Warding off the effects of aging skin can be a daunting task for the uninformed. Many that seek to repair and rejuvenate youthful looking skin are faced with an ever increasing amount of skin care options. Where does one begin? The Skin Care Counsel Team likes to keep things simple. We have created an easy to follow blueprint for a daily skin rejuvenation regimen.

Planning Your Personal Plan

When creating a daily regimen, one must use the advances in skin care science along with an awareness of how the body works and is effected by different circumstances. Their is no perfect skin care repair plan. We are all individuals with varying degrees of aging signs. With that said, we’ll begin with science on our journey to more beautiful, vibrant skin.

Better Lifestyle Choices

Extensive research has been performed on the effects of antioxidants in combating the aging process. Looking into skin care products containing antioxidant ingredients is a great place to start. We don’t recommend chasing every new product that hits the market but rather one that you have given it’s due diligence. No rejuvenation treatment is flawless but in tandem with some positive lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet and regular exercise, significant improvements can be produced. Here are some guidelines to follow:

1. Apply sunscreen. Using a SPF 15 or greater sunscreen is a foundational must of anti-aging skin care.
2. Limit product use. The greater number of skin care products employed in a skin care regimen the less likely you are to know which are proving beneficial. Begin with one product as a base, we recommend LifeCell, an all-in-one skin cream by South Beach Skincare. Read our best anti aging wrinkle cream review here.
3. Watch out for irritating ingredients. Occasionally, skin care products don’t agree with one another causing irritation in the skin. If this does occur, then stop using the newly added skin care product. Consult a dermatologist if the skin irritation continues.
4. Think long term. Skin rejuvenation and repair is a slow process. Just as it took years for the effects of sun damage to appear on the surface of the skin, skin renewal won’t happen overnight. Allow at least 6 months before seeing results. Important note: When you find a skin care product that works DON’T stop using it once you have attained the results you had hoped for. Preventive maintenance is key to continued skin renewal.
5. Small adjustments. Be willing to make small adjustments in your skin care regimen. Adding and sometimes subtracting skin care products and foods will produce wonderful results. As you begin to live a more disciplined lifestyle, your skin will begin to reflect that commitment.

By following the basic anti aging skin care strategy above you can look forward to repairing, maintaining, and most importantly enjoying a more youthful looking appearance that all will notice. Best of all, you won’t need luck because you have just been empowered with the knowledge to make a difference.