SKIN IN THE GAME

Eight resolutions to ensure the best skincare you deserve

- PAULA BEGOUN

Each New Year begins with the mandatory resolution-making with the solemn promise to uphold. While good intentions pave the way…you can make resolutions to take the best care of your skin any time of year. However, I believe that following myths or misleading information instead of facts is never the path to having the skin you want or deserve. Here are the absolute basic truths to achieving the results you want all year long.

RESOLUTION #1: Vow to wear sunscreen every day

Daily use of sunscreen delivers anti-ageing and skin health benefits above and beyond any other skincare product, and the reason for that is simple: the sun’s UVA and UVB rays are the number one cause of wrinkles, sagging, discolorations, as well as many other skin issues. By protecting yourself from the cascade of free radical damage and inflammation sun exposure triggers, you can save your skin and keep it looking healthy. The key is to be consistent and diligent—that means applying a moisturizer or foundation with SPF 30 (or greater) every day even if you’re just going to be sitting indoors by a window or on a cloudy day. Use a sunscreen loaded with antioxidants for even better protection and enhanced anti-ageing benefits.

RESOLUTION #2: Avoid anything that inflames or irritates skin