I always tell my clients to read the labels of skin care products. If the label doesn't have some of the ingredients I have listed below don't buy them.
I know I have said a million times... use a broad spectrum sunscreen it helps block the UVA ( aging rays) and UVB (burning rays). When you are out in the sun getting your tan you are altering you DNA. Yes, DNA! The UVA & UVB rays penetrate into the skin at different depths and they change your cells and thats how skin cancer and many more problems arise. Not only are you altering your skin cells, you are also allowing your collagen and elastin to break down. Have you ever wondered why someone who tans all the time also has flappy or loose skin? It is the damaging UVA & UVB rays.
So now that I have had rant about sunscreen lets talk about other skin care & anti-aging products.
If you start young with a good home care regime and make regular appointments for professional treatments with your esthetician you are on your way to healthy skin. I have heard men and women say I don't need anti-aging products yet! Sure you do... Why wait later in life to start taking action for the health of your skin? Now that being said if you recently have decided to start a new skin care routine to help fight aging or the overall health of your skin thats AWESOME! The important thing is to take care of your skin. I have suggestions for you too! By the time you are 20 years old you have already had 40% of the sun damage done. So I am going to give you a few good skin care tips.
- Oily/Acneic Skin - You should be using a 3-5 % salicylic cleanser. This will help remove any debris in clogged pores. Also use an exfoliant up to 3 times per week this will help cell turnover as well as assisting in unclogging pores. Follow up with an oil free moisturizer. If you get these steps down add a hydrating serum that has Vitamin's A, C, E, green tea, and grape seed extract for inflammation and anti-aging you can use this morning and night. This is really going to help with removing black-heads and bringing everything to the surface. A matte sunscreen is a must!!!!!
- Normal/Combination - You should be using a glycolic acid skin cleanser. Glycolic acid will help promote cell turnover help with fine lines and wrinkles also helps with hyper-pigmentation (sunspots). Exfoliate 2-3 times a week with a glycolic, lactic, or malic acid exfoliant. Exfoliating helps with product penetration, skin texture and cell turnover as well. Use a serum that is full of antioxidants like cucumber, grape seed extract, japanese green tea & echinacea. All of the ingredients I named are helpful for anti-aging as well as fighting free radicals. Moisturizers are needed morning and night. Sunscreen !!!
- Sensitive Skin - A balancing organic cleanser would be great for you. No chemicals! A cleanser with an aloe base with ingredients like chamomile, arnica flower extract, & comfrey root extract would be best for you. You can still exfoliate just use an enzyme exfoliant that dissolves and eats the dead skin cells away (this is a very gentle exfoliation but effective). Use a serum for sensitive skin with some of the ingredients above that will aide in hydration and soothing the skin. Moisturize with a light cream morning & night. Sunscreen is a must!
- Dry/Dehydrated Skin - A hydrating creamy non foaming cleanser would be best for you with vitamins A,C & E. Exfoliate with an enzyme or glycolic exfoliant to remove dead skin cells ( This is going to help with product penetration). A good hydrating serum!! Moisturize with a rich repair cream that has hyaluronic acid, alpha lipoic acid, linoleic acid, grape seed extract, and green tea. Some of these ingredients are for moisture retention, fighting free radicals and inflammation ...A MUST FOR DRY SKIN! Remember sunscreen !!!
These are general guidelines. Some products or ingredients are not for everyone. I can determine which products would be best for you through a consultation. Please feel free to contact me anytime. Consults are free of charge.
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