Aside from an encyclopedic knowledge of Judy Garland, classic movies, and music, I'm known for my obsession with skin care. I've been experimenting for years to find the perfect regimen and I don't think I'll ever stop.
Even though I've always been concerned about the health of my skin and it's appearance, it really kicked into full gear after a round of Accutane (an acne medication) that dried my skin out for life. Even though it has permanent damaging side effects, not only on your skin, but on your stomach, heart, mind, etc... I'm glad I did it because it got rid of my acne. However, it's painful just to exist with the skin I'm left with. But you'd never know it! Why? GOOD SKIN CARE PRODUCTS!
Even though I'm always trying new things and have my favorite staple products, over the last month or so, I've been embarking on a sort of research quest, trying to find some new products to try to return myself to human form...or something close to it.
Now, since there are SO many things to discuss and SO many products to talk about, I'm going to leave you tonight with one of my newest and greatest discoveries:
KORRES 3 in 1 Milk Proteins Cleansing Emulsion is a cleanser, toner, and eye makeup remover. It's extremely gentle on your skin and what I love about it (aside from the fact that it does everything it says it does) is that you don't need water to use it! Even though, I always splash ice cold water on my face to close my pores, I realize some people can't stand that (especially in the winter). So, this is my new standard cleanser, recommended to me by my Sephora girl, Lindsey, who you'll be hearing a lot about in these skin care and makeup posts! It sells at Sephora for $21 and it's a pretty decent size!
Hey love sorry to hear you had to go through so much with your skin, but I experienced some things myself !
ReplyDeleteRemember always work from the inside out !
I drink plenty of water, get rest, eat plenty of fruits & vegetables,including taking muti vitamins, yogurt and wheat germ everyday...Yeah sounds like grandma Lol but it works, also it's great for the hair and nails :)
For the skin on the outside I just use a natural soap of Neem, Coconut, or a Natural Black Soap, followed by an oil free lotion.
Some times if I had a long day, I'll do a Honey, Rose petal, or Queen Helene mask which is cheap and works every time !
Those are some pretty good suggestions. I personally, can't use soap on my face because of what it does to my dry skin :( But I know it works well for a lot of people!
ReplyDeleteps: Who is this? lol
I'm pretty sure after all the challenges you've had with your skin, you have a regimen that works for you now !
ReplyDeleteAlthough since you have dry skin you can try moisturizing soaps such as...Honey, Shea Butter, Goat's Milk, Mango, Cocoa Butter, or Olive Oil to name a few.
Remember I said working from the inside out...Multi vitamins for men along with fish oils help ! Such as Cod Liver, or Omega 3 6 9, but there are so many more ! Just make sure you read up on this, because some people are allergic !!!
Also make sure what you put on your skin, doesn't have drying ingredients in them !
P.S. I'm Theresa Keli's sister...Remember me :)
Hello love!
ReplyDeleteI have the opposite problem - oily skin. Before my mom passed she had me on the hunt for Abolene - it's like a grease that removes make up and dirt from your skin and moisturizes. On a whim I tried it - left my skin nice and clean and surprising not oily. I had never heard of it before - it's cheap (so not you) but I thought I'd share.
Love the blog - I have so missed these!
Tracy