Anti-aging skin care is big business. In my opinion it has relevance. I have been called a 'health nut' all my adult life. I like to eat real food that tastes good, and I like to take care of my body. That includes skin care. Guys, you may want to check out here, but remember you also have skin!
I received a fantastic compliment last week from a long time friend. More importantly, she made me realize my new skin care routine was a great idea. She had not seen me since February, just 3 months. She thought I had some plastic surgery done on my face! I said no, but I have been doing something different.
First of all, I always cleanse my face morning and night, use moisturizer, one for daytime, and one for night, and an eye cream treatment. I would occasionally use exfoliating scrub, and some type of mask, but only once or twice a month. I decided to step it up.
I use a great exfoliating scrub from Clinique, called Sparkle Skin. Don't get it near your eyes. (I have read you get more benefit if you exfoliate before using a mask.) I exfoliate twice a week, mid-week and weekend. I also use a charcoal mask, from Origins, that draws out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers, once a week, or so. When it's time for the next mask, I use Luminesce, ultimate lifting mask. It's an online company my friend has and it's called an anti-aging product. It goes on clear and dries within about 20 minutes - you look rather ghoulish, but the result is stunning- firming and soft supple complexion. Don't forget your neck, a sagging neck is the first sign of aging!
Two additional things that are important and may come up as questions. I used to use a toner after cleansing (some have alcohol), however, I have stopped that step and simply rinse with cool water. It is important to wait a minute or two after each step - I know we are all in a hurry, but what is the point of using good products and expect different results, if we slap it on all at once. Ask any good cosmetologist.
After about a month of this new skin care regimen, I saw a difference in my complexion. I knew it was a great idea and I wasn't spending hundreds of dollars a month. I truly believe my skin is in better shape than if I went to a cosmetologist weekly, or monthly. But to hear that my friend thought I had been to a plastic surgeon, that was incredible to me. So.....I just have to share this gold nugget!! And a wonderful, pertinent quote below!!
Thank you, good night and God Bless! Aleta
"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty." Coco Chanel - French Fashion Designer
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