Is Healthy Skin Picture Perfect Skin? Let’s Discuss.
We all see pictures on social media of “flawless skin.” Whether it be a celebrity or someone we know personally, we can’t help but ask ourselves, how does she do it?! The reality is flawless skin is difficult and highly close to impossible to obtain all the time. yet we still want it. As an esthetician, I can tell you it’s more important to strive for healthy skin over flawless skin. Here are a few of my top tips for noticeably healthy skin, and what products you need to own to make it yours:
Tip #1- Cleanse. No seriously, it’s really important.
This first simple step in our routine can have the greatest impact on maintaining your skin’s overall health. A really good cleanser can keep your skin balanced and sets you up to absorb the serums and creams that we invest so much hope in. When looking for your daily cleanser, find one that offers you a good clean and doesn't leave your face feeling tight, dry, or super red. These may be visible indicators that you are experiencing too much stimulation when cleansing and may eventually compromise your barrier. A little flush to your skin is normal- anything above and beyond that may need to be evaluated. My all time favorite can not live without cleanser is the Cleansing Complex, this mighty blue bottle is perfect for all skin types, removes all makeup, balances your complexion, and reduces pores.
Tip #2- Treatment.
Think of this step as your daily vitamin supplement. Antioxidants such as Vitamin C are extremely helpful at maintaining a healthy skin tissue. A treatment product will most likely be in the form of a serum, complex, or emulsion. These products are lighter or more liquid in texture and they absorb deeper into your skin. Think of antioxidant serums as your skincare 401K. You may not see the complete benefits on day one, but over time your skin clarity and health will be undeniable. My treatment recommendations are Pro-Heal Advanced + for calming and protection. Genexc Serum for unmatched DNA protection and Super Serum Advance + to treat and brighten your skin.
Tip #3- Hydration!!
Healthy skin is dewy and supple, it has a bouncy plumpness to it that radiates youth. Just look at any little person in your life and you will immediately understand the skin I am talking about. After treating thousands of faces in my treatment room, I can tell you no matter how much water you drink- you will still need to apply a hydrating water based serum to your skin topically in order to maintain your highest plumpest skin hydration. HydraCool and The Hydrator by Hear Me Raw
Tip #4- Protect-
Healthy skin is free of sun damage, there I said it. It doesn’t matter how we worshiped the sun in our youth, we can make a change at any time. SPF is a non negotiable when it comes to our AM skincare. SPF protects our skin from absorbing the sun's aging and burning rays, and now SPF can protect our skin from the blue light constantly being emitted from our electronic devices. It’s important to keep up with this year round. With Extreme Protect 30 you can get your daily protection and your balanced hydration all in one pump.
As you can see we can achieve and maintain healthy skin with 4 simple steps. If you need a personalized product and routine recommendations, you always have me to guide you through your journey. You can schedule your session here
I hope I gave some advice on how to get your skin healthier! I see far too many people, especially women, who feel so bad about their skin. It upsets me to see them chase after unrealistic goals when I understand your skin’s health is what’s more important. My mission is to empower and help people feel more confident with their unique beauty. If you’re interested in learning more about how our services can help your skin look and feel healthier, please reach out!