Saturday, June 2, 2012

Skin Care.

I have really sensitive skin and ever since I had my daughters, I have been acne prone. Wonderful, right? Ugh. Since I can only blame hormones and stress, there's nothing I can really do about it. I have never really found that magical product, that miracle face fixer... In fact, I've only found that most products worsen my skin or cause allergic reactions. Because I'm a girl of nature, I have been sticking to organic and all-natural products (and also because they are chemical-free!) I don't want to look at a product label and not understand the ingredients that I am reading. If I'm putting it on my face, I want it to be something I know and can trust. Is being all natural pricey? It can be but to me, it's worth it.
Right now, I use a pineapple enzyme scrub in the morning, followed by witch hazel as an astringent, and then topical acne gel (containing tea tree oil and a few other ingredients). For night, I do the same routine, however, I use a more powerful [willow bark] face scrub. It deep cleans and removes oils, dirts, and makeup much more effectively. I usually wash twice in a row at night. First to remove makeup, etc... then, I use my blackhead/white head tool (if necessary), wash again using a gentle wash to cleanse the face and remove anything that the tool may have spread. For moisturizer, I use a sensitive skin ultra hydrating face lotion.

3 comments:

  1. I have the exact same problem since I got pregnant 16 years ago. I didn't really have acne until after I had my 1st son. How does this routine work for you? Is your face clearing up? I'd like to know how to find/buy these products. Thanks! (btw MISS YOU!)

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    1. I purchased the acne gel from Amazon. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YLFHPS/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

      I purchase these two washes from Walmart usually:
      http://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Pineapple-Enzyme-Facial/dp/B001AYY38A/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1338860868&sr=1-1

      http://www.amazon.com/ALBA-ACNEdote-Face-Scrub-8-Ounces/dp/B003O3YXDK/ref=sr_1_3?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1338860900&sr=1-3

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