Excellent Skin Care: Should It Be A philosophy?

A wonderful, yet regular, thing has happened!

It's time for a new moisturizer!

As most product whores will tell you, the biggest high we get (aside from the initial purchase of a new or favorite product), is getting it home and actually using it for the first time! Sometimes, especially if it's a lip gloss, I don't even wait 'til I get home. Funk 'dat.

But what could be better than opening up your brand-new jar of moisturizer for the first time and dipping into the smooth, unblemished surface? Not much, I say.

**Side Note**
Never stick your fingers into your moisturizer container. Even if you literally JUST washed your hands, you could potentially introduce bacteria into the product, which may spoil the active ingredients (a.k.a. the SPF or the antioxidants, both of which prevent Public Enemy No. 1: Wrinkles). Instead, use a new cotton swab or plastic applicator each time you dip in your jar. An added bonus: you wield better control over how much moisturizer you use, so nothing gets wasted. Which is great, if you plan on spending more than 20 smackers on the stuff ... which leads me back to the topic at hand ...

philosophy

I've heard a lot of glowing (pun intended) praise for this moderately pricey line of skin products. According to Sephora, the formula for their most popular philosophy product, Hope in a Jar, was orginally developed for the medical community, and is recommended by some of the world's most renowned plastic surgeons for younger-looking, healthier skin. An 8 oz. jar sells for $38.

I'll be trekking to my nearest Sephora tomorrow afternoon. If in a week, I love this stuff as much as the celebrities do, I'll let ya know.