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skin care 101

Understanding your skin's life cycle

in your 20’s
sebaceous glands are still producing a great deal of oil, so your biggest concern is keeping oil production and breakouts in control. environmental factors such as free radicals and stress, will eventually affect your skin's appearance. so, maintaining a daily skincare regimen with spf 30 and anti-oxidant protection will prevent premature aging.

in your 30’s
oil glands are slowing down and so is the rate of cell turnover, so your skin just doesn’t look as fresh as it used to. the first signs of aging may begin to appear: dullness, uneven skin tone and tiny, fine lines become more apparent. regular exfoliation, hydration and sun protection are an essential part of a good skincare regimen.

in your 40’s
loss of collagen and fat increases, causing skin cells to lose their firmness retain less moisture. smile lines become more prominent, the eyes may exhibit wrinkling and age spots can become darker. firming and anti-wrinkling treatments are key to keeping your skin looking radiant and feeling younger.

in your 50’s and beyond
loss of collagen and fat are magnified making the face sag. skin loses its luster and becomes drier. your daily moisturizer should include aggressive anti-aging ingredients for intense hydration and clarity, while improving elasticity. this will keep the more mature skin looking age-less.

Knowing your skin type

step 1
cleanse and dry your face and leave it bare for 2 hours.

step 2
press a piece of blotting paper against your nose.

if there is no oil, tightness or flakes, your skin is normal.
if there is no oil but your skin feels tight or flaky then you have dry skin.
if there is oil on your nose and cheeks, you have oily skin.
if you have oil on your nose but not your cheeks, then you have combination skin.

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