Cleanse, tone, and moisturize

I'll admit it, I didn't start cleaning my face every day until I started working for a cosmetic company. It's nothing to be ashamed of until you've found that perfect skin-care regime! For a few years I used a scent free facial bar from Neutrogena. This kept my skin less oily, but did not make my skin glow and look very pretty like Boots does.

In the long run it pays to keep your face clean. Genetics play a huge part in wrinkles and skin imperfections, but there are things we can do to help. I spoke to many older people while I was a Beauty Advisor and usually the ones who had kept their faces clean most of their lives had nicer skin that the ones that had not.

There are 3 main steps in caring for your skin: Cleanse, tone and moisturize
*there are additional steps you can add in

1. Cleanse. Find the perfect cleanser for your skin type and use it twice a day, every day. It will keep your skin looking amazing.

2. Tone. Many people hesitate to try out a toner. I have found that most toners burn my face and dry out my skin (such as ProActiv and Neutrogena). Toner is worth the extra money and effort. It makes your skin-care regime more thorough. I love Boots toner.

*Treat. After cleaning your face feel free to buy a treat for your skin. A treat can be a serum, mask or exfoliant. Your skin will thank you for it!

3. Moisturize. For the longest time I never moisturized my face. I thought I couldn't moisturize because my skin was too oily. I was wrong. What I needed was the perfect moisturizer for my skin type. Once the ph was balanced in my skin, I needed a moisturizer or my skin would dry out.

My personalized skin-care regime (I have oily skin):

1. Beautifully Balanced Cleanser
4 squirts, usually lasts me 4 months

2. Beautifully Balanced Toner
3 squirts in a cotton ball (cotton balls are great from the dollar store!), usually lasts me 4 months

*no treats right now, but I have used Restore and Renew

3. Rebalancing Day Gel
I use this on my forehead and my chin. It has zinc and sea weed extract in it to help keep down oil.
3. Day Moisture Lotion
I use this on my cheeks and my nose. It's a great, moderate moisturizer that helps with my dryer areas. My husband uses it as an after-shave.

If you would like a personalized skin-care regime from Rhea or I just leave a comment with your skin type and any skin concerns you have.