All that is needed for constantly good looking skin is a proper and daily 4-step skincare routine, you'll need to know your skin type. How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on the type of skin you have: oily, normal/combination, dry, sensitive or sun- damaged. - A great sunscreen is key to good skin.
The Basic 4-Step Skincare Regimen
Step 1: Cleansing
KISS- KEEP IT SIMPLE SILLY: Simple is key remember simple and consistent is key. You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, stick with it and be consistent. See the best cleansers for your skin type or go to your local beauty counter and get matched it will save you time and money in the long run!
"Soap should only ever touch your skin from the neck down." We agree. Choose a creamy cleanser if you have dry skin or a clear cleanser if you have oily skin.
Be careful not to cleanse too often as it will dry out your skin only making more oil which is never good. Washing at night should do you. If you have dry skin, consider cold cream like Pond's, which the French use. Simply apply cream, then wipe off, no water needed (if you have hard water it can be especially harsh on skin). Most women prefer the water method: Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. You'll also want to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover.
In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water is all you need (we find it's great for removing excess oils from your nightly moisturizing). Never wash your face with hot or cold water (both can cause broken capillaries). Also be careful about over cleansing skin, see signs you are over cleansing your skin.
Step 2: Exfoliate
Exfoliation is the step most people skip in their weekly skincare routine. But trust me, if you start properly exfoliating your skin, you will notice an almost immediate difference. One of the reasons men's skin looks more youthful than women's is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they shave. There are several ways to exfoliate skin: Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and retinoids.
Scrubs work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion I highly recommend Clinique 7 day scrub it is "amazabells!!!!". Make sure you use a gentle scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs can tear skin and cause more harm than good.
In the hour it takes to get a chemical peel, you can take off five years from your face. Can't afford the price tag for a monthly peel? Try some over-the-counter peels that work over the course of a month. I prefer MD Skincare's.
Retinoids (such as Retin-A or the more moisturizing Renova) also work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells while also generating collagen in the skin. "Collagen is the skin's structural fiber," dermatologist Dennis Gross said in O Magazine. "As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores." Skincare experts disagree on all sorts of things, but most of them consider retinoids to be a miracle skin saver. I'm addicted to Retin-A, which I pick up in Mexico on my yearly jaunts.
Should you use a toner? Some people swear by toners, but many beauty experts do not (I once read a skincare expert claim, "toners are only for copy machines"). Toners are meant to remove all remaining traces of oil, makeup and dirt, but a good cleanser should do this. I firmly believe it's up to you. If you like the way your skin feels with a toner. Buy it. Use it. Enjoy it.
Step 3: Moisturize
A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter her skin type, should moisturize - So do it!! Even if your skin is oily, it will benefit from moisturizers a non greasy moisturizer will work wonders. (The only exception is those with acne). Why? Moisturizers seal moisture into skin. So how much should you moisturize? Your skin will tell you. When your skin is tight, it's crying out for moisture. Be careful not to overmoisturize - this can clog pores yuck! The stuff nightmares are made of when pores are clogged!!!
Step 4: Use Sunscreen!!!!!!
The number-1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage repeat the number 1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it's important to use sunscreen from your early years on even in winter and on cloudy days we don't want to end up looking like we have leather skin its just not fashionable!! A great trick is to purchase two moisturizers: One for night and one for day that includes UV protection, yes two you will save money and your skin in the long run it is worth it!! Don't use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 27/7 and can aggravate skin and make skin oily! When choosing a sunscreen, make sure it contains Mexoryl (found in my favorite sunscreen La-Roche Posay) or Helioplex, found in Neutrogena products.
OK ladies and gentleman enjoy my fav tips for the clearest glowing skin you could ever dream of and remember keep it simple silly! Always no matter what use sunscreen the leather look is only fashionable in clothing and on your Chanel handbag! xx cc
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