Top 5 Most Important Skin Care Products

I know when you wake up in the morning...most of the time craziness of life begins right when you open your eyes! Maybe most nights you are so exhausted you just want to splash some water on your face and call it a day. I want to encourage you to take the extra few minutes in the morning/evening to show your skin some love! Your skin care regimen today will make all the difference in what you look like 10..20 years from now. Remind yourself that you are worth the effort and make the investment in good quality products with as pure ingredients as possible. Here are the 5 most effective skin care products that you want to include in your daily skin care routine.

 

Cleansers: Remove dirt, oil, makeup from your skin with the use of either a gel or cream cleanser. Gel cleansers are typically better for more oily skin, made to purify and refresh. Cream cleansers are great for more dry skin since they usually contain oils that moisturize and hydrate the skin. Of course you can also find cleansers for "normal" skin, or that are suitable for all skin types.

Toners: Maybe my most favorite product! It feels so cool and refreshing as you mist it on to your face! I have oily skin so it really helps to absorb any excess oil on the surface of my skin. These products can be a bit drying so it's not necessary for you to use a toner. You may see the word astringent which is suitable for very oily skin. Toners and tonics are great for normal/combination skin.
Exfoliators: When using a cream or gel scrub, which has tiny little abrasive particles, massage onto damp skin and clear away dead surface cells...revealing fresh, young new cells. Exfoliating is one of the best things you can do (that usually isn't done often enough) to prevent blemishes and fine lines. Use a gentle scrub can be used as often as needed, usually every other day or every couple of days. Getting a facial with a licensed professional Esthetician can give you a deeper exfoliation, maybe even a peel, which should be done every couple of months.
Eye Cream: You may have already noticed, the delicate skin around your eyes is usually the first to show signs of aging. Don't waste your money on cheap eye creams...they are most likely doing nothing at all. You don't want to mess around with that very thin skin under your eyes, invest in a good quality cream or gel that will plump the fine lines and reduce puffiness.
Moisturizers: The main purpose of a moisturizer is to build a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss. This makes your skin feel smoother and softer. Even if you have oily skin..ALL skin types need a moisturizer! If you have really dry skin you would need a thicker moisturizer, and more oily skin can go with an oil free moisturizer. For day time moisturizers, apply before makeup and make sure it contains UV protection. For night time apply liberally and allow it to really nourish and pamper your skin as you sleep.

Ta Da!! On your way to smooth, healthy, protected skin..you just need to commit to caring for your skin, your Face! I know it can be overwhelming since there are thousands of different products to pick from. Don't waste your money on cheap products. And don't be fooled by skin care labeled "natural", "organic", etc. The FDA does not regulate cosmetics so products can contain just a small percentage of effective ingredients but can be marketed to promise everything you are looking for!  Try to stay away from ingredients like Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate. Beautiful skin is healthy skin! Your best bet to finding pure, good quality skin care may actually be to check out your local health food store (Clark's has a great variety). Good luck! No one else will take care of your skin..it's like working out, put in the effort and make smart choices- see the benefits!