KEEP IT CLEAN Cleanse you face twice a day. Use a moisturizing cleanser. HYDRATION Use a light, water-based moisturizer. Apply 3 times a day. Apply in the direction of the hair growth. WEAR SUNSCREEN Use sunscreen daily.

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Do a patch test before using new products on a small area of skin. Introduce new products one at a time to check for any adverse reactions. Take your makeup off before bed as sensitive skin is extremely vulnerable to irritation. Try to keep from touching your face often.  If your skin itches frequently use a tissue or a cleansing wipe so that you don’t transfer dirt, oil and other irritants. Keep a complexion friendly environment.  Use a humidifier and drink one to two liters of water per day. Start to Bank Your Skin Care Benefits Today Think of skin care like a retirement fund, you keep adding to it but you won’t appreciate its worth until later.  You can have great skin at any age.

• Start with a gentle cleanser. Clear skin will make the rest of your skin care regiment much more effective.  Choose a cleanser with alpha-hydroxy acids or AHAs to exfoliate dead cells while plumping your skin and giving a warm glow.
• Select a serum with vitamin C, green tea, or peptides, (amino-acid chains which increase collagen production). When you apply a serum gently pat it onto your skin.  You only need a few drops.
• Next, follow-up with a lightweight moisturizer with an SPF of 25.  Select one that contains either petroleum or glycerin which is the gold standard for moisture retention.
• Choose a sunscreen that contains Parsol 1789 or Mexoyl since both have been proven to block deep-penetrating UVA rays.
• An eye treatment with retinoid, a vitamin A derivative, will help to smooth fine lines and wrinkles and even out skin tone as it works to help reverse UV exposure.
• Get plenty of sleep.  Apply a moisturizer made for nighttime use and apply it to your skin that is clean and free of all makeup.  Turn on a humidifier to keep your skin moisturized as you sleep.

How to Get Looking Great Legs Exfoliate 2-3 times a week. Try dry brushing as it helps to increase circulation and moisturize. You can use a loofa brush or gloves. Add oil while the legs are damp. Some great choices of oils are:

• Aloe Vera
• Shea Butter
• Jojoba
• Almond
• Coconut

Shaving your legs actually helps with exfoliation. Try using a hair conditioner when you shave your legs to avoid dryness and flaking, plus the razor glides easily. Sandi’s Skin Care Q & A Sandra Smith, Esthetician Q: What can I do if my skin is still red after I get home from having a skin treatment? A: To answer your question correctly, it would be helpful to know what the treatment was that you had.  My suggestion would be to call the professional who performed your treatment to see what is advised based on the products used on your skin. Q: Is there something that can be done at a salon to help make the serums go deeper without being invasive? A: That’s a great question. One suggestion would be to have an ultrasonic microcurrent treatment. This is a very popular anti-aging treatment. Your skin care provider will first ask you some qualifying questions to see if you are a candidate for this non-invasive treatment. This process is fast, safe and very effective.  A gentle electrical stimulation triggers the body’s natural skin enhancement chemicals at a cellular level. Products are able to penetrate deep below the surface of the skin with this technique. Q: My hands are always really dry and old looking. Is there anything besides paraffin baths that can be done to help them? A: Yes, there are treatments available that target the hand symptoms that you described. One treatment would include a mild acid peel followed by some great products for hydration.  These treatments should be done by a professional and they always include a hand massage which improves the circulation to this much neglected area and it feels great too. Remember to keep your hands moisturized at all times and wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning. I have included some home remedies you might like to try:

1. Mix 1 Tablespoon of honey with ½ cup of orange juice. Rub over hands and massage. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer.
2. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with the juice of a lemon, 1 banana and 1 tablespoon of butter. Rub on hands and nails and leave on for 20 minutes.  Rinse in warm water and follow with a moisturizer.

Q: How do I know when it’s the right time to reapply sunscreen and the correct SPF to put on? A: Applying sunscreen is a very important part of your daily skin care regimen, especially if you are exposed to prolonged sunlight. Choosing your SPF level should be based on how long you plan to be outdoors. You may find that you normally turn red after being exposed to the sun for 20 minutes; you will then multiply that number with the SPF factor to understand how long you will potentially be protected from the sun. For example, 20 (minutes redness appears) X 15 (sunscreen with SPF 15) = protection from the sun for 300 minutes. You will need to reapply the sunscreen after 300 minutes expire. You should apply your sunscreen before your moisturizer. If you find your skin is dry, you should apply moisturizer in the summer months. There are also moisturizers containing sunscreen.]]>