Easy AM and PM Skincare

Hello Beauties!

In my first blog topic of many to come, I want to start off by saying that skin care is such an essential step in self care. In a world where skin care has actually become more than a necessity, it’s now a trend. And that means there’s a lot of information (and misinformation) out there. What you do need to know is a great easy skin care routine doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands of dollars and use countless products that require standing in front of your sink for hours each morning and evening.

So, today I will take the guess work out of things and give you my favorite, tried and true, 5-minute AM and PM routine. This easy skincare routine  is great for any skin type, and with consistent use, will yield great results and healthy looking skin.

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Three steps for great skin health starts with an AM routine.

Step 1- CLEANSE- Patients often times get overwhelmed at step 1- what face wash is best? We all know there are more out there than we can count. Without a doubt, this is my go to for anyone looking to find their ‘holy grail’ face wash. The SkinMedica Facial Cleanser is a foaming, soap free cleanser that hydrates and refreshes. I recommend this same cleanser at night as well, since it gently purges dirt, makeup and environmental pollutants. It is so effective, it eliminates the need for a double cleanse. The best part is it will not dry out your skin.

Step 2- REFINE- Let’s get our skin ready for the day. Hydrating our skin enhances the look and feel of it, and gives it the glow it needs for the day.

Do we hydrate with a serum or moisturizer? Another question I get all the time…what is the difference between a hydrating serum and a moisturizer? A moisturizer is a cream that locks in the skins moisture like a barrier. A hydrator is a treatment product that attracts water into the deep layers of the skin increasing the skins hydration and supporting the skin’s natural ability to replenish hyaluronic acid.

The SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator is fabulous for all skin types and one of the best products to integrate into your AM routine. It provides immediate smoothing in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and it supports the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture resulting in radiant, rejuvenated tone and texture.

How does this product feel on the skin? It’s smooth, silky, weightless and a great choice in your morning routine, especially if you plan on applying makeup. It acts almost as a luxurious primer but an even better option because of the many ingredients that are beneficial for skin health.

Using this product daily will also help the skin’s ability to retain moisture, which we naturally tend to lose as we age.

Step 3-SUNSCREEN- So at this point in our routine, we haven’t even spent 5 minutes getting ready for the day. And we are nearly done with our morning routine!! Last but not least, let’s protect our beautiful faces (and necks and chest) with sunscreen. But even better, let’s opt for a sunscreen that doubles as the most beautiful makeup. The  Colorscience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield FLEX is a one stop shop for SPF50 skin protection and skin tone adapting buildable coverage with a natural finish!

What makes this different than the thousands of other products on the market? For starters, the Face Shield FLEX SPF 50 delivers powerful environmental protection while also immediately evening skin tone for a healthy and natural appearance. This product comes in four unique shades which makes it a great choice for skin protection AND skin coverage for the majority of skin tones. FLEX features innovative, iron oxide pigments that bloom in your fingertips to deliver tone-adapting buildable color coverage.

But it also is infused with great ingredients for skin health. Niacinamides help to soothe skin and restore radiance, and zinc oxide serves as as a chemical free sunscreen.

Feel free to apply makeup after this step, or do a quick swipe of mascara and a dab of lip gloss, and you’ll look fabulous and radiant and ready to go about your day!

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Now it’s time for Bed. Three easy steps before you get your ZZZzzz’s…

Step 2- RETINOL- Retinol is such a pivotal anti-aging piece of the skin care puzzle.

What is retinol? Retinol is a natural over-the-counter type of retinoid, a skincare ingredient that converts to retinoic acid—an active form of vitamin A—in the skin. It repeatedly has been shown to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and improved tone and texture by stimulating collagen production and increasing cell turnover.

What does retinol do? Well it does just about everything!

First, it prevents acne by helping keep pores clear of debris and build-up, allowing oil to exit the hair follicles, and take away the inflammation.

It stimulates and accelerates cell turnover, which leads to cell renewal and brighter, smoother skin.

Retinol stimulates collagen production to firm the skin and prevent laxity.

And one of the best benefits of retinol is that it reduces hyperpigmentation, which is when patches of skin become darker in color than the surrounding skin. This is usually caused by an increase in melanin due to sun exposure, hormones or age.

At DermaPrecision, we offer great retinol options for this step in your skin care routine.

SkinMedica has a Retinol Complex that comes in three strengths, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0, depending on your skin and if you are a seasoned retinol user or a newbie. We also recommend easing into this product. More is not always more!! Start by using this product every other day and slowly increase as your skin adjusts.

For a great retinol that also includes amazing anti-aging ingredients, the Clinical Skin Retinol AOX Renewal Cream and Retinol 1.0+ Peptide Refining Serum 2.5 are great options.

The Retinol Renewal Cream does everything a retinol does plus it includes a blend of antioxidants and vitamins to defend against the elements of nature, soothe the skin and offset any irritation that could commonly be associated with Vitamin A usage.

The Retinol + Peptide Refining Serum is pure magic in a bottle! It is an overnight anti-aging system that helps with cell renewal and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles. It is also enhanced with ingredients that will further improve the signs of aging and ceramides to help strengthen the skins barrier. Vitamin B and hyaluronic acid also are included in this product, which helps leave the skin feeling nourished.

Just how does this moisturizer work so effectively? The hydrating fatty acids and emollients flood all layers of the skin with continuous moisture and restore its barrier,  helping target fine lines and wrinkles. Firming peptides and skin renewal agents work beneath the surface to target fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin resilience.

This moisturizer is perfect for all skin types.

I hope this simple three step AM and PM product line up helps you when navigating your own skincare choices. If you are looking for the best simple skin care routine, you can find each of these products are available at DermaPrecision. Call, text, or stop by our office today and our Skin Care Concierge will answer any questions you have to get you on the path to your healthiest and most beautiful skin.

Until next time,