High End Skin CareAn Investment in Your Skin is a Worthy One! The market is flooded these days with high-end skincare lines, and it seems more and more are hitting the shelves monthly. Of course our skin is seen daily by everyone we come in contact with, and of course we spend countless hours looking at ourselves in the mirror as we pass by (don't lie!). So if you choose to put a large chunk of your budget toward the care of your skin, then you are certainly not short of options for your hard earned dollars. Cleansers, serums, creams, masks and even gadgets all compete in the high-end skin arena on a daily basis. Here is a rundown of some of the best money can buy.
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Murad Board certified dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad offers targeted skin care solutions with easy to use home care products. Here are two of my favorites: Intensive Wrinkle Reducer This product encourages cell turn over to gently smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. A good friend got great results with this highly effective treatment. Get it here | |
Youth Builder Supplement Glucosamine and Vitamin A boost collagen production to give healthy, younger looking skin. Get it here | |
Timeless Secret Containing the ancient Chinese secret of Pu-erh tea, this skin care line reverses the signs of aging with powerful antioxidants and 300 natural proteins and minerals. | Unveil Cleansing Foam A paraben-free cleanser that tingles on your skin, it can be used with or without water and effectively removes makeup, including eye makeup. A DaySpa magazine 2006 Editors Choice award winner, too. Get it here |
| Whisper Multi-Active Moisturizer A brilliant moisturizer that only hydrates where your skin needs it! With major antioxidant and brightening properties, this product gives skin even tone and firmness with the power of pu-erh. Get it here |
Estee Lauder Since 1946, Estee Lauder consistently brings quality skin care to the market, always incorporating advanced technology and innovative formulas. I am currently experiencing a grand love affair with Lauder's products, with no end in sight. Perfectionist Peel One treatment with this 2-step facial peel is equal to the results of a professional 30% Glycolic Acid peel. I saw instantaneous and continuously glowing skin after using this peel. It is gentle yet highly effective. Get it here | |
Perfectionist (CP+) with Poly Collagen Peptides By amplifying collagen levels and filling in fine lines and wrinkles, Perfectionist (CP+) rids your skin of sallowness and discolorations. Amen – who needs that extra baggage? Get it here | |
Freeze 24/7 Freeze 24/7 products contain patent-pending Age-Less Technology™, including GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid). GABA is produced in the body as a natural relaxant for muscles and is completely safe, causing no side effects. According to the company, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, and Fergie are but a few of the celebs that love these revolutionary products. | Anti-Aging Eye Serum I use this and can't tell you how wonderful it is – you just have to test it yourself so you can see the results! The best way to see how it can change your appearance is to use it one eye and not on the other. The firming effects are immediate and I think they must be cumulative as the more I use this, the better my eye area looks! Get it here |
| Anti-Wrinkle Cream For forehead, marionette and vertical lip lines, this cream is better and less costly than injections. You can put it on stretch marks too, a handy dandy little secret with swimsuit weather fast approaching. Get it here |
Premier by Dead Sea Premier Premier captures the salt, mineral and natural elements of the famous Dead Sea and puts them to work in order to better your skin. They use recyclable packaging, do not test animals or use any animal derivatives in their products, and operate an environment friendly manufacturing plant. These wholesome products bring out all the best your skin can be. Collagen, Seaweed and Honey Mask By increasing your skins ability to absorb moisture, this mask plumps up parched areas and helps to make wrinkles and fine lines less noticeable. It contains Dead Sea minerals mud, beta-carotene, and collagen for a triple threat against skin aging. Get it here | |
Anti Wrinkle Cream A new luxurious cream that stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin in the skin. Honey extract and vitamins A and E increase elasticity and firmness. Get it here | |
NuFace | NuFace is a handheld device that follows the natural contours of your face to deliver gentle micro current impulses, diminishing minor lines and wrinkles, restoring facial muscles and tone. A manual knob allows you to adjust the setting so it is comfortable. NuFace can also be used on the body to tone and tighten desired areas. Get it here |
Clarisonic Skin Brush With a head full of rotating bristles, this water proof brush really makes your skin feel clean. It is more than twice as effective as manual cleansing and readies your skin for treatment products by removing dead surface cells. In my opinion, this is a product that is well worth the money. Get it here | |
There will always be that oddball person with flawless skin, that insists they wash their face in the shower with Dial soap. We all know that our skin (especially our facial skin) needs special care, as it is constantly exposed to all the environmental elements and pollutants in our world. Skincare is an ongoing process. Our skin can change due to climate, age, stress, and a million other variables. While skincare products are plentiful, as are marketing budgets to get them in your hands and on your face. Only you can decided if high end skincare is a good investment for you. I believe that in many cases you do get what you pay for, and paying for the best in skincare just may be expenditure worth its weight in gold. Laura Miller is a beauty expert, always on the cutting edge of new products and technologies. Laura lives the mind/body/spirit life every day and enjoys her career as a freelance writer specializing in beauty, health/wellness and fashion. |