Welcome to the first of my original video remakes: Ten habits to take better care of your skin, starting now!
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These commandments are about developing good habits to get the best results from the time and money you invest in your skin.
Many people asked on the original video why “wear sunscreen” isn’t a commandment. While wearing sunscreen can be considered a habit, so is the rest of a regimen. I wanted to make something that focuses on the non-product-application aspects of skin care.
Clarification: Retinoids are not exfoliants, but for the purpose of these commandments, they fit into the category with exfoliants.
There is some dispute about whether retinoids actually cause the phenomenon of thin, fragile skin that I described. I’ve seen it (very) up close, but here’s a study that flatly states that it does thin the epidermis by a substantial amount: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17927576
And regarding “use retinol in cycles”, I am specifically referring to high strength retinols and prescription retinoids, not your average OTC moisturizer “with retinol”, or a low strength retinol serum. If you are using a retinol product that is not producing dramatic results, I am most likely not talking about your product.
The 2 month/2 month guideline is just that–a guideline to get you started. You can determine what is best for your skin.
Best practice for strong retinoids is to start out VERY slowly, using a small amount once per week, and work your way up to using 3-5x per week. I’d say talk to your dermatologist, but they give wacky advice sometimes, and you’re probably better off using your own judgment when determining what your skin can handle.
When in doubt, use less. To quote my good ol’ slogan, you don’t want to create a new problem when trying to solve an old one.
Info about glycation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20620757
https://foreveryoung.perriconemd.com/skin-sugar-impacts-aging-process.html
It’s super late, so I’ll probably add more to this later after it’s uploaded!
Makeup:
Primer: Wet n Wild photo focus
Foundation: MUFE HD R210 and CYO Lifeproof 101
Concealer: MUFE HD R20 and Colourpop No Filter Fair 10
Powder: Glossier Wowder light/med (talc free)
Contour: Inglot brow powder 560
Bronzer: my own creation
Blush: Inglot 20
Highlight: Laura Geller Diamond Dust
Lips: Bite 100 lip liner, MAC Rebel
Eyes: HUDA New Nudes palette (talc free)
Mascara: Hourglass Caution
Brows: MAC Spiked
Lashes: Ardell Baby Demi Wispies
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Hi, I’m Veronica, a CIDESCO certified, medically trained esthetician. As of 2018, I have been an esthetician for 15 years! My resume includes a famous LA plastic surgery center’s medical spa, a five-star hotel, two of the most famous waxing institutions in Beverly Hills, and I have spent four years consulting with brands on R&D and marketing. My skin care philosophy may be a bit different than a lot of what you hear about on the internet, but it’s based on many years of professional and personal experience and study. And my cats are cute.
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