The Skinny on Applying Skin Care Products

Monday, 2012-02-06

Have you ever jumped on a miracle-skincare-product-bandwagon only to find out it fails to deliver its promise? At least for you – since the other two million women out there swear it effectively made their skin smoother, softer and much younger-looking.

While it could be that this product simply doesn’t match your skin chemistry, it could also be that you weren’t able to apply it correctly. Yes, the effectiveness of a product actually depends on how you use it. If the thought didn’t cross your mind, you should read the following rules to follow when applying skin care products.

1.    Cleanse-tone-moisturize

Complete beauty regimen in three simple steps. Basically, the rule of thumb is to never apply anything on your face before you get rid of dirt and makeup. Cleansing is best done with lukewarm water and a non-soap cleanser like the Diana Stalder Facial Wash that gently cleanses and conditions the skin.

After cleansing, you need to use a toner to further take off stubborn dirt, makeup and excess oil, as well as to remove dead skin cells. A toner like the Diana Stalder Surely White SW Skin Toner will even help you achieve whiter skin!

Cleansing and toning may leave your skin feeling dry, so you need to moisturize with a good moisturizer such as the Diana Stalder Her Facial Lotion. Remember to moisturize daily to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and to delay aging. Your older self will certainly thank you.

2.    Massage in circular motions

Some women just rub products on their skin and let it do the work. Avoid doing that. First, rubbing your skin will cause unsightly wrinkles. Second, you’re not getting the most out of your product. You need to maximize the product by actually massaging it into your skin in slow and circular motions. Massaging helps improve the blood circulation and enables the product to penetrate deeper into your skin, therefore delivering maximum results.

3.    Remember to exfoliate

Obviously, your skincare product won’t be able to do its work on your face if it has a thick buildup of dirt and dead skin cells. If you haven’t exfoliated in a while, now is the time to do it. However, take care not to overdo exfoliation. Do not make the mistake of exfoliating everyday as it can cause more damage to your skin.

It is recommended that we exfoliate once or twice a week using mild scrubs on moist skin (please don’t attempt to exfoliate dry skin). Exfoliate with a moderate pressure that is enough to remove dead skin cells but doesn’t irritate your skin.  Lastly, avoid scrubs with huge particles that can tear your pores. You’re better off with exfoliators such as the Diana Stalder Facial Scrub, which you can also use all over your body!

4.    Pea-sized is better

There is a reason why the instructions on almost every skin care product label tell you to use a pea-sized amount – and there’s a good reason why you should follow it. A pea-sized amount of the product spread evenly is enough to cover your face but not too much that it causes irritation. Unless it is otherwise stated, you wouldn’t want to slather a “generous” amount of chemicals on your face, especially if it can cause allergic reactions. Also, chances are your skin wouldn’t be able to absorb all of them anyway.

5.    Maximize absorption

Speaking of absorption, you should also aim to maximize your skin’s absorbing capacity. Don’t fret; you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out how. Simply keep in mind that most chemicals present in skincare products, especially creams such as the Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème, penetrate moist skin better than dry skin. This is because these chemicals work better when they are dissolved. Another thing to keep in mind is to avoid applying products on cold skin because warm skin absorbs skincare ingredients much better.

These are but a few tips you need to keep in mind when applying products onto your skin. Remember that your responsibility to your skin doesn’t end when you purchase a product. It goes with your daily beauty regimen, when you need to make sure you have applied your moisturizer or your sunblock properly. Just think of skin care as an investment – an investment you surely won’t regret.

By applying these simple skin care tips, I guarantee you’ll make the most out of your products and you’ll see the best of your skin!

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Skin Care 101: How Skin Ages

Monday, 2012-01-30

“Laugh a lot, and when you’re older, all your wrinkles will be in the right places”
−    Anonymous

There are few things as soft and smooth as a baby’s bottom, at least if you believe the expression. With few exceptions, a baby’s skin is soft, clear, and wrinkle-free – and it usually stays that way until early adolescence. After that, however, it usually goes downhill.

You can, however, do something about it. You can’t stop the effects of aging entirely, but there are  ways to help keep your skin looking fresh, clear, and young. All it takes is a little care, and a bit of help from us.

The Teen Years and Hormones

Puberty brings a lot of hormonal changes, and along with this rush of hormones comes a lot of skin changes. Among the most common changes are increased oil production, along with its more annoying cousin: acne.

The best thing you can do for your skin at this age is protect it from the sun. This means staying in the shade as much as possible, and wearing sun protection when you have to get under the sun. Our suggestion, dab on some Diana Stalder Sunblock Cream everyday.

Of course, there’s still the problem plaguing teenagers the world over: acne. Washing your face regularly is a great way to keep your skin clean and free from oil, and a mild scrub like Diana Stalder Oatmeal Beauty Bar does wonders. If you need something a bit more potent to combat pimples, Diana Stalder Tea Tree Beauty Bar has antimicrobial properties that are very effective against acne and fungi.

The 20′s: First Signs of Aging

The first signs of aging usually begin in your 20′s, when the collagen and elastin that have kept your skin soft and supple start to break down. Once again, UV protection is your best bet to control any skin damage. Diana Stalder Skin Moisturizing Lotion contains an SPF 30 sunscreen that protects skin against harmful sun rays, and gently moisturizes your skin, helping prevent premature aging.

The 30′s: Early Environmental Damage

Damage from sun exposure usually begins to show up in your 30′s, but the good news is that sun-induced wrinkles are still barely visible at this age. Your skin’s collagen and elastin continue to lose their spring too, making skin care more important.

On top of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, moisturizing skin becomes even more important. A soap like Diana Stalder Collagen Beauty Bar helps restore your skin’s elasticity, as does Diana Stalder Skin Revitalizer.

The 40′s & 50′s: Revealing the Damage

Moisturizing comes to the forefront in your 40′s & 50′s. Dead skin cells start to stick around longer, but a mild scrub like Diana Stalder Oatmeal Beauty Bar can help solve that. Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème  exfoliates your skin as well, and also maintain your skin’s elasticity.

If you haven’t done your diligence protecting your skin from sun damage, this is the time it starts showing up. This is also the when wrinkles, age spots, and spider veins become evident. As always, moisturizers and sunscreen should be a part of your daily skin care regimen, and a product like Diana Stalder SBF-Collagen Cream gives you both.

The 60′s and Beyond: Protection & Pampering Paying Off

When you hit your 60′s, a lifetime of skin care starts paying off. You can’t stop the clock completely, so  your skin probably shows some signs of aging already. Fortunately, if you’ve taken good care of your skin, your wrinkles, spots, and other blemishes won’t be too obvious.

This doesn’t mean you should stop caring for your skin though. A daily dose of moisturizer, a dab of SPF, and continued care should help keep your skin young and fresh. Of course, smiling a lot helps too – if you’re going to have wrinkles anyway, you can at least have your wrinkles in the right places.

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Get Great Skin for the Holidays

Thursday, 2011-12-15

Shopping. Cooking. Cleaning. Celebrating. The holidays is simply the busiest time of the year. While you would want to get all glammed-up in time for the merry making, it seems like the frantic preparation schedule gets in the way of your beauty routines.

Prepare for your great skin this holiday season by following these simple tips to make sure that you look your best. After all, this is the time where photos are constantly taken and family reunions are unavoidable.

Prepare Your Skin

If you want to have a better complexion, or get rid of those appalling skin pigmentations before the festivities, you should start your daily beauty regimen with Diana Stalder Papaya Kojic Soap that is effective for skin whitening and moisturizing.  It contains a special blend of extracts that nourish the skin naturally while also producing a micro-exfoliation effect.

Worried about those dark spots, acne scars, hyper – pigmentation, and other forms of melasma? Diana Stalder Glutathione Soap can sort that problem out. It will nurture and make your skin look great as it helps in the exfoliation process.  It also helps remove the appearance of pimples and leaves your skin with a beautiful, radiant, younger-looking glow.

Of course, don’t forget to exfoliate using Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème. It helps in exfoliating dead skin cells, stimulating epidermal turn-over and increasing the rate of desquamation.  It revitalizes skin and maintains its elasticity.
Moisturizing your skin is also a-must to make sure that you maintain that glowing skin over the holidays. Diana Stalder Surely White SW White Body Lotion gently moisturizes the skin.

Start Exercising

This season may be the busiest time of the year, but you shouldn’t forget to do your share of exercises to make sure that you stay fit and healthy. Plus doing a couple of exercises daily helps relieve stress and increase the oxygen flow to your skin, promoting younger looking skin.

Should you choose to do some jogging, walking, cycling, or any outdoor exercises, make sure that you have Diana Stalder Sunblock Cream to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, prevents sun damage and premature aging of the skin.  It is best for normal to dry skin.  The SPF rating for this product is 15.

Wear A Smile

Nothing’s more beautiful than seeing a person flashing his or her biggest smile during this season. It’s also the best way to keep a happy, younger looking skin.

Decide today how you are going to look tomorrow. You only have a few days left, start your beauty routines now.

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Skin Care for Twenty-Somethings

Wednesday, 2011-11-16

To be considered beautiful, one should have a blemish-free skin. But for twenty-somethings whose lifestyle are always on-the-go, skin care might not be exactly a part of their top priorities.

However, you need to keep in mind that the skin of your twenty-something self won’t last that long. If you don’t take care of your skin today, you might experience premature aging along with other skin problems.

At a young age, your oil glands will be working at full speed which gives your skin a supple and naturally well-moisturized look. But with the type of food you’re eating today, and the unhealthy lifestyle you practice because you’re having “the time of your life,” you’re abusing your body and your skin. In the end, you might look 35, instead of 25.

So what should you do to take care of your skin?

First, you need to clean your face with a mild cleanser to remove make-up, oil, and dirt without stripping your skin. One good pick you could use is Diana Stalder Licorice Beauty Bar because it has gentle ingredients that can be used to deeply cleanse and soften the skin while moisturizing it.  It also lightens skin tone, and has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties which can alleviate the appearance of mild rashes.

Another product you can also use is Diana Stalder Lemon Soap, which is formulated with an acne-fighting ingredient (salicylic acid) that is not harsh to the skin.  It is particularly good for oily skin and helps prevent the formation of pimples.
Don’t forget to use an oil-free moisturizer that has SPF during the day. Pick a product that has anti-oxidants like Vitamin C or E, or a combination of both. A must-use would be Diana Stalder Skin Moisturizing Lotion as it gently moisturizes the skin.  It also contains an SPF 30 sunscreen that protects skin against harmful sun rays, preventing the appearance of premature aging.

Another top-choice is Diana Stalder Clean and Tone Lotion. It  is formulated specifically for cleansing oily skin; and, it prevents the formation of comedone, keeping the skin clear.

These products have free-radical fighters that help prevent and repair sun and environmental damage.
Prevent blemishes and pimples from happening by exfoliating one to two times a week. Apply Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème (f.k.a. Night Repair Crème) exfoliates dead skin cells, stimulating epidermal turn-over and increasing the rate of desquamation.  It revitalizes skin and maintains its elasticity. It’s best to use at night time.

 “Anyway,” according to Nigella Lawson, a famous food writer, and journalist, “What makes people look youthful is the quality of their skin and I don’t think you can change that.”

Taking care of your skin at a young age will save you a whole lot of stress in the future. It may seem like a lot of investment, but we assure you it’s all worth it.

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Skin Care 101: Sleeping Beauty

Wednesday, 2011-02-02

We all know that sleep is a must, not only in keeping the skin beautiful, but also to maintain the optimum state of your body. But did you know that there are ways to get the most of your sleep so that you wake up looking even more beautiful each day?

Preparations

In order to get a good night sleep, you must prep up your body for it. Your food intake, for example, should be reduced gradually as you approach the end of the day. Avoid alcohol and caffeine intake and decrease physical activity to put the body to rest mode. Relaxation activities such as reading, warm bath, massage and meditation can help calm the body and induce it to sleep. Another sleep precursor is a nightly skin regimen. If you want to wake up with a youthful glow, use an exfoliating and revitalizing night cream such as Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème.

Quality

This is heavily dependent on your sleeping patterns. If your body is used to getting to bed and waking up about the same time, you will most likely enjoy quality sleep. Disruption of sleeping habits forces your body to cope with sudden changes (i.e. staying up late in a party). When this happens, you experience irritability and lack of energy during the day. As for your skin, the downside is you tend to develop dark circles under your eyes and your skin looks dull. While you can help rejuvenate skin by using Vitamin A rich skin products such as Diana Stalder Vitamin A Beauty Bar, having a regular sleeping pattern by going to bed on time, getting at least eight hours of sleep and freeing your mind from stress will surely improve the quality of rest you take.

Position

Lying on your face or on your sides causes your facial skin to be folded, pressed or stretched while sleeping. This results to premature wrinkling since the skin is kept on this uneven position during the long sleeping hours. Ideally, you must sleep on your back so the gravitational pull lifts your facial skin. In addition, help the skin retain its elasticity by using anti-aging soaps rich in collagen such as Diana Stalder Collagen Beauty Bar. If skin is firm enough, it will plump out and recover from sleep-induced wrinkling when you wake up.

We often are reminded how important “Beauty rest” and “Sleeping like a baby” are but we merely take them seriously. Sleep well to a healthier, more beautiful you!

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Look Fresh for the New Year!

Thursday, 2010-12-30

Christmas is the time for series of all-night parties. While you want to enjoy and make the most out of the occasion, you also want to make sure that you look your best especially for the photo ops, and of course, the coming New Year celebrations! The series of parties may deprive you of the beauty sleep your skin needs but with the tips below, you sure will look as if you’ve slept like a baby!

Body

Nothing beats taking a cold refreshing shower. The cold temperature promotes better blood circulation which gives out a healthier skin tone. Since the skin tends to look dull because of the lack of sleep, use a soap that revitalizes such as Diana Stalder Revitalizing Beauty Bar. Hydrate the skin in and out. Make sure to drink plenty of water and complement it with a body lotion that has both brightening and softening effects, Diana Stalder Surely White Body Whitening Lotion, for example. Choose clothes that are light to the eyes such as pastel colors and chiffon or cotton materials.

Eyes

Your eyes are the most seen part of your face and are the primary basis of how you feel – whether you look sleepy and bored or energized and anxious. To get rid of puffiness, put on cold cucumber or potato slices in your eyes for at least 15 minutes. Next, coat it with a moisturizer that invigorates such as Diana Stalder Skin Revitalizer. Cover up with a concealer and tap it lightly to blend and hide dark under-eye circles. If you want to open up your eyes a bit, put on an eyeliner, curl your eyelashes and put on mascara. Eye shadows in frosted color lights up the eyes most.

Face

Due to the lack of sleep, it is possible for your face to look dry and dull. Wash your face with an exfoliant such as Diana Stalder Papaya Kojic Soap to get rid of dead cells and bring out a glowing skin. Before putting on make-up, put on a mask of moisturizer to hydrate the skin. Once the skin has absorbed this coating, apply a light foundation with a luminous texture, to give the skin a taunted finish. Before you go to bed, be sure to completely remove your make-up and wash your face with deep penetrating cleansers like Diana Stalder Licorice Beauty Bar. Putting on a nourishing crème that promotes cell renewal, Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème, for example, will give you a glowing look when you wake up.

In addition, try to accentuate other parts of your body and face. Put up your hair or give it a healthy bounce, gloss up your lips or wear an eye-catching necklace or earrings. This can draw people’s attention and can make you look even more radiant!

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Bizarre Alternatives

Tuesday, 2010-12-14

Fish Pedicure

This treatment is done by soaking your feet (or any part of your body) in a tank of water with Garra Rufa. These are tiny toothless fish that nibble off dead skin to reveal a healthy and soft dermis. Garra Rufa is also known as doctor fish for it can relieve various skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.  The nibbling may feel a bit ticklish and may cause slight tingling. After the procedure, your feet will definitely feel softer and smoother.

Fish pedicure is assumed to be safe because the fish only eats up the dead skin cells. However, there is also an argument that the skin-eating fish can be a tool for passing on of bacteria from one client to another which may cause infection. These little skin-doctors are also kept in non-chlorinated water which could be a source of bacteria and fungi. Spa owners contest this by saying that the tank of water has an ultraviolet filter which keeps it sanitized.

In addition, some impostor salons are substituting the expensive Garra Rafu with a cheaper one with teeth called “chin chin”, which means they can cause tiny wounds. While there have been no reports of infection due to fish pedicure, people are advised to be extra meticulous if trying out this treatment. Individual tanks are of course safer than one big tank for all. Also, make sure that they thoroughly clean your feet before asking you to soak.

Leech Detox

Wonder how Demi Moore manages to look way younger than her age? She recently divulged her new cleansing beauty secret, leech detox. She talks about the procedure. First, you are prepped up by shaving your body and bathing in turpentine. Then, the highly trained medical leeches are placed on your skin so they could suck the blood. It hurts initially but after the first bite, you can relax and wait for the little creature to become full and crawl out. These invertebrates are said to detoxify by releasing an enzyme to the blood.

Such claims of the leech detox are however negated by Dr. Ed Zimney in his report 1. Dr. Zimney says that an enzyme is indeed released but only to inhibit-blood clotting so that the leech can continue to suck until it’s full. This enzyme acts only on the bite-site and is not absorbed into the bloodstream so no detoxification occurs. He also mentioned possible risks associated with this therapy such as excessive bleeding, allergic reactions and infection.

Cactus and Tequila Massage

Before you panic, you must know that the cactus paddies used in this massage, called nopal, are without thorns. Cactus is known for its healing properties because it contains anti-oxidants which is essential to delay skin aging. Antioxidants help flush out toxins and rehydrate the skin, thus giving a skin the feeling of rejuvenation after a cactus massage.

The use of cactus as a medicinal plant started way back from the Mexican Indian Tribes. Studies have revealed that cactus contains phytochemicals which is a cancer-fighting nutrient. There were also experiments which prove the healing effects of cactus. It prevented scar formation and inflammation of the wounded areas.

Together with the cactus paddies, the body is also massaged with a scrub made with tequila, salt and fresh lime juice. This combination brings healing, detoxifying, cleansing, nourishing and conditioning altogether.

Golden Facial

Historians say that Cleopatra slept in gold mask every night to keep her skin youthful looking. Today, there is a modern version of Cleopatra’s gold regimen. It is a mask of gold leaf of 24 karat gold applied on to face and massaged until the gold disappears completely. Other salons use a facial gold cream or gold gel which contains 24-karat gold, aloe vera, wheat germ oil and sandalwood.

Gold as a soft metal is easily absorbed by the skin. Once it has penetrated the skin, it rejuvenates skin by removing wrinkles, banishing blemishes and erasing age spots. It is also known to work for both dry and oily skin types. Gold facial also assists in improving blood circulation and cell renewal.

It’s both amazing and amusing to know the means people are willing to do just to keep their skin at its finest. It’s true that we cannot attest to the effectiveness of such procedures, we can only guarantee you the efficacy of our products because, once, we understand how they are made; there are studies that support the efficacy of the ingredients used and, of course, our continuously growing clientele serves as the best testimony.

1 http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/zimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use/demi-moores-leech-detox-therapy-a-scambuster-report/

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Skin Care 101: The Skin and Your Surroundings

Tuesday, 2010-11-23

Apart from the food you eat, your daily activities and the beauty regimen you have, another important factor that affects the state of your skin is your surroundings. Fortunately, there are measures that can be taken to make sure the skin is protected at all times.

It has been mentioned already in several articles how the UV rays of the sun contribute to skin aging by causing it to dry, wrinkle and sag. This is because the sun breaks down collagen and elastin which are the protein building blocks of the skin. Another effect of the sun on the skin is the overstimulation of pigment cells which result to age spots.

It is recommended that you use sunscreen products with at least SPF 15, e.g. Diana Stalder Sunblock Cream. For oily skin which has to do away with cream-based products, find an especially formulated sunscreen such as the Diana Stalder Sunblock Gel. Apart from protecting yourself from sun damage, you can still save your sun-dried skin by using Vitamin A based products. For this, SouthGain offers Diana Stalder Vitamin A Beauty Bar.

The humidity and dryness of the air also affects your skin. If it’s humid, there is more moisture in the air which can be retained on the surface of your skin. If it’s dry (which is the case in air-conditioned offices), the air sips out the moisture from the skin leaving it rough and dull. Help your skin recover by using moisturizers.

Your facial moisturizer should be different from what you use for the body as your face is more exposed as compared to the body which is covered with clothes. For the face, a moisturizer with a toning effect is useful in keeping out bacteria while softening the skin. We suggest Diana Stalder Her Facial Lotion or Diana Stalder His Facial Lotion for normal to dry skin and Diana Stalder Clean & Tone Lotion for oily skin.

For the body, it is best to apply a moisturizing lotion right after taking a bath when the skin is still damp. Ideally, your body lotion should also have sun protection traits for a moisturizing and anti-aging effect. Diana Stalder Skin Moisturizing Lotion possesses both features. Also remember to keep a moisturizing lotion handy so you can re-apply them to frequently-washed body parts such as the hands.

The pollutants and dust carried around by the wind clog pores and allows bacteria to reach your face which leads to pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. This can also result to premature enlargement of pores. The best way to deal with this is to keep the skin clean by using a facial wash that both cleans and moisturizes such as the Diana Stalder Facial Wash. Apart from a daily wash, a weekly exfoliant, such as the Diana Stalder Facial Scrub, helps get rid of bacteria and dead cell build up.

If pimples still appear, there are several anti-acne products available that target pimple-causing bacteria. However, there are those not only fight bacteria but also clears up the skin such as the Diana Stalder Clear Crème.

Now that you know how your surroundings affect your skin, equip yourself with the protection and treatment that will keep it healthy. More importantly, this should also be an eye-opener for us to take care of the environment. The depletion of the ozone layer and worsening of the pollution, among others, contribute to the nature’s disruption which significantly increases the negative impacts on our skin and overall health.

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Skin Care 101: Stretch Marks

Friday, 2010-11-12

Diana Stalder products are focused on addressing skin darkening, aging and blemishing concerns. However, here at SouthGain, we also recognize the fact that those who are very conscious about their skin tone and texture are also bothered by a common skin flaw—the stretch marks.

Contrary to popular belief that stretch marks are caused by abrupt weight gain or loss or the skin being over-stretched during pregnancy, stretch marks are actually caused by hormonal changes that impact the elastin and collagen protein which accounts for the skin’s elasticity. These hormonal changes usually occur during pregnancy, weight loss or gain or puberty.

If you try to look up treatments for stretch marks, most are either surgical, chemical or laser based—which are mostly expensive and skin abrasive. As always, prevention is better than cure. Sufficient water, protein and Vitamins A, C, E and zinc intake will promote proper tissue growth and collagen production. Exercise will also firm up your muscles which will also inhibit stretch marks. Another way to maintain skin’s elasticity is to keep it moisturized, just like how Diana Stalder Collagen Beauty Bar and Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème work.

From the outside, massaging the body with olive oil, aloe vera, shea butter, vitamin E, cocoa butter or elastin cream will help avoid stretch marks. Olive oil has antioxidants and linoleic acid that help neutralize the causes of skin cancer and aging and retain skin moisture at the same time. Another moisturizing regimen that contains anti-oxidants is the Diana Stalder Surely White Body Whitening Lotion.

Do you have any stretch marks prevention tip? Go ahead and share this to us.

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Skin Care 101: Caring for Your Skin at your 30s

Friday, 2010-10-29

If you think that taking care of your skin when you were younger is just the same when you reach your 30s, you are both right and wrong. Right because it will still include the basic cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection routine. Wrong because the ability of your skin to retain moisture and be elastic is no longer as reliable as before, hence, stronger measures must be taken to avoid dryness and aging.

Now that your epidermis is getting drier and thicker, your cleansing regimen must be modified. You can probably omit the use of toners and opt for milder cleansers. Better  yet, choose those that can cleanse, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin at the same time like the Diana Stalder Vitamin A Beauty Bar and Diana Stalder Collagen Beauty Bar.

From the inside, hydrate the skin by drinking at least 3 liters or 10 to 12 cups of water each day. Choose moisturizers with anti-oxidants, specifically Vitamins C and E. These vitamins are essential not only to keep skin moisturized but also to promote collagen production which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin.

Wrinkling is primarily caused by the harmful UV rays. At your 30s and the most common manifestation would be eye crows and lines around the mouth. As much as possible, avoid exposure to the sun by wearing clothes that cover your skin or by staying indoors. If really necessary to be outdoors, apply sunscreen with higher SPFs. Wear shades to avoid eye squinting and if smoking, it’s never too late to quit.

It is also necessary to look for collagen boost ingredients in your daily regimen. With Diana Stalder SBF-Collagen Cream, collagen enhancement is still possible even when putting make-up on. After removing make-up, put on Diana Stalder Nourishing Crème as your nightly regimen to stimulate epidermal turnover even as you sleep.

It is also at your 30s that you become more susceptible to age spots. Even out skin tone by exfoliating once or twice a week. To do this, you can incorporate into your regimen botanicals like kojic acid and licorice which is the case in products such as Diana Stalder Papaya Kojic Soap and Diana Stalder Licorice Beauty Bar. Coupled with Diana Stalder Surely White Lightening Lotion, you sure are to reveal a fairer and even toned skin with no trace of age spots.

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