Step 1: Remove Make-Up and Cleanse
After a long day, it is important to remove your makeup and cleanse your skin. This removes all the dirt and pollution that built up on your skin during the day. Chose a non-comedogenic makeup remover and cleanser so it does not strip the natural oil and disrupt your skin microbiome.
- Over-The-Counter Options: Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup Remover, CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
- Professional Options: Epionce Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Alastin Gentle Cleanser
Step 2: Treatment
Any over-the-counter Retinol or prescription Retinoid should be applied after cleansing your face. Retinols and Retinoids are a great step toward anti-aging and acne prevention.
- Over-The-Counter Options: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Retinol Cream
- Professional Options: Alastin Retinol Cream
- Prescription Retinoid: Make an appointment with one of our expert providers at Beaird Dermatology!
Step 3: Eye Cream & Neck Cream
We can't forget about the eyes and neck! Eye cream and neck cream are key component for anti-aging! Eye creams boost hydration and help firm the skin to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Neck creams help tone and tighten the neck over time. These are great preventive measures if started as a young adult.
- Over-The-Counter Eye Cream Options: CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye Cream
- Professional Eye Cream Options: Alastin Eye Cream, Epionce Eye Cream, Colorescience Total Eye
- Professional Neck Options: Alastin restorative Neck Complex, Revision Nectifirm
Step 4: Moisturize
Lastly, the most important step – Moisturizer! A non-comedogenic gentle moisturizer to help hydrate and rejuvenate the health of your skin. Be sure to cover all of your face, neck and décolletage!
- Over-The-Coutner Options: Neutrogena Hydroboost Moisturizer, CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion/Cream
- Professional Options: Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion/Cream, Alastin Skin Complex
These skin care steps will help you feeling fresh before bed! If you follow these steps regualrly, you will notice a difference in your skin health over-time. Trust us - your skin will thank you!