Today I am going to be spilling some of my skincare secrets to help achieve radiant and clear skin that’s as soft as a babies bum. My skin is combination/oily so I do breakout every so often, however the products I am going to tell you about have really helped calm these breakouts down and make them a lot more manageable. I have been using this exact routine now for about 4 months and have noticed a positive difference. Alongside the products I mention its also very important to drink plenty of water and have a healthy diet especially if you are going through a bad breakout. I drink way more water than I used to and I’m sure that’s helped my skin along the way.
Exfoliation/Cleansing
To cleanse and gently exfoliate my face I use the Kiehl’s ‘Blue herbal blemish cleanser’ which is a salicylic acid blemish treatment with frankincense and ginger root. Its aimed to combat breakouts and deeply cleanses your pores removing any dirt and oil. I bought this from the Keihl’s store for £19.50, which is quite pricey but definitely worth it in the long run. Its a really gentle formula as it doesn’t contain any micro-beads for a harsh exfoliation so it applies very smoothly and leaves your face feeling incredibly soft.
how to use : I wet my face with lukewarm water and apply a pea sized amount to my hands. I then massage it into my face using little circular motions avoiding my eyes. I do this twice a day, once in the morning and last before I go to bed.
Get That Hydration
Exfoliating can be very drying on the skin so after I have cleansed and dried my face I will take my FAVOURITE serum, which has changed my life! I use the Kiehl’s ‘Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing serum Concentrate’ which aims to plump skin and inject it with rehydration. I purchased a 75ml bottle of this for £54. I know that is very very expensive for a skincare product. I had never used a serum before this but always liked the idea of it as this one reaches 10 layers deep into your skin to really fill it with hydration making it appear radiant. Whereas some moisturisers etc just lie on top of your skin and maybe only reach the first layer. I noticed after the first application the lovely moisture this serum gives to my skin.
How to apply: I take a pea sized amount on my fingertips and using a dabbing motion i will press this into my skin gently.
Feel the moisture
For moisturizer I swear by the Simple ‘Purifying Cleansing Lotion’. Its easy to purchase from most places and reasonably priced. I’ve been using this Lotion for many years now and can’t recommend it enough, it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. I got mine from Boots for £3.80 and it lasts so long.
How to apply: I take as much as I feel i need and just evenly massage it into my face.
Face Mask Fun
I will use a face mask between 2-3 times a week depending on how bad my skin is that week. my favourite face mask at the moment is the Lush ‘ Mask of Magnaminty face and body mask‘. This is a peppermint mask (smells like mint choc chip ice cream) and helps fight breakouts. I bought this for £7.95 for 125g which has lasted me quite a while so far. I would definitely recommend this product as it not only helps your skin feel amazing but its also a fun thing to do when your bored haha! the colour of it is bright green too so if you want to look like a the grinch or my personal favourite Elphaba from wicked then GO FOR IT!
How to apply : I apply a generous layer over my face, avoiding my eyes. leaving it on for 5-10 minutes then washing it off with lukewarm water. (I apply moisturiser once taking the mask off just to re hydrate my face)
Hope these tips helped !:)
Thanks for Reading,
Courtney xx
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