1. Cleanse.
This is a step that gets beat into our minds in every skincare routine but that should tell you that it's important. So take the time to do it. I keep a pack of makeup removing wipes by my bed so that I can just reach over and grab one even if I'm exhausted. You would also need to clean your skin in the mornings when you wake up and for that I like to use a sudsy cleanser, it just feels luxurious.
Personal choices: Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes, $5; Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads, $6;
2. Exfoliate
Now it's time to shed all of that dead old skin so that a younger more vibrant face can seen by the world, right? Exfoliating keeps your pores from clogging and it also helps your moisturizer penetrate your skin. Look it up if you don't believe me. Now, you probably should not do this everyday but every other day should be just fine.
Personal Choice: St. Ives Apricot Scrub, $4 (this stuff has been around for a while now)
3. Moisturize
If you do it during the winter to avoid dry cracked skin why wouldn't you do it during the summer to avoid crusty ashy skin? Please remember to moisturize on the outside as well as the inside. Drink plenty of water it's good for your face and your skin.
Personal Choice: Palmer's Daily Facial Lotion, $8; Water, ?
4. Sunscreen
This is serious. People of all skin tones are susceptible to skin cancer. UVA and UVB rays do not discriminate. Cancer is a very serious and unfortunate disease. If that's not enough to make you wear sunscreen (which it seriously should be) then maybe you should wear it to avoid wrinkles and leathery skin.
Personal Choice: Neutrogena Clear Face Sunblock, $12
There you have it...just four steps to gorgeous skin this summer. Tested by yours truly all it takes is at most 15 minutes every morning.
