Glowing Skin

One major regret in life for me is, I did not start skincare earlier in life. I am obsessed with my skincare regiment.

When I first started I was so bamboozled on the proper steps. What order do these products go? Is it moisturizer then serum or serum before moisturizer? Do I even need serum and a moisturizer? Can one substitute the other? What's a toner? 

 Let me help you :)

First, I always cleanse my face. One of my favorite face washes (hands down) has to be "Philosophy's Purity Facial Cleanser."  The milky wash that coddles as it cleanses, gently removing makeup and decongesting pores without stripping skin.

I personally switch up my cleanser during the week. My second favorite to use is Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash.

Two times a week I make sure to exfoliate. This helps cleanse out my pores and shed any dead skin.

My number one has to be DR. BRANDT SKINCARE microdermabrasion skin exfoliant.

Next, TONER!! Toners are meant cleanse faces and remove any excess makeup residue. This always helps balance the pH level in your skin also, helps control oil.  And because it is alcohol-free, this formula will not strip delicate facial skin of its own natural moisturizers.  Your skin will feel fresh and clean without tightness, dryness or stinging.

Toner dries and it is time for my amazing SERUM. 

The main reason you'd want to use a facial serum is to get added nutrients into deeper layers of your skin that a regular moisturizer is not able to reach. 

Algenist Retinol Firming and Lifting Serum is my number one.

Every once in awhile my skin looks and feels dull. Bliss's triple oxygen radiant protection energizing serum gives the best illumination and hydration ever.

Finally, Moisture!! 

Typically, your skin soaks up moisture to keep itself young and vital, but you lose the ability to do that as you age. Most commercial face creams are oil-based and work by blocking the release of water from the skin. Fine lines come from your skin cracking due to lack of hydration. I moisturize either morning or night to avoid build up of oil. 

 

Morning: Philosophy "renewed hope in a jar"

This product is lightly whipped and does not leave residue. Renewed Hopr helps with fine lines and pore reduction.

Night: Philosophy "Miracle Worker" Overnight 

Miracle worker overnight  is a age-resetting, anti-wrinkle moisturizer that works in perfect harmony with nighttime rejuvenation cycles to help visibly reset the age of your skin. This product has a cream texture, I can feel it penetrating into deeper layers of my skin. 

Hands down my all time FAV " Eye Cream is; Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm"

This rich, nourishing eye cream visibly diminishes signs of aging around the eyes, while decreasing the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.  Otherwise, known as " Magic in a Jar."