Pre-cleansing helps to effectively dissolve and remove makeup, dirt, excess oil, and pollutants. This allows your cleanser to work more efficiently and ensures your skin is thoroughly cleansed.

While serums and targeted treatments are effective for the skin they won’t perform without proper cleansing.

The morning cleansing should be after exercise, right before you apply your makeup. It removes traces of sweat, excess oil, bacteria that builds up at night and dead cells.

The nighttime cleansing is critically important. We know there may be times when the absolute last thing on your mind is cleansing your skin after a long night out. But a double cleansing of the skin in the evening is an essential step in order to remove the impurities accumulated during the day (pollution particles, dust, allergens, bacteria, sebum, tobacco, sweat, cosmetic products, make-up, etc.). Cleansing also increases hydration and helps the rest of your products absorb.

This gentle cleanser is effective, yet gentle to sensitive skin. It helps remove dirt, oil and makeup without drying the skin; ideal for daily use

Ingredients for sensitive skin: Formulated to avoid common chemical irritants and harsh cleansing agents; betaine-free, gluten-free, soap-free, and botanical extract-free

Soothing formula: Free of sulfates, dyes, fragrance, masking fragrance, lanolin, parabens and formaldehyde releasers

Dermatologist tested: This non-comedogenic cleanser won’t clog pores; awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association

Please note: There are no fragrances or masking fragrances in this product, but there may be a slightly different aroma to each batch; packaging may vary

Toner removes any last traces of dirt, grime and impurities stuck in your pores after you wash your face. When added to your daily skincare routine and used regularly, it can have a major positive impact on the appearance and tightness of your pores which helps reduce the appearance of aging skin.

Witch hazel is a natural, botanical ingredient that has been used for generations to help combat skin issues like irritation, redness and acne among other problems. Witch hazel makes a fantastic toner. In fact, it is one of the best ways to remove dirt, grime, and excess traces of makeup at the end of the day to keep your skin looking clear and beautiful. Plus, it acts as a great base for moisturizers and other serums.

There are many forms of vitamin C, but only L-ascorbic acid vitamin C has been thoroughly clinically tested and consistently proven to provide the anti-aging and other benefits claimed for vitamin C.

When the exact form of vitamin C is not disclosed on the label, or a lower form of vitamin C is used, it almost always means the manufacturer is using the lower performing form because of its lower cost while allowing the brand to use false advertising to claim the benefits of a product that has the more potent vitamin C, even though this is inferior.

You will be disappointed if you are using a less effective product to prevent or reduce signs of premature skin aging, or to brighten a dull complexion, enhance skin radiance, or prevent or reduce fine lines and wrinkles. If these are your skin concerns you should only use the most potent and proven form of Vitamin C which is L-ascorbic acid.

L-Ascorbic Acid vitamin C is needed because our skin is affected by Free Radicals that that damage skin cells, and are caused by the air we breathe, UV sunlight, stress, and pollution.

To see free radical damage, cut an apple in half and watch how the air turns the open sides brown within a few hours. Over time, these same free radicals play a role in developing skin damage and many health conditions.

Vitamin C is safe for daily use (day or night). However, those with sensitive skin should introduce the use of vitamin C slowly by alternating days, and also use a moisturizer before and after application which will eliminate this concern.

Two Best L-Ascorbic Acid Products

• Skinceuticals: This product contains 15% L-ascorbic acid, and 1% vitamin E, and 0.5% ferulic acid. These three ingredients have been studied for years and proven to work together to enhance the performance of vitamin C.

This product delivers 100% of what it promises but is expensive at $166 per fluid ounce.

• Our Recommended product was introduced a few years ago and is Skinceuticals major competition. It contains the same 15% amount of L-ascorbic acid as SkinCeuticals, and has the same 1% vitamin E and the 0.5% ferulic acid.

But the cost with AchieveBeauty discounts is less than $25 instead of Skinceuticals $166, for the same size.

A moisturizer helps your skin absorb water in the environment. On the other hand, a moisturizer helps in sealing moisture into your skin. Moisturizers improve skin hydration and reduce water loss. It also covers small skin fissures, provides a soothing protective film and protects skin from friction. For some people moisturizing twice a day may be necessary. Moisturizing after a shower is very important because hot water strips all the moisture and oils out of your skin, leaving it parched and dry. While hot water may be relaxing, it also wreaks havoc on your skin. Never skip the moisturizer.

You should use sunscreen to protect you from damaging UV rays. Even on cloudy days, your skin is susceptible to the sun’s rays which can lead to skin cancer, discoloration, and wrinkles over time.

The biggest change you can make in your daily routine to help protect your skin is applying sunscreen each morning and again throughout the day. Repeated sun exposure with little to no protection can cause damage to your elastin, collagen and skin cells. Over time, this can lead to premature signs of aging including discoloration, wrinkles, fine lines, and a leathery appearance. Premature aging, called photoaging, is common in those who spend time in the sun without sunscreen – especially in their 20s and 30s. If you continuously get sunburns, it can lead to damage that can cause skin cancer.

Choosing a sunscreen product can be overwhelming with all of the different options available. One of the most important things to look for when choosing products is the level of SPF, keeping in mind an SPF of 30 or higher will ensure that your skin is fully protected, even on cloudy days. There are both chemical and mineral sunscreens.
Sunscreens have been regulated by FDA since the 1970s, but they have garnered a lot of attention recently. In 2019, FDA issued a proposed rule on sunscreens, which proposed to revise the requirements for sunscreen active ingredients to bring sunscreen regulations up to date with the latest science, because of the ease at which
sunscreen ingredients are absorbed by the skin. In 2021, the Food and Drug Administration, which governs sunscreen safety, proposed its most recent updates to sunscreen regulations. It found that only two ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, could be classified as safe and effective, based on the currently available information. Twelve other ingredients were proposed as not safe and include data: avobenzone, cinoxate, dioxybenzone, ensulizole, homosalate, meradimate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, padimate O, and sulisobenzone.

Its active ingredient, non-nano zinc oxide, is a mineral that is highly effective at blocking out both types of harmful rays, keeping your skin safe and healthy under the sun and has been found to be safe in the FDA’s recent studies. It’s non-greasy and absorbs beautifully into the skin, making it an excellent primer for makeup. It also does not interfere with your routine, such as vitamin C or moisturizer treatment (in fact it makes a good moisturizer). It’s gentle enough for the most sensitive skin, making it a great choice for children.

This company follows the rule that they don’t use any ingredient you wouldn’t put in your mouth.

• Tallow deeply nourishes the skin without overpowering the formula, which means no greasiness or breakouts (has NO tallow smell!)
• Shea Butter softens texture, giving it a creamy texture and pleasant smell that makes it a delight to apply daily
• Beeswax seals in hydration and sun protective ingredients, providing a long-lasting protective barrier and prevents eye-sting
• Anti-White Cast Tech means strong UV protection from non-nano zinc oxide, with NO white residue common in other mineral sunscreens
• No Fragrances, Preservatives, Parabans, or any other harmful chemicals that could react negatively when applied