Another really good product for mechanical exfoliation is a micro peeling and cleansing cloth. This is basically a special kind of washcloth. I have just always liked to use a washcloth at night to remove my makeup. Even if I am using a rinse off product, I like to use a washcloth to dry my face and then wet it and remove any of the residual cleanser around the edges of my face. These washcloths are made of microfiber have a special weave that helps to mechanically exfoliate dead skin cells. Technically, you can wet one of these washcloths and just remove your makeup without any sort of cleanser. But like I said, I do like to use a cleanser to remove my makeup and any residual makeup with this. It is especially good for removing any kind of residual eye makeup. I ordered these washcloths from www.folica.com  The name of the company is Claroderm. They are called micro peeling and cleansing cloths. They are about half the size of a normal washcloth but I find that they work well.

I use a glycolic acid treatment cream for my chemical exfoliation. I use the cream every night except on the night I use my 2 piece micro delivery peel from Philosophy. Glycolic acid is part of a group of acids called alpha hydroxy acids or AHA’s. These acids are found naturally in plants and fruits. Glycolic acid is actually a sugarcane derivative. It works by loosening dead skin cells and allowing them to slough away, leaving new smooth cells. It also helps to unclog pores and helps with hyperpigmentation. Glycolic acid creams come in different concentrations. If you have never used a glycolic acid cream I would suggest that you start off with a 5% solution and use it about 3 nights a week and then build up. As your skin gets more acclimated to the glycolic acid you can go to a 10% cream. The one I like comes from Reviva (www.revivalabs.com) they carry both a 5% and 10% glycolic acid cream. When you apply the cream it is going to sting a little and this is normal. This is a treatment product and not really a moisturizer. I only use my glycolic acid cream at night and I do not put it on my neck and chest. I then apply a night cream on top of it. If this feels like it stings too much then you can apply your night cream first and then apply the glycolic acid cream. The only night I do not use my glycolic acid cream is the night I use my 2 piece mircro delivery peel from Philosophy since my skin is a little more sensitive from being freshly exfoliated. Although Reviva products are not considered organic they are all natural. This brand is readily available in both most health food stores or you can order it online.

There is another product that I use occasionally if I happen to get a breakout. I do not breakout very often, but every three or four months I might get a few pimples. If I feel this happening what really handles it for me is one product by Proactive called Repairing Lotion. Proactive contains finely milled benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid. In fact it is the only beta hydroxy acid and is derived from the birch or willow tree. Salicylic acid acts much like the alpha hydroxy acids according to the literature. The main difference is that alpha hydroxy acids are water soluble and work best on mature sun damaged skin and beta hydroxy acid is lipid soluble and therefore can penetrate the pores better and works best on skin with blackheads and whiteheads. Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial agent. The combination of these two seem to work well on my skin if I get a little breakout. Benzoyl peroxide can be very drying, but the way this product is formulated does not seem to dry out my skin and like I said, I only use it occasionally, and just for the time that I'm having a breakout. You can also just use it as a spot treatment if you get a pimple or two now and then. When I need it, I apply it morning and night and then apply my regular creams on top of it during that time. I do not use my glycolic acid cream when I am using the Repairing lotion. Proactive is not an organic or all natural product, but it is the only thing I have found that works when I get these occasional breakouts. I order mine from www.qvc.com the item number is A31083.

I order the Nude Cleansing Facial Oil from www.qvc.com and the item number is A190657. You will see that I get a lot of my products from QVC. I like buying from QVC because they have excellent customer service. If I order something and use it and I don't like it I can send it back and get a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked no restocking fee or anything like that. Once again it is not a club and you do not have to place minimum orders or anything along those lines. They also will not share your information with anyone else.

In the morning, I like to use a glycolic acid cleanser. The one I use is from www.revivalabs.com it is simply called Glycolic Acid Facial Cleanser. I love the way this makes my skin feel. It leaves it feeling very silky. I use it with my Clarisonic (see my post on Skin Care-Beyond Creams and Serums for more data and how to order it). This is an all-natural product.

Another cleanser I like is from Mychelle dermaceuticals and it is called Fruit Enzyme Cleanser. Sometimes I switch off and use one for a little while and then the other. You don't need to do that, but I like to switch things up from time to time. All of the products from Mychelle are all-natural and are very clean. You can google “Mychelle” for their website.

Morning:

*Cleanse (see post- Clean Slate; A Post On Cleansing Your Face)

Tone (see post- Tone and Tighten; Your Pores That Is!)

Vitamin C serum-Face only (see post-What Are Serums and Why Do I Need One?)

Glycolic Acid Gel on eye, neck and decollete (see post- Special Needs; Caring For The Skin Around Your Eyes, Neck and Decollete)

Eye cream (see post Special Needs; Caring For The Skin Around Your Eyes, Neck and Decollete)

Skin Brightening lotion- face,neck and decollete. This may be enough hydration for you. If so, just go to sunscreen. (see post -Hydrate and Protect Your face To Prevent Signs Of Aging)

Moisturize- face, neck and decollete (see post -Hydrate and Protect Your Face To Prevent Signs Of Aging)

Sunscreen on neck and decollete (see post-Hydrate and Protect Your Face To Prevent Signs Of Aging)

Make-up Primer (see post -How To Get That Candlelight Glow)

Make-up (see post-How To Get That Candlelight Glow)

Night:

Cleanse (see post -Clean Slate; A Post On Cleansing Your Face) for my recommended P.M. cleanser) and dry face with Claroderm washcloth, then wet and remove any excess cleanser. (See post -Exfoliate For That Youthful Glow for information on the washcloths)

Tone (see post -Tone and Tighten; Your Pores That Is!)

Microneedling-(see post on Skincare; Beyond Creams and Serums)

Firming Serum-face, neck and decollete (see post-What Are Serums and Why Do I Need One?)

Eye Cream-(see post -Special Needs; Caring For The Skin Around Your Eyes, Neck and Decollete)

Moisturize-face only (see post - Hydrate and Protect Your Face To Prevent Signs Of Aging) for my recommended P.M. cream)

Glycolic acid cream-face only (see post-Hydrate and Protect To Prevent Signs Of Aging)

Dry Oil on neck and decollete (see post-Special Needs; Caring For The Skin Around Your Eyes, Neck and Decollete)

Once a week, at night, I exfoliate. To see my recommended products for this go to my post -Exfolaite For That Youthful Glow. The night I do this, I leave a few products off my routine. I also do not "micro-needle" on the night I exfoliate.Here is the modified P.M. routine for that night:

Cleanse

Exfoliate

Tone

Firming Serum-face, neck and decollete

Eye Cream

Moisturize

Dry Oil on neck and decollete

I use my LED light therapy (see post on Skincare; Beyond Creams and Serums) either in the morning or evening depending on when I have time. I use it after I cleanse and tone and then follow my routine.

I use my NuSkin Galvanic Spa System 2 days a week and skip the LED light therapy these 2 days so it is not really any added time (see post on Galvanic Spa)

*I use the Clarisonic with my cleanser. See my post on Skin care; Beyond Creams and Serums for more data on the Clarisonic. You can use it twice a day. I usually use mine once a day, sometimes in the morning and sometimes at night.