Moisturizer

[gretchen]

Okay, mine's really simple, but it leaves skin radiant.
Wash face with Dove white bar (with your hands or very plush washcloth), tone with Dickinson's pure witch hazel (does not strip face, leaves it soft), moisturize with Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture (it gives your face the moisture it needs without leaving it coated in a greasy mess...soaks right in!)

If you still need more moisture than the oil-free stuff, I would recommend using a serum before moisturizing. During the harsh Chicago winter, I use Mineral Care's Essential Serum with Green Tea (about $19.00 at Target). WONDERFUL STUFF!!!!

Body wash: Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom...divine!!!!! It is soooooo sensual and feels great. The whole shower room smells great when the steam rises! Moisturize after shower with Japanese Cherry Blossom body lotion...non-greasy, sinks in.

Oh, I almost forgot! Face exfoliation: Just add a small amount of sugar from your kitchen to your favorite cleanser when you wash. Use gentle circular motion, rinse, pat dry, tone, mosturize. Only exfoliate once or twice a week to avoid over-production of facial oils.

Cheers!

[skcin]

Great tips! I was actually going to ask about the exfoliating, if you can do it too much. Twice a week is good to hear. And I think it's the cold that's really screwing with my skin this year. Of course, it's always cold & snowy in Buffalo, but never quite this cold - or this windy.

[gretchen]

Originally Posted by skcin

And I think it's the cold that's really screwing with my skin this year. Of course, it's always cold & snowy in Buffalo, but never quite this cold - or this windy.

'Cause you do live in a place with harsh winters (like me), remember to only use luke-warm water to wash your face, not too hot (tiny capillaries can rupture if the water is too hot). It is also a good idea to add a bit of warm water to your lotion to help it soak into your face.

Tip: Thinking of a naked Lindsey Bucky while moisturizing can help bring a rosy flush to your cheeks!! At least it does for me, 'cause I love him!!

Enjoy!

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by gretchen

Body wash: Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom...divine!!!!! It is soooooo sensual and feels great. The whole shower room smells great when the steam rises! Moisturize after shower with Japanese Cherry Blossom body lotion...non-greasy, sinks in.

loves it.

[Livia]

I exfoliate every day - but I use an extra gentle one - Clean & Clear - it's got vitamins and ginseng in it - it's good stuff!

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by Livia

I exfoliate every day - but I use an extra gentle one - Clean & Clear - it's got vitamins and ginseng in it - it's good stuff!

I exfoliate twice a day with St. Ives apricot scrub. It seems to be a no-no, but finally, at the age of 36, my acne stopped completely when I started that regimen. Coincidence? I'm not sure... but I'm not willing to test this theory. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

During the day I use anything with SPF 15 or greater... including Olay Complete, or Loreal Revitalift or Roc. Nothing extravagant. At night I've started using the Olay Age Defying mousse. I guess it's working alright, and it's soaking in pretty well. Next up in my medicine cabinet I am going to try the Shiseido intense moisture serum that I bought on a whim. It was a bit spendy, but Shiseido makes awesome stuff.

Anyway, this is all still preventive maintenance- almost 38 and not a single wrinkle!