5 Step Skin Regimen



Step One: Cleanse
  • Clean skin gently with a mild cleanser to avoid stripping skin of necessary oils.
    • Skip the costly cleansers and go with the economic choice from the drugstore here. All you need is something to clean your skin. After a few moments on your face you are literally sending your money down the drain.
    • For dry sensitive skin use a cleanser that is fragrance-free, nondrying, and noncomedogenic (noncomedogenic simply means it will not clog pores)
    • For oily or acne prone skin use an exfoliating cleanser with salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells and bacteria from the surface of the skin.
Step Two: Moisturize
  • Keep skin hydrated and protected
    • Hydrate while skin is still damp from the shower
    • Invest in a quality moisturizer; a good one will hydrate skin, treat wrinkles, increase strength, and give an overall healthy glow
Step Three: Reprogram DNA
  • Slather on that fancy anti-aging potion you spent your last paycheck on
    • a good DNA enhancer combined with antioxidants with improve cellular functioning, increase collagen production, and improve blood flow to the skin- all in the name of preventing and reversing wrinkles. Can I get an amen!
Step Four: Sun Protection
  • Use sun screen to combat the damaging effects of sun exposure
    • this should be done DAILY and YEAR ROUND
Step Five: Brighten (optional)
  • Using a combined brightener, retinol, and exfoliator can even skin tone
    • brighteners should not be used more than twice daily
    • retinol and exfoliators should not be used more than once daily
    • always apply sunscreen before going outside










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