Hello! Today I am writing a post because taking care of our skin is important! And that includes women, children, teens, and MEN! The hubs is very stubborn about skin care…but ultimately I have won him over to the good side. Here are some of my favorite products and why!
Things I look for in a product:
- Non-comodogenic: this means it will not clog your pores
- Fragrance-free/no fragrance added: Since I have pretty bad allergies and asthma triggered by certain scents and perfumes I’ve started to really pay attention to this more.
- It is going to be hydrating.
- I’m starting to become more concerned about some preservatives such as parabens.
Products:
- Apricot Scrub (with 2% salicylic acid)
- A great exfoliator
- can have a drying effect because of the acne medication in it…but honestly this is pretty mild compared to what is out there
- 10% benzoyl peroxide cream
- I might use this once a month or less (because my face serum is amazing)
- Careful because whatever you get it on it will bleach it
- I use this when I see pimples starting and just dab some on with a qtip
- facial moisturizer (lotion) with at least 30 SPF
- You really don’t need much more SPF, anything more than 30 will only give you minimal additional UV ray protection (so don’t waste your money on 80 SPF)
- Touch of C Face Serum (contains vitamin E & C)
A little goes a long way, one bottle lasts me about 3 months- This heps me keep my skin clearer–less zits, even during menses
- Contains jojoba oil and orange oil (so if you are allergic you may want to avoid!)
- Contains sodium hyaluronate which is hydrating and has anti-aging properties
- One of my classmates in pharmacy school developed this and she compounds it herself in a certified lab. She uses it on her face…so you know it only has the ingredients that are absolutely necessary.
- Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream for Sensitive Skin
- It is good for face and body
- Has a thick consistency–so you may want to consider lotion
- literally one of the creams that was developed and is used in some pharmacies to compound creams (it is a great base!)
- Great for eczema because it is so hydrating
- CeraVe healing ointment-smallest size
- I like this especially in the winter time or anytime there is a lot of wind because windburn is a real thing in NM.
- this size is like chapstick size so I can keep them in multiple places: purse, work desk, car…
- My hands instantly feel hydrated
- L’Occitaine shea butter one minute hand scrub
- It is so hydrating and great for exfoliation–helps when I have hangnails
- L’Occitaine shea butter intensive hand balm
- I use almost every night before bed, and obviously after the hand scrub
- L’Occitaine shea butter nail and cuticle nourishing oil
- only when I use the scrub, after the balm, and make sure to put on moisturizing gloves before bed
Morning ritual:
- Shower/wash face (about twice a week I use my apricot scrub to exfoliate)
- Pat face dry with cotton towel and apply about 3 drops of the face serum on hand then quickly rub them together and then apply to face and neckline–making sure to avoid eyebrows, lips, and eyes. Let dry.
- Sometimes, apply mascara/eyeshadow.
- Apply facial moisturizer with SPF about 2 pumps.
Evening ritual:
- Depending on amount of makeup I wore that day I either use makeup cleansing wipe (Costco is your best deal) and/or micellar cleansing water All-in-1/All-in-1 waterproof to remove it. Let my face dry.
- Apply my face serum. Let it dry.
- Apply my moisturizing cream.
Joyperks 