STEP 1: CLEANSE Washing your face every day is something we’ve been told to do ever since we were acne-prone teenagers. But guess what? Just because we’ve aged doesn’t mean we can skip this crucial skin care step. Cleansing is essential because it removes makeup, dirt, bacteria, and oils that have accumulated on the skin’s surface. That buildup on the skin clogs pores and can also accelerate aging. Stacy washes her face twice a day: once in the morning and once at night using the Advanced Youth Hydrating Facial Cleanser . She lives by the mantra “Good things come to those who remove their makeup before bed.’” Be sure to work the cleanser into your skin for at least 30 seconds so it truly removes everything.
“I never used to cleanse my face at night,” Stacy admits. “Now I know that if I don’t take a minute or two to remove my makeup, then years down the road I’ll pay for it. Cleansing really does make a huge difference!”
STEP 2: TONE This is the step a lot of us skip, but it’s the one that allows your serum and moisturizer to penetrate more deeply into your skin and work harder, faster, and better. Plus, it takes almost no time to pour a bit of liquid on a cotton pad and sweep it around your face. Stacy applies Advanced Youth Revital™ Hydrating Toner to her face, neck area, and décolletage with upward strokes to avoid dragging the skin down.
“I always, always tone,” Stacy says. “Toning prepares your skin for some of our treatment products while hydrating, tightening, and balancing the skin’s pH.”
STEP 3: TREAT This is where serums shine. Choose a treatment product based on your individual skin care concerns, and apply it right before moisturizing. Stacy uses Timeless Age- Defying Serum morning and night. Even if you’re only in your 20s, treatments are an important part of any skin care routine. Prevention is key! Stacy recommends looking through the Sei Bella® catalog and choosing a treatment that makes sense for your skin care needs.
“ Timeless Age-Defying Serum helps with the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and discoloration,” Stacy says. “My skin just feels better when I use it. I also use the Sei Bella eye treatments— Bright Eyes during the day and Night Recovery Eye Creme in the evening.”
STEP 4: MOISTURIZE Don’t hate, hydrate! This is where your day and night routine is going to vary a bit—morning skin care is all about protection and preservation, while nighttime skin care fo- cuses on regeneration. During the day, your moisturizer will be lighter in weight and texture (perfect for layering under makeup) and will likely include an SPF for sun protection. Night moisturizers are thicker and formulated to boost collagen and fight signs of aging while you sleep. Applying moisturizer after treating your skin with a serum will also lock in the serum’s benefits, allowing it to work more effectively.
“I adore our creams,” Stacy says. “I use Advanced Revital R3™ Age-
Defying Triple-Benefit Creme during the day and Night Firming Creme be- fore bed. I’ve also fallen in love with Luxury Creme Concentrate . Yes, it’s an indulgence, but the ingredients are amazing and it absorbs into my skin like a dream.”
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