I see so many women for first time appointments who are in their 40s, 50s and beyond who say to me - like it's a dirty secret- that they have no skincare routine and don't know what to do or use.
Guess what? That's really common and you are not alone.
Why does this happen? Time goes by fast for starters. One day you are young and can skip sleep and eat fast food and still look good and then the years kind of go by because that's LIFE! Second, we are assaulted (yes assaulted) by a never ending avalanche of ads that promise this miracle or that miracle cream.
And if you're like me, you have bought a lot of stuff from an ad, or a friend and guess what, it wasn't a miracle and wasn't even right for your skin.
So, where do you start?
The essentials for skincare are this: CLEANSE and MOISTURIZE! That is IT!
Serums, eye-creams, masks and devices are bonus.
You need to cleanse! You cannot go to sleep with dirty skin. Remember, our skin is an organ - a protective organ! Sleep is the time our body repairs and restores itself. It heals. If your skin is filthy, your skin is busy negating the garbage on your skin and not healing and repairing. So, cleanse if you want your skin to actually do its basic job.
Moisturize. This is protection. Fats - which is what moisturizers basically try to replicate (ceramides, lipids, etc), all give your skin needed protection so it can function better.
That is what a simple routine looks like.
So, if you are starting out, let's start here.
I rather a client get a GREAT homecare routine in place - and by great I mean one that supports your skin doing it's job - rather than seeing me each month.
So, if you have to pick - facials or homecare. I will always pick homecare.
What cleanser would be good for me?
- Younger (under 35), and/or male, sun damage: Fruit Gel Cleanser, Kelp Cleanser
- Aging without acne: Ruby Crystal or Soothing Cleansing Oil, Kelp Cleanser, Volumizing Mousse Cleanser
- Aging and congested, with acne: Ruby Crystal Cleanser or Pore Cleansing Oil
- Rosacea: Ruby Crystal, Soothing or Hibiscus (message us please)
- Teens with acne and blackheads: Teen Cleanser
- Teens with no acne, minimal blackheads: Hale and Hush Cleanser
- HEALTHY SKIN and wanting a great, clean cleanser: Hale and Hush, and Kelp Cleanser
Still feeling overwhelmed? You are still not alone. Set up a consult and we can get the path set for you - these are in office and available virtually.