"Many times people focus on one facial flaw, sometimes one that most of us would barely notice," says Ana Surghe, Clinical Aesthetician at Adamson Medical Skin Care™. "We can often improve these flaws with today's new technologies. But if a person doesn't look after their skin properly outside of this office, no number of treatments will ever be enough to achieve the best possible appearance."

Good skincare starts with education, says Surghe, and that means seeking out the best professional advice possible to help identify your skin type. Target your problem areas with well-tailored solutions. Then use that guidance to choose results-oriented treatment products and at-home strategies to rejuvenate aging skin and maintain a healthy, more youthful complexion.

The Big Picture
Healthy daily skincare habits are a critical component to preserving a refreshed, healthy appearance. While you won't see immediate results, these little steps done every day can make an enormous difference to your skin over time, and maintain a more y outhful look well into the future.

Take Charge
Evaluate your skin's current condition and at-home care ritual with the help of a trained professional such as Ana Surghe at Adamson Medical Skin Care™.

The Big Picture
> Once you've established the right treatment regimen for your unique skin type and concerns, cleanse, tone and moisturize with the appropriate products twice a day.
> Commit to removing all traces of makeup from your skin before you go to bed.
> Drink plenty of water.
> Eat a healthy diet rich in skin-enhancing fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.
> Exercise daily.
> Get a good night's sleep .
> If problems persist, don't give up. Re-visit your skincare professional and work with them to target acne, irritations or other severe skin issues that may arise.

Sun Smarts
> Over time, excessive exposure to the sun's ultra-violet (UV) radiation may cause many changes in the skin, including wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, benign moles, as well as pre-cancerous or cancerous growths such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. That's why the use of sunblocks with no less than SPF 15 is so essential to any serious skincare regime.
> Wear a sunscreen that provides UVA and UVB protection every day.
> Avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
> Wear protective hats to protect delicate facial skin and lightweight clothing to safe-guard the rest of your body.
> Reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours.
> Avoid tanning beds.