Curt's 4-Step Skincare Routine

February 8, 2022 by Curt Edwards

As a male in my 50s, keeping my skin healthy and hydrated is becoming a challenge. I’ve been using a daily moisturizer since my 20s, and I find it essential to my skincare routine. Born and raised in California, the signs of sun damage are fairly obvious on my face and neck, so I try to do what I can to minimize the appearance of lines and uneven textures.

In addition to my moisturizer routine, my facial cleanser has dramatically changed. As I age, I find that soaps and toners are stripping healthy oils which both protect and keep my skin naturally subtle. I’ve eliminated cleansers containing soap, altogether. Currently I have a four step routine that I’d like to talk about:

STEP 1
CLEANSE

Charcoal cleansers come in a couple types: One is a clay-like abrasive that scrubs the dirt off... RevealU CLEANSE contains activated charcoal that absorbs impurities and excess oils but leaves healthy skin in tact... It has a silky, soft texture unlike anything I've used before. It does a fantastic job of evening out facial oils, pulling out impurities and leaving my face clean but not squeaky and dry.

STEP 2
HYDRATE
Towel drying not only removes water drops on top of your skin, it also can absorb dermal-layer moisture. I use RevealU REJUVE Face & Body Gel liberally on my face & neck before I towel off. Because REJUVE is designed to absorb into your cells rather than evaporate, I notice the effects immediately.

STEP 3
REINFORCE
Damaged skin is the first place I notice uneven texture, discoloration and dryness. I'm using RevealU REPAIR Professional to hydrate and heal the areas of my face and neck that are the most exposed day after day... I can feel it working from the outside in. A little goes a long way, and the elements of silver and zinc mean this product is shelf-stable for a long time.

STEP 4
PROTECT
As much as I hate the feel, I use a light weight, fragrance-free SPF•50 facial sunscreen daily. I know the reality of damaged skin. I think of sunscreens as an insurance policy - I plan to keep my skin healthy and vital as long as I can.