Skin Care Guide

Cleansing Regimen

Most healthcare professionals recommend a simple cleansing regimen as the best approach to keep skin healthy and youthful: a gentle cleanser using warm, not hot water, no abrasive scrubs (they can cause broken blood vessels, scratch the skin and irritate clogged pores), and when necessary, a moisturizer with sunscreen protection. In addition, gently patting the skin dry rather than a vigorous rub down after a bath or shower, helps to preserve moisture.

Such simple skin care advice may be fine for younger women, but when you hit age 30 or 35, your skin stops sloughing off its outer layer as easily and uniformly and it can begin to look dull. You may need to find a product that aids this process.