Here are the three steps you should prioritize to get your most radiant skin ever.
If youre new tochoosing skincare products and frankly, even if youre not it can all feel horribly overwhelming.
So, how can you get glowy skin without the need for a hyper-involved 12-step routine?
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Easily, as it turns out.
Read on to learn how to conquer your skincare woes once and for all.
Never go to sleep without cleansing the skin.
The exfoliator removes dead skin cells to instantly reveal smoother, softer and glowing skin, she explains.
It really helps smooth out the skin and instantly gives you a polished glow.
It dissolves those oils and ensures that the new skin can come through from the deeper layers.
It also replenishes hydration.
Exfoliate in the morning.
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, explains Dr. Gantz.
When that happens, they cause cellular damage.
They are produced naturally but are also created from environmental exposures like sun, smoking, and pollution.
Dr. Gantz goes on to detail how exactly antioxidants work to help give you your glowiest skin.
These are ideal to use at night because this is when your skin cell turnover is at its highest.
Meanwhile, retinols are readily available in over-the-counter, mainstream skincare.
Sunscreen is the most important component of your skincare regimen, says Dr. Gantz.
It protects your skin from harmful effects of UV light that can lead to skin cancer and aging.
UV breaks down the collagen and elastin in your skin, which leads to wrinkles and sagging.
You want to verify its broad spectrum (meaning UVA and UVB protection), SPF 30 or higher.
As for how often you should be applying sunscreen, Dr. Gantz recommends the following guidelines.
A good SPF is a must and luckily for you there are no shortage ofsun protection productsavailable these days.
Additionally, your three steps will naturally be different in the morning to the evening.
Im a firm believer in keeping it simple because that is going to allow you to build consistency.
