The more you read my posts, the more you’ll start to realize that I truly believe that how good we look depends a great deal on how well we take care of ourselves. Look around and you’ll notice that most women over 35 no longer look matronly or old like women did many years ago. Great examples of this are women like Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Susan Sarandon to name a few. Of course, it’s easier for these women who are financially well off, but that doesn’t mean there is no hope for the rest of us.
Certain basics have to be followed daily. You would never leave the house without brushing your teeth (I certainly hope not). Why do some women think it’s ok to walk out of your home without any protection? By protection I am referring to a good sunblock, a moisturizer for your skin type and some light make up. Protection and hydration should be our mantra as we get older.
Clients are always asking me what brand of skincare they should buy. Buy what you can afford to purchase regularly. Of course, the pricier items usually have great research and ingredients behind them, but nowadays there are great affordable items that the average woman can buy without mortgaging their home.
Do your research, ask friends who have healthy complexions, talk to your skin care specialist, contact companies for samples and keep trying different brands until you find what works for you. Keep things simple if you find yourself short on time. A basic cream cleanser, 30+ sunblock and daytime moisturizer are a great way to start. As you become accustomed to this routine, add an eye cream (lines) or eye gel (puffiness). For nighttime, skip the the sunblock and regular daytime moisturizer and find a moisturizer with retinols or AHA’s. Ingredients that will lightly exfoliate your skin are optimum.
Speaking of exfoliation, too much of a good thing is never beneficial. Exfoliation is necessary in order to help ingredients penetrate and too bring out the glow, but overdoing it will dull the skin and make it sensitive to other environmental factors.
Remember, hydration, hydration, hydration. This includes increasing water intake if yours is negligible. Today's woman has a great deal more of resources and information for looking and feeling fabulous. Let’s use them to look better and feel better. Stay well and be good to yourself.
Clients are always asking me what brand of skincare they should buy. Buy what you can afford to purchase regularly. Of course, the pricier items usually have great research and ingredients behind them, but nowadays there are great affordable items that the average woman can buy without mortgaging their home.
Do your research, ask friends who have healthy complexions, talk to your skin care specialist, contact companies for samples and keep trying different brands until you find what works for you. Keep things simple if you find yourself short on time. A basic cream cleanser, 30+ sunblock and daytime moisturizer are a great way to start. As you become accustomed to this routine, add an eye cream (lines) or eye gel (puffiness). For nighttime, skip the the sunblock and regular daytime moisturizer and find a moisturizer with retinols or AHA’s. Ingredients that will lightly exfoliate your skin are optimum.
Speaking of exfoliation, too much of a good thing is never beneficial. Exfoliation is necessary in order to help ingredients penetrate and too bring out the glow, but overdoing it will dull the skin and make it sensitive to other environmental factors.
Remember, hydration, hydration, hydration. This includes increasing water intake if yours is negligible. Today's woman has a great deal more of resources and information for looking and feeling fabulous. Let’s use them to look better and feel better. Stay well and be good to yourself.
