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Pro-Aging SkinCare Protocols
Morning, evening and weekly skincare routines, plus what to avoid and when to scale back.
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Below are the morning routine, the evening routine, weekly treatments, and a short set of notes on ingredients to avoid and how to scale back. Bookmark this page, or print it.
Some years ago, I tried Botox but decided after a few treatments that it wasn't for me, mostly because I felt like it made me look like someone else. I felt like my face wasn't alive. I'm a big smiler.
The turning point came when my husband and kids told me I didn't look like 'me'. That was enough to make me pause and rethink what I truly wanted.
If you use and love Botox because it resolves pain or erases your wrinkles, I respect your choice. To be completely honest, I'm much happier than I was 20-30 years ago — and what I want now is new ways to support our skin and our bodies as we evolve.
This guide presents my clinical and personal skincare protocols developed over two decades of practice. Rather than fighting aging, these routines support your skin's natural functions at every life stage.
Unlike conventional anti-aging approaches that often damage the skin barrier, these morning, evening, and weekly rituals work with your body's natural processes to enhance inherent radiance.
The focus is quality over quantity and nourishment over stripping—creating sustainable practices that honor your skin's journey and reveal its natural luminosity at any age.
MORNING ROUTINE
Gentle Cleansing
- Skip soap-based cleansers
- Use oil cleanser or warm water only
- Pat dry gently with clean towel
Hydration Layer
- Apply to damp skin
- Layer thin to thick
- Wait 30 seconds between layers
Protection Layer
- Mineral sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)
- Reapply every 2-3 hours if outside
- Don't forget neck and chest
EVENING ROUTINE
First Cleanse
- Oil-based cleanser
- Gentle massage 1-2 minutes
- Remove with warm cloth
Second Cleanse
- Cream or milk cleanser
- Focus on residue removal
- Avoid hot water
Moisture Seal
- Rich moisturizer
- Facial oil if needed
- Eye cream
WEEKLY TREATMENTS
Gentle Exfoliation (1-2x/week)
- Enzyme exfoliants preferred
- No harsh scrubs
- Follow with extra hydration
Hydrating Mask (1-2x/week)
- Sheet mask or cream mask
- Focus on hydration
- Go easy with clay
Facial Massage (2-3x/week)
- Use facial oil
- Incorporate lymphatic drainage
- Always move upward
IMPORTANT NOTES
Ingredients to Avoid
These are ingredients many women prefer to avoid. The evidence differs by ingredient, and often by dose and how it's used — this is a personal-preference list, not a verdict on safety.
- Harsh scrubs
- High % acids
- Denatured alcohol
- Parabens — studied for possible hormone activity
- Phthalates — studied for possible effects on reproductive health
- "Fragrance" — an umbrella term that can cover many undisclosed ingredients
- BHA — flagged for review by some safety bodies
Signs of Over-Treatment
- Redness
- Sensitivity
- Tight feeling
- Breakouts
- Peeling
How to Scale Back
- Reduce frequency
- Remove active ingredients
- Focus on barrier repair
- Increase hydration
When you'd like a hand
Everything above is yours to use on your own. When you'd like more than a guide, the next step is working out which treatment actually fits you — acupuncture, lymphatic drainage, microcurrent, herbal medicine, or some combination of them.
Consultations and treatments are in person in Newport, Rhode Island. If you're further afield, everything above is yours — it all works at home.