Happy Leap Year! Leap forward or go back to basics in skincare?
On this February 29th, as we “leap” further into the many advances in skin care, I wonder if sometimes going “back to the basics” (not the brand, just the concept!) is the way to go. With respect to anti-aging, one of the best pieces of advice I got from a highly acclaimed dermatologist (hint hint she is often photographed in Vogue Magazine 
) is to incorporate the following in your skin care routine:
1. Sunscreen everyday. Ok we’ve all heard this over and over. A broad spectrum rain or shine, warm or cold. She recommended Ocean Potion (see my Beauty Beat review Ocean Potion Sunscreen ).
2. A good Cleanser with a high concentration of Glycerin. Check out one of her recommendations in the review on Olay Foaming Face Wash.
3. A prescription product containing Vitamin A such as Renova. See Beauty Beat’s review Renova.
That’s it. Pretty simple. Interestingly, she did not feel that a separate eye cream is necessary, nor felt that facials do much for the skin over the long term. Keep in mind, a dermatologist, particularly a cosmetic dermatologist, would (not surprisingly!) be biased towards a dermatological procedure over a facial, but a point nonetheless.
I did adhere to these 3 easy steps in my skin care routine and think they have worked well for me. As a skin care product blogger and reviewer, I am always open to the next best thing, and love trying new products and cutting-edge ingredients, but sometimes leaping too much ahead, brings me right back to the original.
(and, on a personal note, Happy Birthday Grandma! miss you)
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