Published: June 15, 2025
Over the past few years, AI has had a huge influence on the skincare industry, and this is only set to continue. Although AI skincare hasn’t gone fully mainstream yet, it won’t be long before this happens and AI tech becomes a big part of your daily beauty routine.
While some people aren’t fans of AI technology, there’s no ignoring the fact that it could very quickly improve the care that you give to your skin, along with the knowledge that you have of your skin’s needs. Join Avinichi as we explore the different ways in which AI skincare is going to be transforming the future of beauty routines.
Generating a Basic AI Skincare Routine
Chances are that you’ve already had a few AI encounters, especially when it comes to ChatGPT or Google’s AI overviews. Many would call that AI tech pretty basic compared to all of the other things that AI can do!
While AI skincare has certainly progressed a lot further than this, generating a simple AI skincare routine is a great way to dip your toes in and discover the potential that this tech has to offer. You can really dive in when it comes to the details that you want to know. For example, tell AI that you have oily skin and you’ll likely be greeted with an overwhelming amount of advice and recommendations. However, narrow this down by pinpointing other issues you’re having, such as the fact that your breakouts are more prevalent since it’s summer and you’ve started to notice dark spots appearing on your face, and you’ll be given a skincare routine that’s much more tailored to your skin’s specific needs.
Using AI Skin Analytics
If you aren’t sure where to begin when it comes to skincare, AI skin analytics can be a big help. This tech is going to be a game-changer for both skincare newbies and pros as it will be capable of giving you truly personalized advice for your skin.
How? Photographs are usually involved, most often in the form of a selfie. AI will then examine the details of that photo to determine your skin type, your main skin concerns, and more. Based on this, it will be able to tell you whether your skin needs more hydration, a certain vitamin/mineral, or any other skincare ingredients.
Many of these AI skincare tools are now also incorporating environmental factors, such as UV levels and weather changes. This means that you won’t need to give AI any information about your skin. Based on your photo and the environmental data it has gathered about your location, it will be able to provide relevant, real-time advice that you would have struggled to obtain through other means.
Virtual Try-Ons
You’re probably already aware of how there are plenty of AI apps out there where you can ‘try on’ different hairstyles and makeup products. They’re a great way to see how a product will work for you before you actually buy it. In the age of online shopping, where testing beauty products has become almost obsolete, this tech has, so far, been transformational for many.
How will this affect your skincare routine? You’ll be able to see how various skincare products look on your skin, helping you to decide which to buy. Granted, the effects may not be quite as dramatic as those that come from makeup or hairstyling versions of the tech. However, rather than AI simply telling you how a product will work for your skin, it will be able to show you.
With predictive analytics, AI will also be able to show you the changes that you’ll see in your skin after using a product for a certain length of time. For example, if AI tells you to use vitamin C, you’ll be able to turn to AI to literally see how a particular vitamin C serum will change your complexion when used regularly for a few months. It will completely change the way you shop for skincare.
AI Skincare Consultations
Ever used a customer service chatbot? While there’s no denying that these can often be quite frustrating to deal with, AI chatbot tech is quickly evolving. Specialist chatbots are now entering the scene, with skincare chatbots proving particularly popular.
These are essentially created to provide a consultation-type service. They usually integrate skin analytic tools, meaning that you would provide a photo of your face but instead of simply receiving a list of recommendations, you would have a conversation with the chatbot about your skin.
For anyone who isn’t able to visit a professional for whatever reason, this tech can make a huge difference. Again, it’s not going to completely replace all that a dermatologist can do but it’s a great alternative if all you need is to have a quick chat about your skin and ask a few questions.
Custom Formulations
AI is now increasingly being used in the creation of new skincare products. Thanks to AI technology, skincare formulators are now able to be much more efficient when conceiving new formulas. From ingredient sourcing to new ingredient combinations to waste reduction, AI has already made it much easier to produce effective new skincare products.
How does this translate to your own skincare routine?
Soon, it won’t just be professional cosmetic formulators that have access to this technology. AI skincare tech combined with 3D printing means that consumers will likely be able to formulate their own skincare products at home. Need a new eye cream to tackle the appearance of dark circles? Or perhaps you’re looking for a hydrating face serum. Whatever it may be that your skin needs, not only will AI be able to tell you about this, but it will soon also be able to produce customized products to meet those needs.
Ethics and Clean Beauty
Ethics and sustainability have become big buzzwords in the skincare world. They’re topics that consumers are paying an increasing amount of attention to, and this is also affecting their purchasing decisions. As a result, more and more brands are now trying to incorporate a more sustainable approach. This is something else that AI can help with.
How? Firstly, when it comes to sourcing sustainable ingredients. This isn’t always an easy task. However, with AI capable of quickly analyzing vast amounts of data, it’s excellent at pinpointing ingredients that have come from sustainable and responsible sources. From fair labor practices to environmental impact to animal testing/welfare, AI will be able to make sure that any ingredients that are used in a skincare product are as ethical as possible in every way.
This applies to clean beauty too. Many of the ingredients out there that are deemed as being ‘dirty’ are still needed in many formulations, whether it be for preservation purposes or anything else. However, with AI tech, it’s now much easier to develop clean beauty formulas. How? AI can help to identify alternative ingredients so that products are still effective but can be formulated in a ‘cleaner’ way.
Wearable Skincare Tech
Wearable tech has become extremely popular in recent years. From smart watches to AI glasses to fitness trackers, these products have always primarily focused on general health, fitness, and well-being.
Soon, however, you’re likely to see more wearable skincare devices hit the shelves. We’re not just talking about LED light therapy masks either. These newer devices take skincare to a whole new level. Just like the AI analytic tech we talked about earlier, these devices will be able to identify your skin type/skin concerns in real time. They’ll then take this even further by providing your skin with the ingredients that it needs to feel its best.
Wearable skincare patches are likely to be the first type of this tech that goes mainstream. These patches are designed to release active ingredients throughout the day so that your skin never goes without. Others will be able to provide access to other forms of tech, from microcurrent to LED, whenever the skin needs it. Not only does this provide ultra-customization to a person’s skincare efforts, but it also makes caring for the skin much easier and more convenient.
Skin Health Diagnostics
The AI skincare tech that we’ve discussed above will already go a long way in telling you about certain issues when it comes to the health of your skin. Be it protein degradation causing wrinkles, dark spots due to sun damage, or any other cosmetic concerns you may have, AI will usually be able to spot these before they make themselves visible. This will enable you to put preventative measures in place, which is always the most effective way to go about things.
However, some AI tech is taking things even further. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It causes a devastating number of deaths each year. Early detection is crucial, which is something that AI can now help with.
Although this tech isn’t yet available for home use, doctors and dermatologists are using AI to scan skin lesions and determine whether or not they’re problematic. It’s not designed to replace humans but to be used alongside traditional doctors as an early diagnostic tool.
AI Skincare is Here to Stay
As you can see, AI has already had a big impact on the skincare industry, and this is only set to continue. As AI makes its way into more and more aspects of skincare, it won’t be long before you notice its influence on your beauty routine. While many are yet to embrace AI skincare tech, it’s something that’s well worth doing for the sake of your skin.
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