Back-to-School Skincare
Start Early — Be Consistent
It takes four to six weeks for the results of a new skincare routine to start showing up on your face. Carefully select products that will work for your skin type, and most importantly, keep using them. Consistency is the key in order to achieve improvement in your skin.
Wash Your Face (every night)
No matter how many college parties you're going to, always remember wash your face and take off your makeup before bed. For best results, wash your face with a gentle cleanser like Obagi Gentle Cleanser or SkinBetter Oxygen Infusion Wash. This will help prevent dirt and makeup from clogging your pores.
Gentle Exfoliation
Use a gentle scrub like PCA Daily Exfoliant two to three times a week to slough away dead skin cells and prevent them from clogging your pores. If you prefer a chemical exfoliant, Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser.
Add a Treatment Serum
SkinBetter AlphaRet Clearing Serum is a patented retinol serum with added salicylic acid to clear pores and clarify the appearance of oily or blemish-prone skin. Use of the product results in skin that is smoother with a more even skin tone. Added hydrating and soothing ingredients prevents over drying and irritation.
Moisturize with Hyaluronic Acid
We are huge fans of one ingredient that too many people are overlooking: hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is used for moisturizing, has antiaging properties, and plumps the skin. Try a moisturizer containing the ingredient, like PCA Hyaluronic Boosting Serum.
Remember to Eat Healthy
A good skincare routine should be used in conjunction with a healthy balanced diet rich in leafy greens, low in sugar, and low in processed foods.
Use SPF Daily
If for some reason SPF is not already in your routine, you need to wear it on the daily starting, like, yesterday. By wearing sunscreen every day, you’re protecting your skin from cancer, hyperpigmentation, and long-term damage. We’ve all had the roll-out-of-bed-run-to-class morning, so keep your sunscreen in your bag to apply later if you’re late. Here are 3 of our favorite, light-weight, on the go SPF options — EltaMD UV Clear, ColoreScience Total Protection GLOW, ColoreScience Powder Brush SPF.
