Ever walk into a department, beauty, or drug store… even go online… and immediately feel overwhelmed with skincare choices and paralyzed with indecision? Let’s face it… today we have to choose from an intimidating number of skincare brands with award-winning products, clinical claims, and varying customer testimonials. So how can you best decide which skincare products will actually slow the inevitable aging process?
Leading dermatologists, skincare experts, and aestheticians seem to agree that there are several hard-working ingredients found in over-the-counter skincare products that help slow the aging process. For example, alpha-lipoic acid boosts cell’s energy production, coenzyme Q10 delivers powerful antioxidants and helps produce collagen and elastin, and hyaluronic acid attracts and holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Everyone’s skin wants and needs something different at any given time, but here are some of my personal suggestions to add into your skincare regimen for reclaiming that youthful glow…
I hope you enjoy these insider tips for comprehensive, anti-aging skincare!
ANTI-AGING INSURANCE
Skincare systems are comprehensive regimens formulated to treat a specific skin concern. Used as a supplement to your current regimen, treatments include active ingredients that target additional concerns. Lastly, for optimal results, masks and peels can be used once or twice per week in combination with your skincare regimen.
SYSTEMS
Rodan + Fields REDEFINE: Regular use of this complete regimen will help protect aging skin and reverse the visible signs for noticeably firmer, smoother, flawless-looking skin. Obagi Nu Derm System: Available only through physicians, medical spas, and other skin care professionals, this complete skincare system targets hyperpigmentation to reveal a youthful, even-toned complexion.
TREATMENTS
Clé de Peau Beauté Concentrated Brightening Serum:Boost your skin’s turnover process for enhanced clarity, radiance, and translucency. Kerstin Florian Correcting Intensive Renewal Glycolic 15:Gently, yet effectively, exfoliate skin overnight to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and congestion.
MASKS/PEELS
Ayur Medic Clearifying Mask: Calm blemished skin and reduce pigmentation with this soothing and deep cleaning mask. Ayur Medic Papaya Enzyme Peel: Reduce dark spots and bacteria to promote healing and improve the function of the skin.
SKINCARE FOR GENTS
Men are not immune from aging! If you’re looking for a new regimen (or still using the same bar of soap you wash your body with—I shudder!), this section is for you. Of course, you can also use any of these anti-aging product recommendations in this newsletter.
Jack Black Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser: Wash away dead skin cells, damaging oils, and impurities to help refresh skin with this multifunctional, clay-based cleanser. Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair: Use this powerful treatment cream to accelerate skin renewal and reduce the appearance of skin aging overnight. Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Face Moisturizer: This dual action moisturizer and sunscreen provides broad spectrum SPF 30 protection from UVA and UVB rays for face and body. Plus, it’s water resistant so it will stay put.
DERMATOLOGIST Rx
I have been a faithful user of Retin-A for 20 years. This topical prescription is proven to work on a cellular level for ladies and gents to reduce wrinkles, improve acne and hyperpigmentation, and give skin a more youthful clarity and glow.
PROFESSIONAL CARE
My #1 recommendation is to visit the trained skin therapists and medical aestheticians at Revive Wellness Center in Torrance for complete medical aesthetics and plastic surgery services including laser, injectables, skin rejuvenation, and much more. Patients benefit from a customized treatment plan and individualized attention in a warm, comfortable environment.
Revive utilizes professional products by iS Clinical and 302 Professional and offers the leading medical-grade products for purchase. The wellness center also carries chemical-free zinc and titanium dioxide sunblocks, such as Elta MD and MD Solar Sciences, which create a physical barrier to block damaging UVA and UVB rays.
To request an appointment, call: 310.375.7599 or visit: revivecenter.com.
ABOUT GTD
Gayle Theodora Drake, owner of GTD IMAGE CONSULTING, is a highly trusted source in fashion and style in the South Bay, as well as the greater Los Angeles area. GTD works with women and men of all ages and backgrounds who want to invest in their image and how they would like to be perceived by their network of friends and peers.
“Gayle helped me through a major transition in my life. I needed a style makeover badly! I now feel like a confident, new woman thanks to her fashion advice and skincare suggestions. I am forever grateful to her and would highly recommend GTD Image Consulting.” —GTD Client
