Cleanse: Cleanse away excess oil, dirt, and residue which creates a dull appearance on skin.

Moisturize: Always use a moisturizer. If your skin is more dry and dehydrated, use a moisturizing cream. It contains more emollient. If you are more oily, or have acne skin, use a lotion, which is more lightweight and hydrating than a cream.

Sun Protection: A sunscreen of at least 30-spf should always be applied over moisturizer, unless your moisturizer has an spf of 30 or higher in it. Some sunscreens that provide a water-resistant base will not adhere to wet surfaces. So it is important to apply to dry skin at least 15-20 minutes before going outside. Re-apply about every 2 hours.  A good sunscreen to look for is the broad spectrum which covers both UVA rays (cause aging) and UVB rays (cause burning). Ingredients that cover both UVA and UVB rays are your zinc oxides, titanium dioxides, and avobezone. Children and anyone with sensitive skin, such as rosacea, do well with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide instead of chemicals with parabens or paba, alcohol or fragrances. Ask your Aesthetician for the names of products we carry.

Sunless Tanning Lotions: Everyone wants that just kissed summer glow for their skin, and there are many ways to achieve this. There is a way to tan without use of a tanning bed, or laying for hours in the sun which end up aging us much quicker or taking the chance of getting severe sun damage. That is to use sunless tanning lotions or sprays. There are many varieties but one ingredient you want to look for is DHA (dihydroxyacetone) which produces a tan color without the sun. First, cleanse the skin, then apply a moisturizer ( this will ensure a more even application), then apply sunless tanning lotion or spray. You will always want to do a test area first, to find just the right tone you are looking for. This will also help you to not end up looking more orange than bronzed. This is a safe way to get that summer glow without being exposed to the harmful UVA and UVB rays.