My Skincare Routine
I've been asked quite a bit about my skincare routine, and I must say that it's pretty simple...but I thought I'd take the time to write a blog post for anyone that's interested in what I do day to day to care for my skin. First and foremost, I believe that the reason my skin has managed to look good even at the age of 39 is that my mom scared the living daylights out of me when it came to spending time in the sun, and getting a tan. It's very, very difficult to look young and have smooth skin when you've repeatedly damaged it by frying it in the sun. I also wear an SPF 25 (in my BB cream) every single day. You'd be surprised by the amount of sun you can get simply walking to the gym or running errands. I also drink at least a half gallon of water each day, and eat healthy whole foods. Trust me, when I splurge on Pizza and lots of junk food my skin CAN tell the difference. You are after all what you eat....My skincare routine is actually quite simple, and though some of you might gasp or cast judgement on me (and I don't care:) I started getting botox at the age of 28 as preventative maintenance, and I have to say that it has really paid off. I have an amazing, skilled dr (Dr. Tom Rohrer of Skincare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, MA) who does just enough, so that I don't lose the expressiveness of my face, but I'm also unable to make the deep crease I used to make when I furrowed my brows. I believe this to have been one of the best skincare investments that I have made, and vehemently disagree with the people that say: "you don't need it!" they are the same people that tell me that I don't need to go to the gym, and......let's just say that I do.I don't believe in Miracle creams, or spending 800 dollars on a cream at Saks. I use Retin A Micro, which is the only cream that I believe is really a miracle in a tube, yet won't break the bank. Although I've heard many people complain of the peeling and dryness that have been associated with Retin A, I think that starting off slowly by applying twice a week at first, then three times until you are able to apply the product daily is the way to go. As my godmother always says: slow and steady wins the race. When using Retin A it's very important to be especially careful with the sun as you are exposing especially delicate layers of the skin. Please always use sun protection when using Retin A.For as much of my skincare as possible, I buy things that are missing the harmful chemical products found in most products. My favorite facial cleanser is by Maria Akenborg and can be purchased at Balans Boston http://www.bostonbalans.com or on their website. I'd recommend ordering online instead of going to the spa itself, it always seems a bit disorganized and unattended there. It's gentle but effective and I use it in conjunction with my Shiseido facial cleansing brush Shiseido The Skincare Cleansing Massage Brush, 1 Count
