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For great skin, start simple,
add on as you see Fit.
results are measurable and the commitment
is minimal.
W H A T’S R IG H T FOR YOU U se the sam e
c le a n s e r a n d m o is t u r iz e r regim en
reco m m en d ed for the L o w -M a in te n a n c e
w o m an , but sw itch out the se ru m for d o cto r-
p re scrib e d a n ti-a g in g tre a tm e n t that offers
m ore d ra m a tic results. A s k y o u r d erm ato lo g ist
to cu sto m -b le n d an a n tio x id a n t s e ru m w ith
a h ig h e r dosage o f fre e -ra d ic a l fig h tin g
in g re d ie n ts th a n w h a t y o u ’d fin d on store
sh e lve s. In the e v e n in g , after w a s h in g w ith
the e x fo lia tin g clean ser, a p p ly a p r e s c r ip t io n -
s tre n g th re t in o id , lik e R eno va, R e tin -A ,
o r T a z o ra c , (ab o u t $ 4 5 /tu b e ) to stim u la te
co lla g e n , re d u ce sig n s o f pho to d am age, and
le ve l lin e s m o re th o ro u g h ly th an an o v e r-
th e -c o u n te r re tin o l. I f age spots are an
issu e , a p p ly a th in la y e r o f h y d ro q u in o n e
c re a m to spots e v e ry o th e r d a y in p lace o f
the re tin o id (fro m $ 10 ). T re a tm e n ts w ith
2 p e rce n t h y d ro q u in o n e , lik e A lp h a H y d ro x
Sp o t L ig h t T arg e te d S k in L ig h te n e r, are
a v a ila b le o v e r-th e -c o u n te r. A n y th in g
4 p e rce n t o r o v e r re q u ire s a p re sc rip tio n .
F in is h w ith a h a re -b o n e s m o is tu riz in g cre am
that w o n ’t react w ith the m o re aggressive
re tin o id s an d h y d ro q u in o n e . T o in cre a se c e ll
tu rn o v e r an d ra d ia n ce , b ook an in -o ffic e
g ly c o lic p e e l (a p p ro x im a te ly $ 1 0 0 - $ 2 0 0 /
p eel) e v e ry one to th re e m o n th s.
W H A T TO E X P E C T C o m p le x io n -p e rfe c tin g
b e n e fits—fin e lin e s p u ll a d isa p p e a rin g
act, d eep g ro o ves b eco m e le ss p ro n o u n ce d ,
an d s k in tone is m o re e v e n —b u t in h a lf
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reducing the appearance
of fine lines. For daytime
use,you’ll need one with
an SPF of at least 15 to
fight cancer-causing
UVrays.
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SOAP &
WATER
Dirt, makeup, and
oils are obstacles
to dear skin. Avoid
hand soaps and
seek out a cleanser
that’s gentle enough
for the face.
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Exfoliating scrubs
enliven the skin by
removing the dead
cells that clog pores
and cause dullness.
Set urns deliver
potent vitamins and
minerals deep into
the skin’s layers.
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INTENSE TREATM ENTS
Dermatologist-designed treatments,
like Olay Professional’s new ProX line, use
ingredients such as peptides and vitamins A
and B3. to help skin look and behave as it did
when it was younger.
the tim e an d to a g re ater d egree th an the
L o w -M a in te n a n c e re g im e n .
W H A T YOU W O N ’T G E T A to ta lly lin e -fre e
c o m p le x io n . F o r th at y o u ’ll need the h e lp o f
in je c ta b le d e rm a l fille rs an d B otox.
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Although they can be controversial, using an injectable such as
Botox or facial filler such as Restylane, Juvaderm,and Sculptra is one sure
way to plump up lines and wrinkles. Results can be impressive, though they
are not permanent, so maintenance is required. It’s crucial to search for a
professional (a dermatologist or plastic surgeon) who has significant
experience with a variety of treatments.
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