From rapid wrinkle regenerating cream to intense hydration overnight cream and antiaging day lotion, the variety of facial skin care options can be overwhelming. Many dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas now sell their own private label options, not to mention the choices bombarding clients in drug stores, department stores, and beauty retailers.

It is easy to assume that either all these products are critical for good skin health or that they are just a lot of empty marketing. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. Quality homecare products do matter. Even with regular visits to the spa, clients need reliable at-home skin care regimens to look their best and protect and nourish their skin. However, they do not need a different cream for different times of the day and should follow these three steps for excellent at-home skin care.