Happy March, everyone ! I did the skincare math and I discovered 6 solutions! that will instantly take your skin care routine from drab to fab. Every year, my skincare routine is constantly evolving. I’m always testing out and experimenting with newest latest and greatest products. But no matter what I test, I always find my way back to a certain few staples. I call it my holy grail skincare routine! From a nasty breakout, if I’m traveling, or I have an event to attend, I know that these guys will always keep my skin in check no matter what! These are the products I always find myself repurchasing once they’re empty and find my way back to.
CLEANSING
Washing my face at the end of the day is something I really look forward to. A small pleasure, a pampering ritual that makes me feel good + prepares me for bed. There are so many more expensive cleansers out there, but when you have a face full of makeup on, my ponds cold cream does the trick. It’s actually 50% moisturizer! Upon applying it to your skin, it instantly melts away dirt and makeup (including stubborn waterproof eye makeup) leaving skin deeply clean – and hydrated.
TONE
Ummm first things first, holy smokes this smells amazing! I could have picked up any number of products to use but wow, Thayers was the right choice. Every after I cleanse, I squirt a little witch hazel onto a cotton pad and run that all over my face and down my neck. This will get rid of any dirt and stubborn grime from a busy day. Its also know to be calming, help tighten pores, and smooth out skin without drying it out!
EXFOLIATE
Nothing says refreshing quite like the scent of fresh citrus. This scrub is vodka infused(oils extract from lime) to brighten and tone the skin. A mixture of fine & coarse ocean salt activates the ingredients as you scrub away dead skin.
To really see the difference, try doing only half your face! Your skin looks youthful and bright afterwards and feels super soft not forgetting lush!
How to use: Apply to damp skin and rub gently to exfoliate and refresh the skin. Rinse clean and pat dry. Use 1-2 times per week as needed.
MASKS: DETOX & HYDRATING
Should everyone use a face mask? Abso-freakin-lutely! From dry to oily to combination skin. Whatever you are looking to enhance in your skin, a mask is guaranteed to give that boost. They are usually infused with minerals and all sorts of goodness = “most concentrated result driven products.” Vichy Double glow peel mask : This mask goes on like a gel and then starts to form ultra fine grains that buff the skin shedding all the dead skin and revealing supple, smooth, glowing skin. Along with their glow mask, Vichy launched two other mineral face masks; Quenching Mineral Face Mask and the Mineral Pore Purifying Clay Mask.The quenching mineral mask does exactly that, hydrates and soothes skin. While the pore purifying clay mask acts like a magnet that sucks out impurities.
The days I use these, I go more light on the next few steps. (i.e. my oils, serums and moisturizers)
STILL ON MASKS….
I’ve been an avid Shea Moisture user since the birth of my daughter in 2012. Their hair care products seemed to be the only solution for her growing mane! So, when I found out they had expanded into SKIN CARE, I nearly fell to the floor and died of joy <– if thats a thing –>
Mud masks are great for overall skin detoxification, oil absorption and pore-cleaning.I love using the Hydrating Mud Mask whenever my skin feels dry and dehydrated. It leaves my skin feeling both moisturized and soothed. The Clarifying Mud Mask is great for when my skin is clogged thanks to heat, humidity, sweat and sunscreen. When I am looking to revitalize the overall appearance of my skin tone I use the Radiance Mud Mask , this leaves my complexion smoother and . brighter to the tenth power plus its HYDRATING!
SERUMS
This next product shouldn’t come as a surprise. I discovered this in the new Shea moisture skin care line and haven’t been able to set it aside for weeks. This is a great serum for people who struggle with hyperpigmentation. If you have larger pores, it’ll tingle slightly and disappears within in a few minutes. Personally, I like that sensation because I feel like it means the product is really working. Ever since I’ve been using this, I have noticed a significant improvement . Though I use it for even skin tone , I’ve heard a lot of women use it to help with fine lines & glowing skin. This is one of those products that you’ll see results immediately after using it!
MOISTURIZE
