Designing a customized skin care regimen

The Basics

Daily skin maintenance is as easy as one, two, three. Pick one product from
each of these three categories, and you'll cover the basics–beautifully.

Cleanser

Scrub your soap habit! Soap contains harsh detergents that strip
vital oils from skin. Soap-free cleansers leave skin feeling soft and supple,
not tight and dry.

Moisturizer

The only way to hydrate thirsty skin. Even acne-prone
complexions need moisturizer to counteract the side effects of drying, irritating
acne preparations.

Broad-spectrum sunscreen

The healthiest thing you can do for your
skin, it's a must for all seasons—not just summer. But not any sunscreen will
do. To block both UVA rays and UVB rays, and prevent photoaging and skin
cancer, you need a broad-spectrum sunscreen containing zinc oxide, titanium
dioxide or avobenzone. And word to the sun-wise: the SPF rating refers to
UVB protection only. Even a high SPF doesn’t guarantee protection from
dangerous UVA rays. Make sunscreen your lifelong friend, and it will prolong
your skin's life and, very possibly, yours.

The Rejuvenators

Most of us yearn for something more than the basics: we want smoother,
fresher, younger-looking skin. To turn back the clock on skin damage and
aging, we recommend adding at least one product from each category. A
combination of our anti-aging products used in your daily routine will give
the best result.

Glycolic acids.

Think of it as a liquid “buff in a bottle” that retexturizes and

refines your skin. Studies show that glycolic acid dissolves the “glue” that
binds dead cells on the skin's surface. This dulling debris clogs pores, forms
fine lines, and worsens the appearance of wrinkles and brown spots. But
exfoliate it away with glycolic acid, and you'll reveal clearer, smoother, more
evenly toned skin. Daily exfoliation also allows other SkinHealth products to
penetrate more deeply into your skin, thus maximizing their effectiveness.

Antioxidants.

Topical antioxidants Vitamin C and Green Tea are vital nutrients
which feed skin its most potent weapon against “photoaging”. During the
photoaging process, sunlight and pollutants unleash “free radicals” that break
down skin, causing fine lines, wrinkles, and slackening. Research shows that
antioxidants disarm free radicals and repair collagen, undoing damage deep
inside the skin. The result? Skin becomes more toned, fine lines disappear,
and wrinkles fade. What's more, future photoaging is kept at bay.

Retinols.

Did you know that slow cell regeneration is one reason skin
becomes lined and discolored as it matures? Retinol, a topical form of vitamin
A, is the gold standard in ramping up cell renewal, literally reversing skin's
aging process. Prescription formulations (like Retin-A and Renova) and their
non prescription cousin (Retinol) increase cell turnover to produce smooth,
evenly colored, younger-looking skin.

Peptides.

As we age, biological communication diminishes within the skin,
resulting in decreased collagen production and an accumulation of degraded
elastin fibers. Peptides, which are protein fragments, function as messengers
in the skin, allowing the epidermis and dermis to more efficiently communicate.
Certain peptides have been shown to reduce wrinkle volume and decrease
wrinkle depth by stimulating the natural rebuilding process without irritating the
skin, while other peptides work to tone and tighten the skin.