SUFFERING SKIN
Winter skin is just absolute nonsense!!!!! Ooooo I hate dry skin more than anything, but I equally hate acne pron skin and I'm sooo very luck to have both. I am a esthetician and so you would think my skin would be flawless at all times. Well guess what ladies and gents its NOT!! The wonders of makeup can only do so much. So these are the things I have been using this winter to keep my skin some what stable and not look completely terrible while being naked...aka makeup free.
NIGHT TIME SKIN ROUTINE
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First and most important than anything is to drink plenty of water..your body, skin, joints, muscles and brain need water desperately. It is the lubrication in which everything depends on..our bodies are 90% water.
First and most important than anything is to drink plenty of water..your body, skin, joints, muscles and brain need water desperately. It is the lubrication in which everything depends on..our bodies are 90% water.
3rd : I use neutrogena acne stress control toner ONLY WHEN I HAVE A SERIOUS BREAK OUT or when I'm stressed hehehe,,,,this is very drying, it has salicylic acid so really good to kill bacteria that causes break outs. Even hormonal and stress caused acne too.
or... I use witch hazel toner on a cotton round on most days its very light on skin and not drying at all
4th : I use one drop of Este Lauder advanced night repair this product helps the skin truly absorb underneath instead of sitting on top. along with one drop of frankincense oil its a healing oil that will help rebuild the skin from the inside out. I love the smell some people hate it..sorry its still amazzzing!!
5th : I use active moist moisturizer all over my face and neck and a little dab will do not too much its concentrated and its oil free too.
6th : I use bare escentuals renew and hydrate eye cream its very thick and yummy and I put all over under eye and on top and above eye brow too. All that eye area gets a beat down and needs to be rejuvenated.
MY MORNING SKIN ROUTINE
1st : I use dermalogica special cleansing gel just to get any toxins and dirt oil that that built up in the night. This is great cleanser for any one who is acne pro and has a oil issue as well.
2nd :I use a norwex anti bacterial cleansing cloth to wipe away any residue.
3rd : I use loreal youth code texture perfector, to smooth any unevenness. It also keeps my skin from getting any dark spots. And makes my face so buttery soft without getting so slick the makeup slips off. anyone with uneven skin tone or uneven texture should use this it does exactly what is says it does. I'm a little bit in love!! I will have before and after pictures of my skin to show you!!
4th : I use active moist moisturizer {its active so that means I don't need to exercise right?? avoid eye area, never on my eye lids
Here are a list of other things I do and products I use and why I do them.
lemon sugar scrub- Cut a lemon in half and dip it in sugar...simple as that. This is a very effective natural scrub that is a brightening treatment. It will refine pores and lighten dark spots on skin. The vitamin C will help skin absorb treatments and moisturizer, This can be used every other day, it also promotes new cell growth underneath the skin.asprin and raw lemon- its a very concentrated acne cure. It is best to mix 5asprin and a tsp of lemon together. Then use on spots to pull all the bacteria out of the inflamed pores.The ingredient that makes the magic happen is salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps clean out pores and battle acne-causing bacteria. This will also make the ph high on your skin so to bring the ph back down use: baking soda and water as a scrub it will refine pores while also calming the effect of the chemical reaction. After this treatment do not use any other acne products just a light moisturizer and only do this once a week. side note baking soda as a scrub is amazing and can be used every other day.
dermalogica clean start line..bedtime for break outs-2.0% salicylic acid its acne cure and it works on spots use only on just acne spots and its very drying so make sure to also moisturize.
dermalogica multi power recovery masque - this has vitamins A,C,E and F I use it when my skin is very dehidrated it helps promote healthy tissue regeneration. It makes my face feel like a baby bum,,,just sayin!!
vasanti brighten up- this is has papaya enzymes, aloe vera, coconut, and panthenol. Its a brightneing scrub as well so it will help with any dark acne spots or scars. Its a very gentle scrub.
Micheal Todd pumpkin mask- it has obviouly pumpkin, gllycolic acids, proteolytic enzymes, and fatty acids this is a tightening mask. This will firm and improve elasticity. I believe it really makes a difference in how tight the skin looks and feels...only down fall is it looks and smell like baby food. But it works amazingly!
extra virgin olive oil- this stuff is just amazing sometimes I just add a little to my makeup remover if its being stubborn, or I use it with my moisturizer when my skin is dry. I also used it all over my body with all three pregnancies and didn't get any major stretch marks or scaring.
Also go to your local Ulta and get skin mapping done. They have estheticians there to help you find exactly what you need. If you live in my area and would like a facial I do offer them and its such an amazing experience. YOU will die and go to drooling heaven!! Everyone should indulge in one some day!
MENTAL NOTE: YOU, yes YOU,,,see that reflection in the phone, ipad , computer,,whatever it is you are reading this on...YOU are pretty inside and out, knowing that will always give your skin a natural glow!! I truly believe that we are all unique creatures. That no one should feel like they are not the most gorgeous thing created. I hope and wish and believe and pray that anyone who reads this starts to believe in themselves a little more. I hope that these tips help you in your skin care routine too. But most importantly remember that you are awesome just the way you are. Have a wonder filled week pretty ladies and gents!!!! always remember that you are so much more beautiful than you know!!!
xoxoxoxo Jaz