Want to pamper yourself, but are short on time? If you are like most women, scheduling a session at the spa is out of the question with your busy lifestyle. Kids or careers often come first, but you do not have to neglect yourself! If you commit to devoting a minimal amount of time each week to personal care, you can have healthy looking skin year-round. At a fraction of the cost of a spa visit, start by selecting suitable skin care products and give yourself the same applications at home. If you think about it, ongoing daily maintenance is likely to produce more consistent results than an occasional spa treatment. Keep it basic – all you need is twice-daily cleansing, a quality moisturizer (preferably a lighter one for day and a heavier one for night), and a once weekly application of an exfoliant (removes the dead skin cells and unclogs pores). Look for products that contain additional nourishing ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants and botanicals.
