Get healthy skin in 2011! Simple changes can make a big difference in the state of your skin.

11 New Years Skin Resolutions for 2011

Exfoliate 2-3 times/week

The easiest way to transform your skin is by exfoliating! It removes dead skin cells to reveal healthy skin- the key is finding the right exfoliant for you. Click here for tips…

Sunscreen

The sun is the quickest way to add to wrinkles and sun spots. Factor in sun damage, and you’ve got major motivation to wear sunscreen daily! SPF15 to SPF30 is good for daily use.

Cleanse correctly

A clean face is essential for treating any skin concern, but are you doing it right? Your skin encounters a lot of nasty stuff during a day! Spend at least 2 minutes washing it to help following products to penetrate better. Click here for more face washing tips…

Hydrate

Skin is an organ, so keep it hydrated by drinking plenty of water. A spritz toner can also provide instant hydrating and refreshment during the day.

No more bad ingredients

Check your product labels for these icky ingredients: mineral oil, lanolin, artificial color/fragrance, SD Alcohol. They provide no benefit to the skin, and can cause problems!

Get a treatment

Starting the year with a professional skin treatment is a great way to rejuvenate and learn how you can improve your home care routine.

Chinese Diagnosis

Chinese medicine correlates different parts of the face to different health needs. If you have recurring problems in certain areas, check out our Chinese Diagnosis form for ideas on correcting issues. Learn more…

Add a mask to your routine

A weekly mask is a great way to address skin concerns…the key is finding the right one for you! If you have oily skin, clay masks help draw out impurities. Aging skin can benefit from a multivitamin mask. Click here to learn more about Dermalogica masks...

Keep up with skin news

New developments are always being made in skin care…stay up-to-date by checking in with some great skin care resources. Try Web MD Skin and Beauty, Skin Inc., and our own Skin Care Logic Education Center.

Nutrition

A poor diet shows in the skin…eat your fruits and veggies for glowing skin! Eating a lot of sugar may lead to accelerated degradation of collagen/elastin.

Sleep

Skin repairs itself at night while you sleep. Lack of sleep can show in the form of a drab complexion and eye circles. Do your body a favor and get 8 hours…you’ll look and feel like a new person!