How to Deep Moisturize Your Skin

For a smooth complexion and a soft finish, prep your skin with moisturizers. If you use make-up, you will need less and if you don't wear make-up, your face and neck will be protected from the elements and look polished.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Exfoliating product
• Serum
• Light Moisturizer
• Heavy Moisturizer
• Retin A

1. Exfoliate your skin at least two to three times a week. The best method I have found is to use an exfoliating kit made by Loreal. The effects are amazing.

   Pineapple or papaya: mash fruit, apply to face and let dry. Rinse.
   Oatmeal: Use instant or make from scratch, apply, let dry, rinse.

   Use Biore strips or equal once a month to clean out oil and debris from pores.

   Salicylic Acid cleansing pads normally used for acne are very good at exfoliating skin.

2. Soften your skin using a damp, moderately warm washcloth. Hold to your face and neck until pleasantly warm.

3. Apply a serum to face and neck. Wait a few minutes, and apply a light moisturizer.

4. Now apply a heavier moisturizer sparingly. If needed, blot any excess away.

5. Night Treatment. Retin A has been around a long time and I find it effective. It's available by prescription. It may not be for you because of the irritation it may cause, and you have to protect your skin from the sun. I think its worth it. There are milder formations available. Apply lightly.

Tips & Warnings

• Use only those moisturizers that will not break out your skin.

• Experiment with how much moisturizer your skin needs.

• Exfoliate as often as your skin will tolerate, ideally, two to three times a week.

• Remove all makeup thoroughly each night.

• Use a magnifying mirror to check skin for improvement and to scrutinize for breakouts every day.

• Don't use this procedure if you have oily skin or experience negative results. Deep moisturizing is best for dry skin or mature skin.