Do you feel overwhelmed, confused and/or frustrated by the multitude of conflicting messages about how to best care for your skin on a daily basis? Our skin health experts are here to help! A walk the Angels skin care clinics, we have identified (and recommend) a simple (yes, we said simple!) 5-step routine that keeps skin healthy and beautiful at any age. And while it’s not as easy as splashing water on your face and using a drugstore moisturizer, investing in an effective skin care regimen today is guaranteed to avoid premature aging, unnecessary irritation, and spending another second feeling overwhelmed about what it’s like. better for you and your skin. We’ve boiled down the five steps of your skincare routine to a simple morning and evening regimen.
If you’re ready to upgrade your daily skincare routine, these three essential products are must-haves: facial cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. If you’re over 35 and committed to keeping your skin as healthy, radiant, and fresh as possible as you age, you’ll want to add a few extra skin care steps (exfoliate, moisturize, treat), which we’ll share too. in this blog.
When you start exploring skin care products, remember that quality counts. Especially in a minimalist skincare regimen, effective ingredients are essential to obtain the desired results. Read on to discover how these basic and enhanced skincare routines can enhance your beauty regimen.
Create a simple and effective skin care routine
Step 1: Clean
During the day, your skin suffers a lot. Dead skin cells form on the surface. Dirt, oils and impurities also accumulate there. That’s why our skin health experts recommend starting and ending each day by washing your face with the right cleanser for your skin type or concern. By cleansing your skin effectively and consistently, you improve your ability to prevent clogged pores, breakouts, and premature aging.[1]. By making cleansing a part of your morning and evening skin care routine, you can help remove these irritants from your skin and in turn keep it looking healthy and glowing. Starting your daily skincare routine with a clean base will allow the rest of your skin care products to absorb better and make them more effective overall.
When choosing a facial cleanser, select one that works with all skin types, such as EXFOLIKATE® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash. It is expertly formulated with AHAs and fruit enzymes to effectively cleanse dirt, oil, makeup and other impurities while gently exfoliating to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion and skin tone.
Step 2: Exfoliate
While exfoliation is not a required step in a basic skincare routine, we believe that once you understand the benefits, you will consider consistently adding it to your regimen. Our founder Kate refers to exfoliation as a “skin game changer” because it is the most efficient and effective way to improve the appearance of your skin. When dead cells are removed from the skin’s surface, the skin appears more radiant. It’s also primed to better absorb the rest of your skincare regimen because hardened dead cells no longer block penetration. This means that each product and ingredient you use after exfoliation can penetrate the surface layers of the skin deeper and be more effective.
Exfoliating literally takes only two minutes. You can choose to exfoliate twice a week using ExfoliKate® Intensive, our clinic-inspired super facial that reveals improved texture, pores and radiance in just two minutes. Or if you have sensitive skin, try Liquid ExfoliKate®, our gentle daily toner that improves texture and tone. If using ExfoliKate® Intensive, we recommend using it in the shower as the steam helps open pores and improve exfoliation. If your skin is sensitive and doesn’t respond well to exfoliation, consider using Liquid ExfoliKate®, which acts more like a toner and gently exfoliates without irritation.
Step 3: moisturize
Do you want to see fine lines disappear in an instant? Don’t go for thick, heavy cream. Opt for a juicy dose of hydration with a product expertly formulated with hyaluronic acid to instantly smooth, firm and plump, making those visible lines and wrinkles almost disappear! While this goes beyond a basic skincare step, it has such instant transformative results that you may want to consider adding a minute to your morning and evening routine and hydrate your skin. Again, this may seem like a complicated step, but with the Kate Somerville DermalQuench Collection, you bring home the power of a clinical oxygen facial for revitalized, fresh-looking skin at home.
Step 4a: Treat
Your last extra step in skincare? Treat skin with targeted TLC with a serum expertly formulated to address specific needs. Looking to calm irritation or visibly reduce skin redness? We recommend investing in a serum like DeliKate® Recovery Serum. Lightweight and quickly absorbed, this skin care product helps soothe stressed and sensitized skin. Or change things up and give your skin a boost of antioxidants, visibly improving skin tone, texture, and clarity while working to brighten the complexion.
Not sure what your skin needs are? Search through our serums and treatments, and choose the one that best suits your skin type. You can also book a virtual skin consultation with one of our trusted skin health experts today!
Step 4b: moisturize
Now that you’ve cleansed, exfoliated, hydrated, and treated your skin, it’s time to seal in all those effective ingredients with the right moisturizer for your skin type or needs. Looking for a moisturizer that can turn back time? Add the Kate Somerville Wrinkle Warrior® 2-in-1 Moisturizing Cream and Volumizing Serum to your skincare routine. Lightweight and quickly absorbed, it works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin firmness. Do you need an effective age repair cream? Try KateCeuticals™ Total Repair Cream. It is packed with peptides that firm, smooth and restore the skin. Do you have oily skin and want to avoid breakouts without drying it out too much? Our oil-free moisturizer is expertly formulated to do just that! You can explore our website and find a moisturizing more suitable for your skin.
Step 5: Protect
Now that you’ve loaded your skin with antioxidants and hydration, it’s time to protect it from the next day. When simplifying your skin care routine, don’t give up sunscreen. Because? Sunscreen is a way to protect skin cells and acts as armor against the outside world, especially harmful UV rays. Our skin health experts emphasize the importance of sunscreen this way: If 80% of premature aging is caused by the sun, wouldn’t you apply SPF every day to prevent and protect your beautiful skin? (The answer is yes!)
When choosing which sunscreen to incorporate into your basic skin care routine, we recommend applying sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. An SPF of 30 or higher will help protect your skin from premature aging and harmful irritants. [2]. Are you interested in learning how to lighten dark spots or prevent sun spots from appearing later? Look no further than a quality sunscreen to protect your skin.
Make the most of your simple skincare routine by absorbing and deflecting the sun’s UV rays with Daily Deflector Mineral Sunscreen. Expertly formulated, this sunscreen product hydrates and strengthens skin, helps protect from blue light, and is easy to apply.
Ready to transform your skincare routine by simply incorporating a gentle cleanser, effective exfoliator, soothing moisturizer, or protective mineral sunscreen? Start by adding some of the products above. Plus, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated are additional ways to keep skin looking healthy as we age. When it comes to implementing the recommendations in our beginner’s skincare 101 guide, remember that it’s not a one-size-fits-all market. Pay attention to your skin’s unique needs and how you feel after applying each product. If, after giving your skin a little time to adjust to a new product, it still doesn’t work, change it! Seasonality, diet, and aging all contribute to the health of your skin and may require you to change your products from time to time.
Do you want help identifying the best products for your skin type? Book a virtual skin consultation with one of our trusted skin health experts today. We’re here to help and we’d love to meet you on Zoom!
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