[Misc] Skincare advice from celeb esthetician Renee Rouleau

Beauty Tips For Body Care
Just my notes from when she was a guest on the Breaking Beauty podcast... her skincare line/blog etc. is https://www.reneerouleau.com/ Thought I would share and hopefully it's helpful for some!Re: skin typesif you have any pimples, you do not have dry skin... dry skin is complete absence of oil (i.e. mature skin), so if your skin feels "dry" but you still have breakouts, you can be either combination or have dehydrated skin, not dry skin (difference between dehydrated and dry - dehydration is internal)Re: cleanserthe only Steps you need: Cleanser, toner (important), serum (can layer some), and moisturizer (AM and PM)Cleanser should be non foaming and sulfate freeShe is not a fan of cleansing milk or oils (on their own*) because of the residue but could be ok if it's the first step in a double cleanseAfter cleansing you have 60 seconds to put the next product (toner) on your face, after that the air will start to suck moisture from your skinRe: toneralcohol freeapply serum while toner is still wetRe: serumDaytime serum: should contain vit CNightime serum routine either:3 consecutive nights acid serum (i.e. lactic), 3 nights moisturizing serum, 2 nights retinolOR 1 night acid, 2 nights retinol, 1 night moisturizeUsing them consecutively will allow the products to penetrate deeper each night and then switching will allow skin to recovershould contain humectants + active ingredientsif it contains Vit. C it should be in an airtight container, vit. C should not be exposed to oxygen prior to useDon't let the serum pump or dropper touch your skin!!let each serum absorb in skin for 60 sRe: moisturizerdaytime moisturizer should have SPF - it is not enough to have it in your makeup or apply separatelySPF is not about the number, but about how much product you apply - she uses a pump for face and separate pump for neckActive ingredients in moisturizer don't really matter, the main point should be to lock in your other skincare and not to actually add more active ingredients, but some ingredients in moisturizer can be effective in calming the skin or reducing rednessShe thinks face oil is only appropriate for mature/truly dry skin or when carefully used in a dry climate or winter months
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