Skin Care Tips
The Basics from Wash to Wear

So, are there really wonderful and useful tips to be sure that you are taking full advantage of your facial rejuvenation options?

Of course!

Are there strategies you can use to prepare your skin to be as receptive as possible for anti-aging skin care products?

Here's the foundation of an effective skin rejuvenation regimen:

• Be proactive in your anti-aging facial skin care rejuvenation strategy.
  
  
• Be dedicated to your chosen routine.
  
  
• At a minimum, stick with the basic facial skin care routine for at least 3 to 6 months.
  
  
• Be informed when incorporating anti-aging products by selecting active ingredients that have been clinically proven to be effective in skin rejuvenation.
  
  
• And most of all, be realistic! Results are gradual and will take time.
  
  

Step 1- CLEANSING:

Using warm, (not hot), water and a mild cleanser gently wash your face, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Soaps of any sort should not be used on the face as they can be too harsh, drying out the skin and clog pores.

Remember that sensitive, dry or normal skin types can skip the morning cleansing step. A once a day thorough cleansing is more than sufficient for these skin types. If cleansing just once a day, the evening is the most productive time so that any make-up, sweat and dirt accumulated on the skin throughout the day is washed away.

Simply begin the morning's facial skin care routine with the toning step instead. Bear in mind that here is simply no need to purchase a cleansing product that includes an active anti-aging ingredient since it is rinsed off and will go down the drain anyways.

If any residue of the product remains, it will have a negligible effect at best, so include the skin rejuvenation treatments in your skin regimen where they will have the most impact.

If you just can't help yourself, try a cleanser from the Olay Regenerist Series with microbeads which will offer a gentle exfoliation in addition to cleansing.

Preparing the skin properly to maximize the absorption of anti-aging products is one of the more important skin care tips and a critical strategy to include in your facial rejuvenation routine.

Step 2- TONING:

Dampen a cotton pad and wipe gently all over your face to remove the last traces of cleanser and any dirt or debris remaining on the skin.

This step will help to close the pores and to enrich the skin with an active anti-aging and rejuvenation treatment.

There are many different forms of toners, many of which include active anti-aging ingredients in the form of an antioxidant such as Avalon's CoQ-10 Toner or an exfoliant like Reviva Lab's Glycolic Toner. Either of which would be an excellent strategy to incorporate into your facial skin care regime depending on your skin type.

Sensitive and dry skin types would benefit most from a toner that includes an antioxidant while an exfoliant would be extremely beneficial for the more oily skin types.

Step 3- MOISTURIZE:

Apply your selected AM or PM moisturizer with an effective active anti-aging ingredient to warm, moist skin in a circular upward motion making sure to avoid the immediate eye area.

Did you know that warm, moist skin allows the moisturizing treatment to be absorbed efficiently?
It's true!