Today kicks off another week of G.R.A.S.S. and how our staff incorporates it into their skin care regimen.  Starting off again with “G” – Growth Factors, check out how Kristy, Director of Marketing & Education, uses one of her favorite products.

In the AM…
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
SkinMedica Rejuvenative Toner
SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum – (“G” – Growth Factors)
SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Complete Complex Serum
Colorescience Sunforgettables SPF 30 Mineral Powder

In the PM…
Clarisonic Brush with SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
SkinMedica Rejuvenative Toner
SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum (“G” – Growth Factors)
SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Cream

“I make sure to apply SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum to my full face, around the eyes and neck!  Did you know you could even apply it to the back of your hands?”

Now, let’s see how Emily incorporates “R” – Retinol.  Last week during Beauty Day our IT Coordinator, Emily, got an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) procedure.  In order to enhance the benefits of her laser treatment, Dr. Clinton recommended she add SkinMedica Retinol Complex .25% to her nightly skin care regimen a couple nights a week…

In the AM…
DermaQuest Glycolic Gel Cleanser 15% with Clarisonic Brush
SkinMedica Purifying Toner
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Complete Complex Serum
SkinMedica 15% AHA/BHA Cream
SkinMedica Acne Treatment lotion
Colorescience Sunforgettables SPF 50 Mineral Powder

This is her new nightly regime…
DermaQuest Daily Enzyme Cleanser
SkinMedica Purifying Toner
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Cream
SkinMedica Retinol Complex .25% (“R” – Retinol)
SkinMedica Acne Treatment Lotion

“I’m anxious to add Retinol to my skin care. I know it’ll be beneficial for my skin, and now I know it will also help with occasional breakouts.”

Antioxidants can be found in products you may not even realize… like medical-grade eye cream!  Emilyjo, Patient Care Coordinator, shows us how you can incorporate “A” – Antioxidants unexpectedly into your G.R.A.S.S. regimen…

Every morning…
DermaQuest Glyco Gel Cleanser 15% with the Clarisonic Brush
SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair (“A” – Antioxidants)
SkinMedica Acne Treatment Lotion
SkinMedica 15% AHA/BHA Cream

At night…
Dermaquest Glyco Gel Cleanser 15% with the Clarisonic Brush
SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair (“A” – Antioxidants)
Tretinoin .025% (Retinoid)

“The TNS Eye Repair makes the delicate skin around my eye area super smooth, soft, and brighter. I never miss a night of it.”

Ellen, LPN is featuring “S” for Specialty Products in her G.R.A.S.S. skin care routine! A specialty product really helps to customize patients’ skin care. If you have redness, acne, excess dryness, or anything you feel needs addressed, a specialty product will be implemented into your routine as needed.  Let’s see what Ellen chooses!

Every morning…
DermaQuest Glycolic Gel Cleanser 15%
SkinMedica TNS Illuminating Eye Cream
DermaQuest Antioxidant Soothing Serum
SkinMedica Acne Treatment Lotion
SkinMedica 15% AHA/BHA Cream (“S” Specialty)
Colorescience Sunforgettables SPF 30

At night…
DermaQuest Glycolic Gel Cleanser 15%
SkinMedica TNS Illuminating Eye Cream
SkinMedica Retinol .5%
Dermaquest Antioxidant Soothing Serum
SkinMedica Acne Treatment Lotion
SkinMedica 15% AHA/BHA Cream (“S” – Specialty)
“I feel like 15% AHA/BHA Cream exfoliates my skin without making it too dry!”

Finally is the last “S” in our G.R.A.S.S. skin care regimen which stands for … you guessed it – SUNSCREEN!  ALL the ladies of Timeless show you how to work shades & sunscreen for protection.  We encourage you to please remember to wear your sunscreen, protect your face, and find the shady areas instead.  Find out some more tips & tricks here – http://bit.ly/1pj7Q3g.