Complexion perfection with three new skincare products 

(Editor”™s note:  It”™s the season in which we begin to shed some layers and pay attention to the skin we”™re in. Westfair luxury travel and beauty writer Debbi K. Kickham weighs in with some products to put you in the know and in the glow: ) 

I have mature skin.  And for years, I”™ve tried using retinol ”“ but it leaves my skin red and irritated.  I”™ve hoped for a day I could use a retinol ”“ the gold standard of skincare ”“ that would give me great results without the burning. That’s where board-certified plastic surgeon”¯Michele”¯Koo, M.D.,”¯comes in. An expert in all things skin not only with a scalpel,”¯Koo”¯has now crafted products that will keep you”¯out of her office.”¯ The”¯Dr.”¯Koo”¯Private Practice pH Optimum Retinols”¯are formulated with”¯medical-grade ingredients”¯that have clinical data to back their claims of results. Dr.”¯Koo”¯Private Practice”¯has four different kinds of retinol for different ages and stages of your skin ”“ because retinol isn’t a one-size-fits-all ingredient. Unlike many other alternatives that sit on the surface of the skin, the”¯pH Optimum Retinols”¯deliver deep results without the irritation typically associated with retinol.”¯They’re even pregnancy-safe.”¯ I tried the starter retinol ”“ it”™s very, very mild ”“ and after two weeks I see a huge difference in the texture of my skin ”“ and my wrinkles.  These great products are a keeper. Prices begin at $120 for the starter kit /gentle formula. 

To exfoliate ”“ or not to exfoliate?  That is the question.  Now you can do it every night for glowing skin, thanks to TreCeuticals Off With The Old, an enzyme exfoliant that is kind to your skin. TreCeuticals is a relatively new skincare company that was founded in 2019 by Sharon Skaar and Erin Dodd, two Scottsdale, Arizona, retirees, who decided to plough their business knowhow ”“ Skaar from Wall Street banking, Dodd from luxury fashion ”“ into skincare for everyone.  This gentle $98 exfoliator is formulated with a tropical fruit blend infused with CBD and is free of spheres and particles, making it gentle enough for the regular exfoliation of sensitive skin. Featuring a dual hydration combination of sodium hyaluronate and glycosaminoglycans, this face polish supports the production of collagen and elastin and plumps the skin. Papaya, pineapple and grapefruit enzymes help to remove dead skin to reveal a fresher, glowing complexion. 

There”™s nothing I like more than using gels on my face. Indeed, Laboratories Hydraluron Moisture Jelly, available at Target.com, $29, is a great product that is highly hydrating and ideal for everyday use ”“ especially on still wintry days, when heat dries out your facial skin. Hydraluron Moisture Jelly rejuvenates dry, dull skin with a unique jelly moisturizer that saturates it with fast-absorbing ingredients. Filled with hyaluronic acid and PatchH20 trademarked technology, it works to combat dullness, dehydration, dryness and signs of premature aging. It”™s now part of my daily routine, and people tell me my skin is gorgeous. 

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