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The following information was taken from a Good Housekeeping article in the May 2005 issue.  The important part is the madebychris recommendation at the end. (Wasn't in the article but my cold cream fits the bill!) Can you help prevent wrinkles at your bathroom sink? In his new book, Absolute Beauty, top plastic surgeon Dr. Gerald Imber says yes ‑- if you treat your face the right way. Whether we're 25 or 65, we all want to look our best. But no matter how much we wish it wasn't so, each day brings tiny changes that chip away at our youth and beauty. Based on my 25 years as a plastic surgeon in New York City, I can tell you this: You can't stop yourself from getting older, but you can do more to protect and maintain the good looks you have now. Start tonight ‑- all you have to do is wash your face. 6 Nighttime Steps That Will Change Your Skin 1. Wash with soap and water This isn't heresy; it's common sense. Yes, a few people have skin that's genuinely irritated by soap and water. If you're one of them, just make sure you use a "superfatted" facial soap that's extra moisturizing. Whatever your skin type, the goal is to remove all the oil, grit, cosmetics and environmental debris that accumulate daily on the surface of your skin ‑- and a rich soap is still the best way to do that. What kind to use: A bar is fine, or if you prefer, try a cleanser in gel or liquid form. Whatever you choose should be unscented and gentle; it should also lather well in your local water and wash off without leaving residue. How to wash: For 30 seconds, gently rub the lather over your face and neck. Don't forget your eyelids. 2. Rinse Use lots of water ‑- not hot but warm (to dilate your veins, which will increase blood flow). 3. Lather again This time, follow the warm rinse with a refreshing round of cold water. That will close down the blood vessels and help to firm up the skin. 4. Towel-dry your face This helps remove heaped-up dead cells and allows healthy young cells to reach the surface. Towel upward, against the pull of gravity. Be brisk but gentle; the towel will do a great job with almost no pressure. Your face may glow briefly from the exfoliation, but don't worry, you're helping your skin, not hurting it. 5. Apply protective products We all need some combination of moisturizer and antioxidants (such as vitamins C and E, soy or green tea; each repairs skin and protects it from pollutants and ultraviolet rays). Simplify the application process by choosing a moisturizer with antioxidants. Then apply one of several "treatment products," which actually penetrate the skin and make real changes to its surface. The "treatment" is what takes this cleansing regimen beyond the old soap-and-water routine your grandmother might have followed. 6. Moisturize If you have used a treatment product, this step is essential. And even if you've already applied a moisturizer that contains an AHA, finishing up with a moisturizer will seal in everything else you've applied. When You Wake Up In the morning, perform steps 1-6, with one exception: Instead of applying a night treatment use sunscreen. Why Moisturizer Matters Want your face to look smooth and healthy rather than dry and scaly? Then you need to trap as much moisture as possible in that layer of dead cells on the surface of your skin. Natural oils are the best sealants, but if your skin doesn't produce enough, a moisturizer is the next best thing. Could manufacturers come up with one that's as potent as natural oils? Yes, but . . . . . TRY USING DR. E'S NIGHT CREAM AS YOUR MOISTURIZER!