SKINCARE & MAKEUP

Instructions

SIMPLE SKINCARE BASICS. Skincare is unique and intricate. Sometimes it takes a lot of trial and error to reach our desired skin health. But often, if we keep it simple, it is much easier to dial in.

The Basics– Cleansing, Moisturizing, Extras

1. Cleansing – In most cases, use a gentle cleanser. Above all, do not go to bed with a foundation on as it will clog your pores. (Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser, Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser, Dr. Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk, Drunk Elephant No.9 Jelly Cleanser)

2. Moisturizing – Likewise, use a gentle moisturizer. (Cetaphil Gentle Moisturizer, Koh Gen Do Spa Gel, Mario Badescu Buttermilk Lotion, NAPCA Mist Life-flo for Face, Body & Hair)

3. Eye creams - there are many different types of creams for various conditions. Some I like to use are Mac Fast Response Eye Cream, Drunk Elephant C-Tango™ Vitamin C Eye Cream, and Clinique All About Eyes.

4. Blackheads - Try diluted tree oil, apple vinegar, or witch hazel for a few days. Apply with a Q-tip or cotton pad. 

5. Exfoliate - Use a gentle scrub or exfoliator 1 to 3 times a week. However, be gentle. If any irritation occurs wait until it is completely healed before using again. (Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant, Alba Botanica Hawaiian Facial Scrub, St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub)

6. Toner - If oily or breaking out, you may want to use a gentle toner like Witch Hazel or Glycolic Toner. 

7. Dryness - Instead of moisturizer use an oil. (Emu Oil, Koh Gen Do Macro-Vintage-t3-premium-oil, or Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil.

8. Mask: Use masks as needed. For example, clay masks work well for pores and oil. Try Aztec Healing Clay.

9. Retinol: Use retinol as needed, usually 2-3 times a week. For instance, I use Miracle of the Sea by our dermatologist Dr. Eric Lewis back in Beverly Hills – he is amazing!)