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Fundamental Skin Care

As a skincare professional, I often hear “I wish I had taken better care of my skin”. Usually, this refers to damage from the sun, resulting in brown spots, wrinkles and sagging skin. Taking care of one’s skin does not need to be a costly expense or timely ordeal.  Be consistent and find products that works for you! Cleanse Before Bed Each day our skin is exposed to environmental toxins, dirt and dead cellular debris. Removing the accumulated debris each night, before bed, allows the skin to breathe. Using a cleanser that is gentle should leave the skin feeling clean but not tight. Toners are almost always an unnecessary step and often lead to disruption of the skins’ acid mantle. Disrupting this barrier can cause the skin to produce extra oil, as a way to compensate for dehydrating the skin. Moisturize Most of us will need a moisturizer, at least at night. Many studies have shown that anti-aging creams work best at night with your skin natural cell turnover rhythm. Peptides,

What are you worth?

What are you worth? Are you worth TWO minutes a day? Do you feel you’re worth a minute in the morning to apply sunscreen and one in the evening to clean and hydrate your face? Aging-well is more than just lotions and potions, it’s about how we see and care for ourselves. Washing each night, not only removes the dirt and debris from our face but it makes us a priority! When we protect our skin each day from damage from the sun, we take a simple, critical step towards looking and feeling our best- now and in the future! When we set a consistent example of good self-care, we encourage those we influence to do the same. These are all actions to feel good about! And when we feel good, we look our very best. You are worth it!