Don't quote me on any of the following...
I haven't learned much of anything, but here it is: (as per Jenny, my micro-derma lady)
Some of these may be obvious if you're not completely inept, like me.
--When you are using any type of exfoliator, stay far away from the eye area. As I mentioned before, only use exfoliators that have perfectly round "micro-beads", otherwise they leave little marks.
--If you are going to go OTC, Neutrogena is probably the best way to go. For cleansers, moisturizers, etc.
--Unless you have really oily skin, there is no need to wash your face in the mornings.
--Glycolic acid is really good for your skin. It basically dissolves the outer layer, revealing the new layer underneath. But only use if you are really good about sunscreen.
--This goes without saying, but sunscreen--above spf 15 on a daily basis is necessary for ALL areas of your skin. Don't forget your hands!
--Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize...especially in the night!
See, not much. I was previously using Cetaphil cleanser, but Jenny said I need to step it up. When we were in Vegas, I got a sweet new cleanser called Cosmedicine at Sephora. I have only been using it for 2 weeks, but I totally like it. It is a make-up remover, cleanser, and toner all in one. Does not dry out your skin at all, but makes it feel super clean. And it is only one-step, you put it on sans water and then rinse. I highly recommend it.
As far as moisturizer goes, in the night I have just been using Neutrogena Healthy Skin Night Cream. It makes your skin oh so soft in the morning. And lastly, sunscreen. There are a lot of good face sunscreens out there. They are better if they have helioplex in them because it increases the amount of time that it is effective. I found a Neutrogena face sunscreen that is spf 70 with helioplex. I think that is probably a little overboard, but I figure, might as well.
Anyways...let's share ideas here so we don't have to resort to plastic surgery and looking like a total freak like Shayne's mom. Let me know what you use or what is good.
8 comments:
I hope this stuff works-- I just bought some neutrogena night cream and 70 spf!! Thanks for doing the grunt-work to find the good stuff.
is the sunscreen really thick feeling? thanks for the tips it can be overwhelming with all the stuff out there. I think Shayne's mom is really a man........scary
I just bough Wexler moisturizer at Bath and Body Works. It is SPF 30, and I use it every morning. I have loved it, and I haven't tried much I've loved -because most make me break out.
Thanks for the tips!
What ever you are doing it is working because your skin is flawless!
Okay, so the one thing I too learned from my esthetician lady and have read a lot about is Vitamin C. Topical, not in juice form. You have to buy products that have it in it or just straight serum. It's pricey straight up - I've used all the Skinceutical line which is really good, totally made a difference, but so expensive my kids had to sell Chiclets in the street. They have a ferulic acid (basically Vitamin C) serum that exfoliates and dissolves dark spots and surface wrinkles. I've downsized to the Clinique "even better" serum which has Vit C in it and is cheaper, not as amazing.
I have absolutely no input on the subject of facial skin care.
But, I did combine the orange/ pasta/spinich and the cheese/tomato salads you sent home with Ashley and ate that combo for lunch today.
it was very good.
so thanks
Thanks for the advice Tia! I really like the Aveda products because I have super sensitive and DRY skin (ever since moving here I might add). But any info helps! And we need to hang out soon!
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