There are just 5 simple things that you can do every day to ensure your skin looks youthful and radiant. Here they are.

1. The right way to cleanse.

Cleanse your face in the morning and again in the evening without fail. Use a cleanser that is suited to your skin. A ph-balanced cleanser that is creamy is good for dry skin, while most gels are suited for oily skin. You don’t have to create suds to get your skin clean. There are many very good cleansers on the market that do not foam. However, if you like suds go ahead and use a sudsy cleanser, just as long as it suits your skin type. Always cleanse your face with a gentle motion, washing at least 30 seconds. Rinse well with fresh water. You’ll want to cleanse twice if you have make-up or a heavy sunscreen on your face.

2. A good toner is important.

Your toner should have ingredients that help build your skin’s protective barrier. This barrier creates an antioxidant shield between your skin and those nasty free radicals. Choose a toner with vitamin C and white tea to both calm your skin and give it a youthful lift. For extra hydration, choose a toner with hyaluronic acid. This little wonder holds 1,000 times its weight in water. Your toner should also be ph-balanced. If your cleanser is not ph-balanced, this will help you return your skin to its healthy best after cleansing.

3. Exfoliate routinely.

Gentle exfoliation of a dull complexion will help wake it up by removing dead skin cells from the surface. You skin will be refreshed, clear, and bright. Using a non-abrasive exfoliator routinely also helps moisturizers do their work, penetrating deeply into the skin and giving your skin the look and feel you desire. Don’t get over-zealous with your scrubbing, though! Over-exfoliating will cause trouble if you have oily skin by making the oil glands go into overtime, producing even more oil. If you have dry skin, over-exfoliating will leave your face feeling sore and abused. Exfoliate on a regular basis, but do it gently.

4. Moisturize properly.

Every skin needs a good moisturizer, whether your skin is dry or oily. That’s because every skin needs extra nourishment, the kind of nourishment that comes in your moisturizer. Look for a moisturizer that offers ingredients like vitamins A, C, and E, as well as yeast to help heal and nourish the skin. Choose the moisturizer that best suits your skin type, with special ingredients to combat the effects of pollutants and other damaging elements.

5. Sunscreen is for every day.

The daily use of a good sunscreen is your number one defense against aging skin. About 99% of all the signs of aging can be directly linked to sun damage. With a little bit of prevention, you skin can look younger longer. Even simple day-to-day living exposes you face to the sun, even walking to your car and, yes, driving in your car. The windshield is not a sunblock! Check your morning moisturizer to be sure it contains a sunscreen of 15 SPF. If it does not, be sure to add a good sunscreen on top of your moisturizer before you leave the house. If your plans have you outside for a longer time than normal, be sure to apply one of the FDA-approved sunscreens. Look for titanium dioxide or zinc oxide on the label.

Is this all I need to do to look and feel years younger?

Your routine skincare regime will start you off on the right foot, but you need to treat your whole body for optimum results. The proper diet plan, regular exercise, and drinking plenty of water will propel you into feeling younger and looking younger in no time. Back that up with regular monthly visits to your Skin Care Professional and your complexion will always have that youthful, ravishing appearance you long for.