There is no way to halt the aging process, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our best to fight it. If you follow these tips and add these products to your daily skin care routine, your skin will stay youthful for as long as possible.

To say that your skin is important might be the understatement of the year. The health of your skin not only impacts how you look, but also affects the quality of life in general. That's why it’s so crucial to use the correct skin products.

The beauty industry is filled with misinformation and false claims but we have the inside scoop on everything you need to know about skin care from a professional. In this guide, we will teach you how to take your anti-aging face care routine up a notch by following these six simple steps!

#nofilter needed to show off this skin! These are our best kept skin secrets and we are spilling all of them today.

1. Face Wash
Cleansing is important for removing any skin care product or makeup that you’ve applied during the day, as well as natural oil and bacteria build-up. This allows your products to work their best! Cleansing removes anything from lotion to makeup on top of dead cells so they can work better in the renewal process. In order to keep your skin safe and healthy, you should use a gentle cleanser that is pH-balanced. Cleansers with high PHs like natural soaps are very harsh on the skin which can leave your skin vulnerable to irritation or infection.

We recommend …. Giddie Skin Gentle Cleanse, Vivant Green Tea Cleanser or Revision Papaya Cleanser.

2. Hyaluronic Acid - Bonus with Peptides
You say it's time to get your skin looking radiant and youthful again? Well, hyaluronic acid can help you achieve that! You'll be able to eliminate wrinkles and lines with its anti-wrinkle properties. Hyaluronic acid is a long unbranched carbohydrate that can be found throughout the body’s connective tissue. It gives your skin structure and contributes to its plump, hydrated look you envy so much in others. This natural ingredient has recently been generating buzz as scientists have discovered it may also help heal wounds more quickly than traditional methods! We’re sure you have heard of collagen, but Hyaluronic acid is the real deal. What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid you ask? Moisturized skin, smooth wrinkles and fine lines and increased elasticity.

As an ADDED BONUS we recommend a Hyaluronic Acid With Peptides.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of protein such as collagen, elastin and keratin. These proteins are the foundations of your skin and are responsible for its texture, strength and resilience. Without peptides, our skin is less intact which can lead to a loss of firmness, the appearance of wrinkles, a change in texture and less ‘bounce’. When applied topically to the skin, peptides trigger skin cells to build collagen and elastin, making skin look and act younger. Extensive scientific research has proven that peptides can support your skin on multiple levels by firming, soothing and hydrating skin.

We recommend …. Giddie Skin Peptide Hydrator with Collagen, Revision Hydrating Serum, Revision Revox Line Relaxer

3. Vitamin C Serum- Bonus Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid
They say that beauty is a choice, but it's hard to tell who does the choosing when all of us want different things!? For those looking for an easy way out with their skin tone and texture issues, vitamin C serums are legendary because they really work - even just after one use! It can diminish uneven skin-tone areas from post acne scarring or sun damage while also fading dark spots too stubborn for topical treatment alone. Vitamin c works best if used consistently over time so get started now. Vitamin C is a skin-saving power player. Not only does it have the ability to counteract free radicals, but its other benefits are equally as important for keeping your complexion at optimum levels of health and beauty. When applied topically with vitamin C’s highly acidic properties, you can expect an accelerated production in collagen and elastin that will help detoxify any inflammation or damage on your face caused by environmental factors like sun exposure or stress from work; all while protecting against future aging effects!

As as ADDED BONUS we recommend a Vitamin C with Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid

The way vitamin E can reverse the appearance of aging when applied to the skin is nothing short of fantastic. Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant to neutralize free radicals that come into play when our skin is exposed to any external environmental stress. Free radical damage can be caused by many things such as heat, sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) rays, dust and pollution; these factors are often the major culprit behind faster aging of the cells in your body's largest organ--your skin! To protect against this type of cell destruction you may want to take care not only about what goes on inside your body but also outside with an anti-oxidant like vitamin E oil applied topically twice daily for healthy looking, healthy feeling radiant complexion. Not only does Vitamin E fight free radicals but it also calms dehydrated and sensitive skin, heals damaged tissue, and reverses the effects of wrinkles and dark spots.

Ferulic acid is an antioxidant that works to boost the effects of other antioxidants, it helps to stabilize the vitamin C. When used in skin care products, it helps to protect overall skin integrity by reducing the development of fine lines, spots and wrinkles.

We recommend… Giddie Skin Vitamin C Serum, Vivant Pure C & E, Revision C Plus Correcting Complex 30%.

4. Retinols
Retinol is hands down a non-negotiable in your anti-aging skin care routine. Vitamin A derivatives clear acne flare ups, evens out tone and texture, stimulates collagen, and minimizes age spots. Retinoids have the ability to neutralize free radicals in your skin that may be causing collagen damage. Many scientists claim that Retinol has scientifically proven properties in battling aging with its ability to clear breakouts as well as stimulate a person's natural production of collagen which helps prevent wrinkles from forming while also minimizing any signs of skin damage such like dark circles or sunspots due to radiation exposure during youth.

We recommend.... Giddie Skin Retinol Pads, Vivant Derm A Renew, DEJ Night.

5. Moisturizer
It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin, and a proper moisturizer is one of those things that can make a huge difference without visiting the cosmetic surgeon. But don't just put up with a basic moisturizer, upgrade your routine and get the cream that's made to address signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Moisturizers are all the rave, and not only do they boast major hydration benefits but can also contain powerful ingredients that will keep skin looking its best for as long as possible. Moisturizing is a must for any skin type. It can reduce the chances of experiencing problems like dryness, wrinkles and scars from acne breakouts while giving your skin a natural glow that will make you feel fresh as ever! Moisturized skin stays soft all day long which helps fight off signs of aging on top of making other blemishes less visible. So go ahead - throw in moisturizer to your daily routine so it becomes an easy step with instant benefits by reducing inflammation and redness caused by sun exposure or eczema flare-ups.

We recommend… Vivant Allantoin, Vivant Marine Skin, Obagi Hydrate, Revision DEJ Face Cream.

6. Sunscreen
Sun protection is one surefire way to keep your skin looking as young and even-toned as possible. The sun, which causes the bulk of visible signs of aging on our skin according to dermatologists (photophelia), can do so by: breaking down collagen and causing abnormalities in elastin—all leading up to thinner skin with wrinkles!

You might think the sun is only good for your skin, but it will cause premature aging. Not only will the UV rays from sunlight break down collagen and elastin in our body’s cells which leads to wrinkles,and cause a thinner dermis or outer layer of the skin where we store fat pads that give us youthful volume, it will also cause a more uneven pigmentation because melanocytes become overactive leading to freckles and age spots (also known as lentigines); sagging cheeks due to loss of tissue elasticity called jowl ptosis; decreased production of Natural Moisturizing Factor causing dryness with increased risk for irritation & infection.

It is never too late to start using sunscreen. With age comes the realization that we are not invincible, and so it's important to protect yourself from wrinkles, sun spots and other negative consequences of overexposure. A daily application of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen will do wonders for your skin by fading away those pesky age spots while improving texture with regular use!

We recommend…. Revision Intellishade Clear SPF 50, Color Science Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield, Vivant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

Giddie Skin’s anti-aging routine is a surefire way to keep your skin looking young. Follow these steps and you will always look like the beautiful, vibrant individual we know you are! You need to take care of your skin like you would any other part of your body- with patience and attention, using products that are tailored specifically for this natural armor we all rely on every day. It's not hard or restrictive but rather a well rounded routine that will keep us looking our best as we age gracefully into the next phase in life. We want you to look and feel your best at Giddie Skin, we’re always in your corner and we’ve got you covered!