Seven Secrets to Soft, Silky,  Sexy Skin

1. Leave the Worshiping for Church Yes, I know, the glow of a tan can look very appealing, however, wrinkles and uneven skin tone do not. So, skip the sun worshiping and the tanning booth, opt instead for an SPF15 sunscreen every day, 365 days a year. This one step alone will cut out almost 90% of the aging effects on your skin. (see my earlier post, here comes the sun )

2. Schedule Face Time Cleanse your face day and night. Treat yourself to the occasional facial.  You deserve a little pampering, don’t you think?

3. Stay Hydrated Your skin needs to be moisturized daily, inside and out. Drink plenty of water and apply a moisturizer day and night.

4. Protect Yourself Take the time to apply a foundation. It serves two purposes – It protects your skin from the elements and it evens out your skin tone. Uneven skin tone can add years to your face, more so than wrinkles . . . wear foundation, ‘nough said.

5. Cover Your Eyes The skin around your eyes is 1/4 the thickness of the skin on the rest of your face and is, therefore, more prone to damage, wrinkles, and dryness.   A moisturizing  eye cream is a must! You know the drill – day and night, please.

6. Rough It Up The microfine crystals in microderm abrasion are extremely useful in removing dull dead skin cells, refining your pores and exposing softer, younger looking skin.  Need I say more?

7.Support Your Growth, of your collagen, that is. Look for products with peptides and retinol/retinol palmitate. These ingredients help to promote collagen growth which will help your skin look firmer, smoother, and decrease the look of  fine lines and wrinkles.

Follow these seven steps and your skin will be looking softer, smoother, silkier, sexier -  “forever young”.  Cue the Rod Stewart.  ♫