{"id":153346,"date":"2020-05-29T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=153346"},"modified":"2021-02-02T14:26:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T22:26:02","slug":"essential-skin-care-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/essential-skin-care-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Somerville&#8217;s Essential Skin Care Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to taking care of our skin, there are a few things we need to be consistent about to ensure it&#8217;s in tip-top shape. We asked Kate Somerville, the founder of cult-favorite beauty line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katesomerville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae<\/a>, to share three steps everyone &#8212; whether you&#8217;re a novice or beginner in skin care &#8212; should incorporate into their regimen.<\/p>\n<p>From moisturizing to exfoliating, we&#8217;re sharing our top product recommendations for each step. You can find them in the <a href=\"http:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Kate Sale<\/a>, which is open to all FabFitFun members on Friday, May 29, at 9 a.m. PT. The sale will feature over 200 items at up to 55% off from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.katesomerville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katespade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kate spade new york<\/a>, so get ready to stock up on serums, moisturizers, <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/chic-leather-bags-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summer totes<\/a>, jewelry, and more!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not a member, <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/get-the-box\/?step=getbox&amp;coupon_code=happyday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use code\u00a0HAPPYDAY\u00a0at checkout for 20% off your first box<\/a> and access to the exclusive members-only sale.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>&#8220;Exfoliation&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a key step in any skin care routine as it helps slough away dead skin cells and reveal smoother skin. &#8220;It takes that top layer of dead skin [away],&#8221; says Somerville. &#8220;If you remove that top layer of skin gently, you&#8217;re going to see great results. Then all of your other serums will penetrate in the proper place, [and] it won&#8217;t penetrate this dead layer of skin. It will really get to where it needs to go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153350\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kate-somerville-exfoliKate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz-wok20-sf-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130727\/kate-somerville-exfoliKate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz-wok20-sf-1.jpeg 2157w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130727\/kate-somerville-exfoliKate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz-wok20-sf-1-133x222.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130727\/kate-somerville-exfoliKate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz-wok20-sf-1-138x230.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130727\/kate-somerville-exfoliKate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz-wok20-sf-1-768x1280.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130727\/kate-somerville-exfoliKate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz-wok20-sf-1-366x610.jpeg 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\/?product_link=kate-somerville-exfolikate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment-5oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;This intense exfoliating treatment is formulated to visibly transform texture and pores in two minutes thanks to AHAs, BHAs, and fruit enzymes. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15299,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:15389148},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Avenir&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">The most iconic product from the skin care guru&#8217;s line, this intense exfoliating treatment is formulated to visibly transform texture and pores in two minutes thanks to AHAs, BHAs, and fruit enzymes. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153351\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate-wok20-sf-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130807\/kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate-wok20-sf-1.jpeg 2453w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130807\/kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate-wok20-sf-1-107x222.jpeg 107w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130807\/kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate-wok20-sf-1-111x230.jpeg 111w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130807\/kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate-wok20-sf-1-768x1598.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130807\/kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate-wok20-sf-1-293x610.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\/?product_link=kate-somerville-liquid-exfolikate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae Liquid ExfoliKate<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Exfoliate skin overnight with this AHA resurfacing treatment, which is gentle enough for daily use. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15299,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:15389148},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Avenir&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Exfoliate skin overnight with this AHA resurfacing treatment, which is gentle enough for daily use. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>&#8220;Deep Hydration&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just as we drink water to hydrate our body, our skin needs to be deeply hydrated as well. &#8220;This is where most of my clients fall short. Your skin is like a piece of leather \u2013 what happens to leather when it&#8217;s dry and you move your face? It cracks, so if you&#8217;re not hydrated and you&#8217;re moving [your skin], you&#8217;re causing this crack to happen in your skin,&#8221; says Somerville.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153352\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver-wok20-sf-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130924\/kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver-wok20-sf-1.jpeg 1877w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130924\/kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver-wok20-sf-1-90x222.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130924\/kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver-wok20-sf-1-94x230.jpeg 94w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130924\/kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver-wok20-sf-1-768x1888.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130924\/kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver-wok20-sf-1-248x610.jpeg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\/?product_link=kate-somerville-dry-skin-saver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae Dry Skin Saver<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Dry Skin Saver helps relieve dryness, tightness, and roughness while restoring skin's natural moisture barrier on any part of the body. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15299,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:15389148},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Avenir&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Relieve dryness, tightness, and roughness while restoring the skin&#8217;s natural moisture barrier on any part of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153374\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jg47252I.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14155015\/jg47252I.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14155015\/jg47252I-81x222.jpeg 81w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14155015\/jg47252I-84x230.jpeg 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\/?product_link=kate-somerville-quench-hydrating-face-serum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae Quench Hydrating Face Serum<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;A moisturizing serum with a powerful combination of age-defense ingredients formulated to create a gorgeous, dewy complexion that's silky soft and satiny smooth.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15341,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14013393}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14013393}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14013393}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Avenir&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">This moisturizing serum features a powerful combination of age-defying ingredients to create a gorgeous, dewy complexion.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>&#8220;Treat and Moisturize&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You should target specific skin care concerns with the proper treatment. And don&#8217;t forget to seal in all the serums with a moisturizer. Somerville notes, &#8220;I&#8217;ve cleansed, exfoliated, and then every day and night, I hydrate. That is what&#8217;s keeping my skin youthful. And then I seal it in with a moisturizer that&#8217;s meant for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-154092\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29123437\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29123437\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29123437\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29123437\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29123437\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29123437\/kate-somerville-skincare-llc-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-sua20-sf-1_1586814934.8142_1586814935.0465-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\/?product_link=kate-somerville-eradikate-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae EradiKate\u00ae Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;A bestselling acne treatment, EradiKate uses 10% sulphur to dry out pimples and prevent future breakouts.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15299,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:15389148},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Avenir&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">A bestselling acne treatment, EradiKate uses 10% sulfur to dry out pimples and prevent future breakouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153353\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kate-somerville-dilo-oil-wok20-sf-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130931\/kate-somerville-dilo-oil-wok20-sf-1.jpeg 3550w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130931\/kate-somerville-dilo-oil-wok20-sf-1-178x222.jpeg 178w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130931\/kate-somerville-dilo-oil-wok20-sf-1-184x230.jpeg 184w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130931\/kate-somerville-dilo-oil-wok20-sf-1-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14130931\/kate-somerville-dilo-oil-wok20-sf-1-488x610.jpeg 488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/edit\/?product_link=kate-somerville-dilo-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Somerville\u00ae Dilo Oil<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Fast-absorbing 100% natural oils work to strengthen the skin's moisture barrier. Combine with your favorite moisturizer for added hydration. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15299,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:15389148},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Avenir&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Fast-absorbing 100% natural oils work to strengthen the skin&#8217;s moisture barrier. Combine with your favorite moisturizer for added hydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"When it comes to taking care of our skin, there are a few things we ...","author":422344,"featured_media":153678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[723,201],"tags":[604],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20113301\/essential.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20113301\/essential-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"May 29, 2020","category_name":"Members Only","category_icon":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/11113301\/iSiu0EDM.png","author_name":"Monica Chang","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#b6d155","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153346"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/422344"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153346"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153346\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}