Spring Skincare Tips

For some of us we are just coming out of the harsh winter months. It's time to re-vamp your skincare routine, and bring forth fresh skin!!


1. Exfoliants- Try a powder exfoliant instead of harsh scrubs. Try Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant or Fix Malibu Wish Wash Exfoliating Powder.Add a few drops of water to the powder to get an excellent exfoliant that won't strip your skin.

2. Sonic Cleansing- Wiggle away the dirt and grime from winter time, with the Clarisonic cleansing system ($149-$225). If the price tag is too hefty, you can try out the Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System ($30). Keep in mind, however, that the Olay version is not sonic, and thus will not clean the pores as effectively.

4. Hand Cream- Get those dry, cracked hands nice and soft for spring and summer. Try Dermalogica Multi-vitamin Hand Cream, or Yes To Carrots Intense Repair Hand cream. Applying a hand cream at night under hydrating gloves is something I personally love to do!

5. Foot Cream- Get calluses under control for summer! Try True Blue Spa Cracked Heel Treatment ($15 at Bath And Body Works). Glycolic acid whisks away dead skin, whilst the shea butter-based cream hydrates the foot.

How To Maintain Youthful Looking Hands!

Believe it or not, the hands are one of the top three ways someone can discover your real age. The eyes, and neck are among those three as well. Most women neglect this areas of their bodies! Taking care of your hands, is similar to how you handle the other aging areas of your body. Here are some tips to keep your hands youthful:

1. Use Retinol on your face, neck and hands- Retinol is the best product for anti aging, hands down. It is really the only product that has been proven to reverse the signs of aging. Apply a light layer on you face, neck and hands every night before bed. Be sure to wash your hands in the morning.

2. Pick a hand cream packed with vitamins- Multivitamin hand a nail treatment, by Dermalogica is a great hand cream to use both A.M. and P.M. It is jam packed with vitamins and natural lightening agents like Licorice Extract and Vitamin C.

3. Wear Sunscreen- Your hands are exposed to the sun while driving so don't forget to protect your hands every morning, along with your face and neck. Apply a SPF 30 on your hands every

day!

note: If you already have sun spots on your hands, consider lightening or laser treatments. Your doctor can prescribe hydroquinone, which is very powerful yet effective. Laser treatments are an investment, but they yield significant results.

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