1,2,3,4 Steps to Great Skin – A simple Routine for busy women
Daily Face Care Essentials – my essentials to good skin care |
Like many of you, it’s important for me to look good, but I don’t have hours to spend on a beauty regimen. And despite my planning and good intentions, weekday mornings at our house are always chaotic. With lunches to pack, homework to be found and two young children to get to school on time, I have to be quick. And at bedtime, sleep beckons so if my night time ritual weren’t quick, it wouldn’t get done. |
I have normal to combination skin and am fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful selection of skin care products. Though I’m always trying new products, I’ve settled into a regimen that works for me right now. I know that my skin’s needs will change as I age so I’ll keep experimenting (that’s sometimes half the fun!).
Despite what product you choose, there really are 4 basic steps to having great skin:
STEP 1: Cleanse
STEP 2: Tone
STEP 3: Exfoliate/Moisturize
STEP 4: Protect
STEP 1: Cleanse. Cleansing is essential to remove make-up and grime from daily living. I consider it essential at night and optional in the morning, but follow whatever works for your skin type.
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STEP 2: Tone. Toning is a hot topic for debate – should you or shouldn’t you? Toning resets the pH balance of your skin, allowing moisturizers and other active ingredients to penetrate. Certain skin types – oily and/or sensitive – will particularly benefit from this step. For the rest of us it’s a matter of personal choice. If it makes you and your skin feel good then you should certainly consider it. |
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STEP 3: Moisturize/Exfoliate. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and allows for new healthier skin cells to come to the surface. In addition to improving the texture and color of your skin, it allows moisturizers to be better absorbed. Combination products are available (another step saver!) or may choose to moisturize daily and exfoliate daily or several times weekly.
My favorites depend on whether it’s the morning or night. In the morning I moisturize and at night I exfoliate and moisturize:
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STEP 4: Protect – Absolutely essential to all skin types to protect against the sun’s damaging rays. If applying make-up, apply sunscreen first and wait 10-20 minutes to ensure that it will provide maximum protection.
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If you are looking for specific recommendations depending on your skin type future newsletters will give more guidance. And always feel free to email me directly if you have any questions – info@phamix.com