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| Newsworthy Newsletter - March 2007 Newsletter - January 2007 Boston Globe Article - December 2006 Newsletter - September 2006 "Quick 3 Minute Face Care Routine" For some, a face care routine has been a natural part their adult lives. But for many, it is yet another thing that they are supposed to do but just don't have time for. Something they think is a good idea in theory, but in practice it's not so easy. Well, guess what? It doesn't have to be a production. As a matter of fact, it takes about the same amount of time as it does to brush your teeth. And the fact is, it really IS a good idea to do on a daily basis. Think of a good cleansing and care routine as the foundation for your anti-aging regimine. Why? Because it removes make-up, dirt and pollution that your skin has "acquired" throughout the day. All of these things weigh down your skin and clog pores, which can add to sagging and increase the chance of wrinkles and fine lines. This routine, combined with healthy eating, exercise, and avoidance of sun can help you keep wrinkles at bay and keep you looking your best. Every morning and evening, we recommend that you follow these basic steps: Cleanse, Tone and Moisturize. One evening or morning per week, we recommend that you add a fourth step as well: Exfoliate. Step 1: Cleanse. Choose a cleanser that is gentle but effective enough to do the job without drying or leaving a film. The cleanser should be free of harsh detergents like sulfates and free of chemical fragrances which can irritate skin. To cleanse properly - dampen skin with warm, not hot, water. Squeeze a small amount of cleanser into the palm of your hand, then rub gently into skin on face and neck. Rubbing in circles, then pushing outward toward the edge of your face is the most effective. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Try: You're Fresh Step 2: Exfoliate. Once per week, it is beneficial to remove the surface debris from your skin. Sloughing off the dead skin cells helps to reveal fresh, smooth, rejouvenated skin. Exfoliation should be done carefully and not more than once or twice per week to avoid over-exfoliation and potential tearing of the skin. A gentle exfoliating scrub is recommended. A microdermabrasion scrub is an excellent choice as it has microcrystals that gently but very effectively smooth and renew skin. Exfoliators should be applied to damp skin after cleansing, but before toning. A small amount should be used on slightly damp skin to avoid irritation. Working in small patches, rub the exfoliator with your fingertips in a circular motion, taking care to avoid eyes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Try: Starting Over Step 3: Tone. After cleansing (and exfoliating, if appropriate) applying a toner is the next step. Toner is an often-skipped or ignored step, but it is one that is highly important. A good toner that is free of alcohol and is non-drying and natural can help to remove the last traces of make-up and cleanser, as well as balance your skin's pH to ensure that your face is going to be ready for the moisturizer. Toner can be applied by dampening a cotton ball with the toner and stroking it across your face. Alternatively, toner can be spritzed onto your face and either left to absorb, or gently removed with a cotton ball. Try: Even Ste(pH)en Step 4: Hydrate. The final step is hydrating your skin -a wonderfully rewarding step if the proper moisturizer is used. Keeping skin hydrated helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines while keeping skin fresh and healthy. A good moisturizer should be free of harmful chemicals, have naturally effective moisturizers and be free of artificial fragrances which can irritate skin. Good moisturizing ingredients include Jojoba oil, Vitamin E, and Aloe. If your skin is not highly sensitive, alpha-hydroxy acids can help to work on fine lines. Try: No Worries or Nature Nurture Applying a moisturizer should be done quickly after toning to maximize the benefits. Gently rub the moisturizer into the skin on your face and neck, which is often overlooked. Use an eye cream around the tender eye area, being careful not to tug at the skin under eyes. The best way to apply eye cream is to use your ring finger (the weakest finger) and gently tapping the cream around the eyes and even the eyelids. Try: Eye Can't Believe It Looking to take on that darn aging thing a bit more? Try a serum that offers intense hydration such as Like Magic with hyaluronic acid and DMAE, natural ingredients which help to plump fine lines and firm and tighten skin. An anti-aging serum can be applied around eyes, lips and neck - before other moisturizers. And that's it. It may look like a lot when it's written out, but it does take only a few minutes. Start using this routine and your face will be grateful! |
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