A few years ago I struggled with acne. To me it was a pretty horrible case of it and it wrecked havoc on my confidence, but I know mine was probably considered mild compared to others. If you are at all curious about that, I wrote a post on my other page, My Acne Struggle. For this post, however, I wanted to go through my skincare routine and mention the products I use. I know it is a lot, but it works for my skin. If you want to, use my routine as a guide and find what products work best for your skin.
The most important part of skincare and really the basic idea behind it is removing your makeup. Please do NOT sleep in your makeup. It is absolutely horrible for you skin. Without removing all the products on your face you are leaving all of it to remain in your pores and they are not breathing. When I go to the gym, I always remove my makeup with just a wipe. I really don't have a favorite brand of these at all. I just find it better to remove my makeup before I workout. On the nights that I don't I remove my makeup with the Simple Micellar Facial Gel Wash. This wash is so gentle and honestly works far better than any cleanser for removing makeup I have ever used. It leaves my face feeling moisturized and clean.
I personally always do a double cleanse of my skin. Because my skin is so problematic, I always go in with a second cleanser and my Clarisonic. For years I have heard all the beauty influencers rave about the Clarisonic and I completely understand why. It is such a gentle brush for your face but it really does clean it so much deeper. It usually has visible makeup on it after my second cleanse that the first just didn't get. I have the basic Mia 1 version and it honestly works so well for me.
As for my second cleanser, what I use may surprise you. I actually make my own cleanser with liquid castile soap, jojoba oil, distilled water, and Young Living essential oils. I use lavender, tea tree, rosemary, and frankincense. I found the recipe for this cleanser on Pinterest and will post a link to the recipe at the bottom to give the site credit. This cleanser is a foaming cleanser and it supports my skin so well! As soon as I started using it I saw a noticeable difference in my skin.
Once my skin is cleansed and dry I go in with a toner. I actually also make this toner. I use witch hazel, distilled water, and the same essential oils to make this toner. I found this recipe on Pinterest as well and will also provide the link to that. I just take a cotton pad with some of the toner on it and swipe it all over my face.
After my toner I go in with a serum. I just recently started using this Derma-E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum. My skin has some scaring and such from my acne battle, so I use this just to boost the healing of those. This serum has a nice light fruity scent. I honestly feel like it smells like Froot Loops.
I give my skin a couple of hours to soak in the serum before I go in with a moisturizer. Yes, even though I have oily skin I still use a moisturizer. Oily skin is simply overcompensating for a lack of moisture, so the best way to combat it is by moisturizing your skin. I have been using the Garnier SkinActive Balancing 3 in 1 Moisturizer. I also have been using the Soothing version of this moisturizer. Quite honestly I am not that fond of the soothing version. I only use that one when my skin feels like it needs a little extra TLC as it is much thicker. I love the balancing moisturizer. That is my go to moisturizer at night.
Lastly I go in with an eye cream. I know many people do not think that is a necessary step for someone that is only in their 20s but I personally think it is never too soon to start adding something like this into your skincare routine. I find it better to get into the habit early rather than late. I have been using the Mario Badescu Skin Care Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream and I love this as well. It really is just a basic moisturizer for your eyes and I feel it gives my eyes just the boost it needs.
In the morning I usually just go in with my toner and then apply my makeup. I know everyone is very different in their morning skincare routines. I feel this is all I need.
If you got through all those steps I applaud you! I know there is a lot there but honestly my skin has never looked better. Sure I still get breakouts from time to time but that is going to happen. Take care of your skin and you are sure to be glowing for many years to come. I know I already said it but I cannot stress enough how important it is to remove your makeup before bed. This is my routine every night. You do not need to go this extensive but at the very least use a makeup wipe and remove that makeup! Also make sure you are drinking enough water. I always find my skin starts to lack when I am not making sure I get enough water.
There is my skin completely naked. Not an ounce of makeup on and that picture was taken shortly after I had showered. I never would have shared a picture like this a few years ago when my skin was at its worst. Consistency is key and finding what works for you is so important. I hope this post inspired you to maybe tweak your skincare routine to what is right for you!
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(Where the recipes call for lemon oil, I substituted with Rosemary and Frankincense.)
Foaming Face Wash (when I went back to this article the page was up for review, but I still wanted to include it. Message me if you would like the recipe.)
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