Step 1: Wash your face (AM and PM)! Cleansing is the most basic and important part of skincare, however many people skip this step because they are too tired or too lazy. Work in a morning and evening cleanse so you can start with a fresh, clean slate!

**Tip: if you shower every morning when you wake up, or every evening before going to bed, put your cleanser in your shower!

Step 2: Exfoliate (AM or PM not both!). Depending on your skin, you probably won’t exfoliate everyday. However, exfoliating is a great way to slough off the dead surface skin cells and exfoliation leads to a clearer, smoother and more radiant complexion.

**Tip: we recommend exfoliating with either a chemical exfoliant or mechanical exfoliant 2-4 times per week. Check with your skin care therapist for the best exfoliant for your skin type.

Step 3: Moisturize/Protect (AM and PM). Lastly, it’s important to follow your exfoliation with a mosturizer and SPF before going about your daily activities. Depending on your skin type, in the evening, you might want to try a moisturizer that is richer and targeted for night-time use to help protect and treat your skin through the night.

**Tip: look for an SPF with UVA and UVB (broad spectrum) protection with an SPF of at least 30 for your face. Use daily regardless of the weather outside.

These steps are easy, take about 4 minutes max, and can be done before getting your day started and before tucking yourself into bed . For those of you that can handle more ‘complicated’ and ‘extensive’ skincare routines, i’d highly suggest a few serum treatments (Vitamin C for example) to help protect and heal your skin throughout the day and night.

The more you actually do stay on your skincare routine, the better results you’ll see in your skin! Talk to your skincare therapist for recommendations on the best products and ingredients for your skin.

~facelogic spa

My go-to scrub!

What’s that one product you can’t live without? I know, who can pick just one product, right? I probably have 5 new ones every week! But there’s one product ‘category’, if you will, that I just can’t live without. Exfoliators…they are my favorite, period.

What other product can make your face feel soft, smooth and glowing everytime? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love my moisturizers and masks, but throwing in a little exfoliation a few times a week always puts a smile on my newly glowing face. Don’t over-do the exfoliation…believe me, I have and it ended up in flaking dry skin. Not the look I was going for.

So what’s all the hype about these exfoliators? Well, your skin is constantly generating new cells at the lower layer (the dermis) and sending them to the surface (the epidermis). As the cells get to the surface, they gradually die and slough off and the process starts again with new cells. As we age, this cell turnover begins to slow down and the dead cells don’t slough off as quickly, leading to a dull, rough appearance. The exfoliators are important because they aid in removing the dead surface skin cells and allowing the new cells to surface and create that glowing, hydrated look.

There are two forms of exfoliation that you can choose from, mechanical and chemical. The mechanical method uses an abrasive to physically rub off the dead surface skin cells. The chemical method uses enzymes and acids to dissolve the dead cells. There you have it, brighter skin is only a quick scrub or peel away!

So how do you decide on a product? Well, there are so many great options to choose from but I have a couple favorites that you have to try!

My go-tos for home:

• scrub? Facelogic’s Microdermabrasion Polish. The magnesium oxide crystals leave my skin feeling ultra clean and smooth. And the peppermint-y smell is insanely rejuvenating!
• peel? MD Skincare’s Alpha Beta Peel Pads. If you can’t get the professional version, this works wonders! It gives me a totally resurfaced feeling and always leaves my skin looking luminous.

I might try new products every week, but these have been in my beauty arsenal for quite some time, which gives kudos to the fact that they really work! Remember, everything in moderation people! I don’t want hate mail from people who become obsessive exfoliators to the extent that your skin starts peeling off!

Scrub a dub-dub my friends…

~facelogic spa