Gone are the days in which “aging” is deemed a negative word. We’re not anti “aging” here at Reflekt, we’re pro “skin longevity.” By this, we mean, we believe in the strategic maintenance of skin to preserve its health, integrity, and resilience so it can function at its maximum capacity as we age.
While aesthetically this often means ensuring smooth, taut skin all over, the importance of skin longevity is more than skin deep. In fact, as the body’s first line of defense against the outside world, dermal health is not just a beautiful thing but a necessity for overall wellness, too. Skincare, in that sense, is healthcare, and just as you go in for physicals and checkups for preventative care, preventative skincare is equally as important.
Here are some of our must-follow DOs and DON’Ts of preventative skincare to prioritize skin longevity.
DON’T cleanse your face more than 2x daily
Overwashing can strip your skin of its natural oils, which will do more harm than good. Choosing a gentle multi-tasking cleanser that washes away dirt, debris, and excess oil while delivering other benefits is essential to maintaining a healthy protective barrier from the outside world. Our Reflekt 1 Daily Exfoliating Face Wash does so by cleansing, gently exfoliating, and intensely hydrating to leave skin squeaky clean, plump, and hydrated without ever disrupting the skin’s barrier function.
DO choose a serum with antioxidants like vitamin C
Antioxidants are a must-have in any preventative skincare regimen because they help protect you from free radicals that can be damaging to your skin barrier and cause premature signs of aging. The high-quality vitamin C in our Reflekt 2 Collagen Boost Vitamin C Brightening Serum is potent yet highly stable, allowing it to deliver maximum brightening and free-radical-fighting benefits without the irritation of traditional vitamin C. Bonus: this silky illuminating serum also promotes collagen production, boosts elasticity, and evens skin tone for a luminous, reflective appearance.
DON’T skip your moisturizer even if you have oily skin
A moisturizer is a non-negotiable skincare step no matter your skin type — yes, even oily. This is because moisture is a crucial piece of the puzzle for not only achieving healthy, balanced skin but maintaining it over time. I mean, it’s not called your “moisture barrier” for nothing. Reflekt 3 Power Peptide Sculpting Face Cream is particularly ideal for all skin types thanks to its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that doesn’t compromise on nourishment. This supercharged face cream won’t sit heavily on your skin, but it will replenish essential moisture with the help of power players like polyglutamic acid, shea butter, squalane, and hyaluronic acid.
DO use an eye cream
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the skin around your eyes and lips is some of the thinnest, most fragile skin on your body, making it especially prone to visible signs of aging. Since your face cream isn’t enough to correct and protect these vulnerable areas, a targeted treatment is the only way to truly give them the attention they require. Fueled by sustainably sourced and regenerative avocado polyphenols, Reflekt 4 Smoothing Squalane Eye & Lip Treatment Cream works double duty around both the eyes and the lips. Alongside antioxidant vitamin C and Arabian jasmine and hawthorn extracts, it simultaneously smooths, brightens, and depuffs for a visibly awakened, vibrant appearance.
DON’T forget your neck, décolletage, or lips
As much as we strive for perfection, we’re all human, so mistakenly forgetting things comes with the job. One thing you don’t want to forget regularly, though? Caring for the skin on the rest of your body, not just your face. After all, nobody wants their neck, décolletage, or even lips to be what reveals their age. While the skin below your chin and above your breasts can be easily treated with the products you use on your face, your lips need their own treatment. Our 2-in-1 Restorative Lip Balm gently buffs away dryness to boost absorbability, circulation, natural lip color, and overall smoothness. As it does so, a blanket of ultra-nourishing ingredients like açaí oil and tucuma butter soften, plump, and provide instant and long-lasting hydration for continually supple, juicy lips as you age.
DO wear sunscreen every day
Rain or shine, never skip the sunscreen. The sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays are major contributors to fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, hyperpigmentation, and other types of photoaging that can impede barrier function and impact the overall health and appearance of skin. Shielding your skin daily from these damaging rays with broad-spectrum SPF is a non-negotiable, especially when it comes to preventative skincare.
