Simple skin tips for all ages!
While the World Wide Web is chock full of information on any subject you can think of… too much information is overwhelming. There is certainly no shortage of blogs, online magazines, and social media posts about what to do and not to do when it comes to skincare. But take it from a veteran esthetician- the most important skin advice is actually very simple but often overlooked! Here are my top skin tips for all ages.
1: Start wearing SPF daily from the age of 18yrs old. UVA/UVB exposure on our epidermis is the single most influential aspect to our skins long term appearance. The more sun our face is exposed to the more wrinkles, pigments and even sagging skin we will have as we get into our 40’s and beyond. Severely sun damaged skin looks years older and is the most expensive skin condition to treat.
2: Understand that your skin is a complex ORGAN. It’s actually our bodies largest organ. My hope is that once you see it that way you’ll treat it with respect not only topically (with SPF, great skincare, preventative treatments), but also internally! I want you to consider your daily diet, your lifestyle and stress levels when you think about your skin. It’s literally a reflection of what’s going on inside of your body!
3: Mom wasn’t reminding (ahem, annoying) you to wash your makeup off at the end of the night for no reason! It’s so incredibly important to properly cleanse your skin twice a day- night time being the most important time. And not just a quick rub and rinse.. I want you to REALLY CLEANSE it well. Massage your milky cleanser in for 2-3mins before rinsing with cool water and follow with a hydrating serum, moisturizer and eye cream. Cleansing is a very underrated skin step these days with all the 8-10 step skincare routines influencers are promoting. The simple, but highly beneficial, act of proper cleansing with a high quality treatment cleanser (I love the Laits from Biologique Recherche for their formulas and efficacy) you’ll totally transform your skins texture and hydration levels. Check out Sweet Skin by Ivana on Instagram where we’ve saved video tutorials showing you how to cleanse and so much more.