Treatments for the skin include using moisturizers and specialty products at home. Learn how to take care of the skin with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Many people neglect to take care of the skin on the neck. Learn how to take care of the skin on the face and neck with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Maintaining the proper moisture will keep the skin naturally balanced. Learn how to use moisturizers to take care of the skin with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Remove all makeup before using skin cleansers. Learn how to prepare the skin for cleansing with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Any skin product that is conducive to a specific skin type is a specialty product. Learn how to take care of the skin by using specialty products with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Toners are important in ridding the skin of impurities and carrying other products into the skin. Learn how to take care of the skin by using toners with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Sunscreens should be used in the morning and creams and moisturizers should be used in the evening. Learn how to use sunscreens and creams to take care of the skin with free video tips from a licensed medical aesthetician.
Summary: Taking care of your skin is one of the best methods to keep looking young and vibrant. There are several steps to good facial skin care, but the basics include cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Cleaning and caring for the skin prevents cracking, inflammation, and infection, as well as wrinkling, dry spots and aging. Taking the right measures to care for and protect your skin will help keep it looking its best, especially if you wear makeup everyday. While treatment methods may vary, the final goal is the same: to have skin that looks smooth, clean and ageless.
Taking care of the skin doesn't necessarily mean going to a dermatologist or spending money on professional skin treatments. In this free video series, a licensed medical aesthetician will teach you how to take care of the skin at home with a number of treatments. There's tips on preparing the skin for cleansing, the importance of toners, and moisturizing. You'll also learn about specialty products, sunscreens, creams, and when to use these skin products. Clear skin is a few steps away!
Expert: Mary Elizabeth Thinnes has been a licensed medical aesthetician for the past six years. She is medical board certified with the federal academy of medical aesthetics. Thinnes specializes in chemical peels, micro-derma-abrasions, and other medical treatments.