See this post for more details on retinols. It’s worth paying extra for a great retinol. You can get AMAZING results by using a less irritating, encapsulated (time-released) version packed with other beneficial ingredients and antioxidants. Note: I’m not a big fan of prescription Vitamin A’s (unless recommended by your dermatologist) as I see a lot of skin irritation with these. Retinol, or Vitamin A, has impressive benefits for acne/oily/congested skin by accelerating cell turnover, meaning less blockage in the pores. Oily skin retinols: Sente Bio Complete or Shani Darden Retinol Reform Oily skin moisturizers: SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer or Tatcha The Water Cream Moisturizer (ingredient list includes GOLD, which is actually great for its anti-inflammatory properties) ( use this link to get $20 off orders of $100 or more with Tatcha) Why B3 serums? B3, also known as niacinamide, helps oily/congested skin by reducing oiliness, tightening up pores, minimizing water loss (are you one of those that has oily skin but still irritable or sensitive? That’s because your skin is losing water!), and helping improve redness. Gentle cleanser (for PM): La Roche-Posay Micellar Water for Oily Skinī3 serums: iS Clinical HydraCool Serum or The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Other benefits? It’s anti-inflammatory, can help smooth skin, and clear out excess oil from the skin. It is also oil-soluble, making it the best hydroxy acid to get deep in the pore and kill bacteria. Salicylic acid is the only BHA used in skincare and is the smallest molecule out of the AHA/BHA families. Why these cleansers for oily, congested, or acneic skin? These cleansers have BHA (beta hydroxy acid), aka salicylic acid, in them. Oily skin cleansers (with BHA, for AM): La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash or SkinMedica Purifying Foaming Wash Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA 2% BHA Mask (ONCE PER WEEK) or SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (THREE TIMES PER WEEK) Normal skin types can use mineral or non-mineral, but mineral often prevents irritation in skin that some other suncreens can induce.ĪHA/BHA exfoliators: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Why mineral sunscreen? Mineral sunscreens, aka ‘physical sunscreens’, work by reflecting UV rays rather than absorbing them.Mineral SPFs: SkinMedica Total Defense & Repair SPF with Infrared Protection or SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF Normal skin retinols: Sente Bio Complete or Shani Darden Retinol Reform On the creamier side: Sente Dermal Repair or SkinMedica Rejuvenative MoisturizerĮye creams: SkinMedica TNS Eye Cream (has growth factors for amazing anti-aging properties) or Sente Illumine Eye Cream (a favorite for those with dark circles).On the lighter side: SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer or Tatcha The Water Cream Moisturizer (ingredient list includes GOLD, which is actually great for its anti-inflammatory properties) ( use this link to get $20 off orders of $100 or more with Tatcha).HA serums: SkinMedica HA5 Hydrating Complex or iS Clinical HydraCool Serum (contains B3/niacinamide for pore reduction)Īntioxidant serum: iS Clinical Pro Heal Serum (a favorite of top skin gurus like Shani Darden, contains vitamin C and a handful of other antioxidants for skin brightening) Normal skin cleansers: iS Clinical Cleansing Complex or Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Oil Cleanser ( use this link to get $20 off orders of $100 or more with Tatcha) Start with 2 minutes per day and gradually increase. Dim the lights in a quiet room, sit on the floor or wherever is most comfortable, close your eyes, clear your mind, and focus on your breathing. Shorter telomeres = accelerated aging and disease. How about some long-term benefits? Get this: a 2015 study (3) showed that chronic stress reduces telomerase activity (an enzyme responsible for protecting our telomeres) and accelerates telomere shortening and premature aging. Furthermore, psychological stress has been shown to stimulate several internal bodily systems (the autonomic nervous system, renin-angiotensin system and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system) which all lead to inflammation, oxidative stress and DNA damage that can negatively influence skin quality (2). Research has shown improvements in tissue functioning and improved glucose control with the practice of meditation and yoga (1). Guess what – stress is actually a major player in skin health.
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