend and carry Derma Made, a dermatologist-developed skincare line created by Dr. Amy Brodsky, a board-certified dermatologist and member of our clinical team.
Rather than recommending a predetermined collection of products, Derma Made products can be selected according to your skin type, concerns, tolerance, and treatment plan.
Depending on your needs, your routine may include:
Cleansers & exfoliants
Antioxidant serums
Retinoids
Hydrating products
Barrier-supporting moisturizers
Targeted treatments
Daily sun protection
Skincare at Cabo Plastic Surgery is part of a broader approach to skin health, prevention, and aesthetic care. Your routine can be coordinated with the same team providing your dermatology, aesthetic, laser, and surgical treatments.
Our approach includes:
Personalized Skincare Recommendations — based on your skin type, concerns, and goals
Dermatologist-Developed Skincare — with Derma Made
Access to Dermatologists & Aesthetic Physicians — when a more comprehensive skin evaluation is appropriate
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery When Needed — when a suspicious lesion or skin cancer requires surgical removal, Dr. Roberto López Konschot's plastic surgery expertise can be incorporated when appropriate, with particular attention to reconstruction, scar placement, and the aesthetic considerations after resection
Coordination With In-Office Treatments — including guidance on when to pause or restart active ingredients
Long-Term Maintenance — with routines that can evolve as your skin and treatment needs change
Dr. Amy Brodsky, board-certified dermatologist and creator of Derma Made, is part of the Cabo Plastic Surgery team, alongside Dra. Laura Castrejón and our aesthetic medicine providers.
Whether your goal is to improve a specific concern, maintain the results of an in-office treatment, or simply establish better every day skincare, the emphasis is on a routine that is effective, manageable, and appropriate for your skin.
Yes. In-office treatments and daily skincare serve different but complementary purposes. Your home routine helps protect and maintain skin quality between treatments, while procedures can address concerns that skincare alone cannot.
For most patients, consistent broad-spectrum sun protection is fundamental. This is especially important in Los Cabos, where year-round sun exposure can contribute to pigmentation, premature skin aging, and recurrence of sun-related changes after treatment.
No. More products do not necessarily mean better results. A routine may be as simple as cleansing, one or two appropriate treatment products, moisturizer when needed, and daily sunscreen. The products selected should reflect your individual skin and goals.
Not always. Retinoids, exfoliating acids, and certain other active ingredients may need to be temporarily paused before or after some laser, IPL, resurfacing, injectable, or surgical procedures. Your treatment team will provide specific instructions based on the procedure and your skin.
A dermatology consultation can be particularly valuable if you have persistent acne, pigmentation, sensitive skin, changing or suspicious lesions, significant sun damage, or other medical skin concerns. It can also provide a more comprehensive assessment for patients who want to combine skin health, prevention, and aesthetic care.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, dermatology can also be coordinated with plastic surgery when a lesion or skin cancer requires removal and reconstruction or careful aesthetic planning may be beneficial.
Whether you want to establish a better everyday routine, address a specific skin concern, or maintain the results of your in-office treatments, your skincare should be simple, personalized, and appropriate for your skin.
Our team can help select the products and active ingredients that make sense for you and coordinate them with any dermatology, aesthetic, laser, or surgical treatments you may be considering.
Request a Skin Care ConsultationThe information provided on this page is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for an individual medical or dermatologic evaluation.
Skincare products and active ingredients may not be appropriate for every patient. Recommendations can vary according to skin type, medical conditions, medications, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, current treatments, and individual skin sensitivity.
Certain ingredients—including retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other active products—may need to be modified or temporarily discontinued before and after specific procedures. Follow the instructions provided by your treating physician or clinical team.
Any new, changing, bleeding, non-healing, or otherwise concerning skin lesion should be medically evaluated rather than treated solely with cosmetic skincare.
Individual responses to skincare products and treatments vary.