Great Makeup Starts with Great Skincare

If you’re a fan of makeovers then surely you’ve seen TLC’s “What Not to Wear” and have watched the pivotal moment when makeup artist Carmindy twirls the chair around to reveal her jaw-dropping work. Viewers can’t help but wish they knew the secret to her artistry. Well, guess what her tip #1 is? It’s not the way to master a smokey eye. Carmindy proclaims that great makeup starts with great skincare.

“Skin tells all. It reflects your health, indicates your stress-o-meter, and shows whether yov’e made precention part of your beauty routine. Even if you haven’t been most excellent to your epidermis, fear not. It’s never too late (or too soon) to step up your skincare routine and reap the gorgeous rewards.” -Carmindy Bower

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Here are a few tips Carmindy recommends that echo the advice Dr. ZeinObagi has been giving for decades to his patients.

• Wear sunscreen every single day. Dr. Obagi asserts that SPF is your most reliable protection against the signs of aging.
• Wash your face at night. You’ve heard it here time and time again. Dr. Obagi recommends scrubbing at least one full minute to rid of the sebum that leads to blemishes.
• Exfoliate. Sloughing off dead skin cells can be achieved with our Exfoliating Polish. Dr. Obagi recommends using it daily, but once a week is the bare minimum.
• Retinol helps stimulate collagen. Amen!
• Don’t just pile on a bunch of creams. This can lead to sensitive skin and/or overmoisturization, which causes lazy skin cells—the very cause of wrinkles and fine lines.