Skincare Routine(ft. Soap & Glory)

Hello gorgeous!

This post has been on the top of my list because I always get loads and loads of questions on my ask.fm asking me about my skincare routine, how I keep my skin fairly clear and how to get rid of acne so I thought it was about time to share my skincare routine with all you girlies struggling with the burden that comes with puberty.

*Disclaimer: I have normal-to-combination skin*

Face Wash:

Soap & Glory Clarity Face Soap

I bought this product on a whim because I got tired of using the same face wash over & over & over again...
The little beads in this face wash makes for a mild exfoliator which is of course, a plus!


Moisturizer:

Day Cream:

L'Occitane Ultra-Matte Face Fluid

This product is perfect if you suffer from an oily t-zone(your forehead, nose & chin) and hate using blotting powder or blotting sheets throughout the day.
I was introduced to this product by my sister & I'll never go back.
It also has a faint smell of Johnson's baby powder which also attracted me to it..

Night Cream:

Soap & Glory Night in Shining Armour

Having a night cream & day cream isn't really essential to clear, beautiful skin but this is an optional step that I like to take! When you apply this cream, it'll feel so thick and uncomfortable but when you sleep on it, you'll wake up with baby soft skin!

Eye Cream:

Soap & Glory Super Eyes, Super Eyes

Just like night cream, an eye cream isn't an important step in your skincare routine, especially at a young age but I unfortunately suffer from extreme puffy eyes in the morning and this helps to minimize puffy eyes and dark circles.

Other: 

Bioderma Cleansing Water(Sensitive skin)

I honestly have no idea in which category to place this product since it's a 'cleansing water'(whatever that means...) but it quickly became an essential step for ME in my skincare routine since it cleans my skin from dirt & oils very thoroughly which helps reduce acne and pimples(since pimples are pretty much made from bacteria, oils and dirt. In conclusion, clogged pores).




My Zit-Zappers That I Swear By:

Soap & Glory Dr. Spot

I use this whenever I'm desperate to get rid of a pesky pimple and it honestly, works wonders. Using this on a pimple for around 3 days straight will make it completely disappear with no trace whatsoever!

Tea Tree Oil

It doesn't have to necessarily be from The Body Shop since it's only an organic oil but it's where I get mine from. If I'm having a bad skin day, I dilute a bit of this oil with water and put it on a cotton pad and rub it on my face like you'd do with a toner and taa-daa! I do not recommend doing that everyday since tea tree oil is very strong and quite drying and causes flakiness.



Tips for Beautiful, Clear Skin:

- A healthy diet. What you eat reflects on your skin so refrain from fried foods, foods that contain very high amounts of sodium, excessive amount of sugar and well, junk food.

- Rose water. Rose water cured my horrible allergies on my face in around 5 days! I used to put a fair amount on a cotton pad and clean my face thoroughly with it 3 times a day.

- Water is crucial. Not only for your health in general but for your skin. It clears your skin & gives you a healthy glow. 8 cups a day is ideal(2 Litres).

- A fixed skin care routine. Don't switch up your skincare routine very often, try to keep it for the longest period of time possible(if it's doing good for your skin, of course) but if you're like me and you get bored easily, switch it up every 2-3 months.

- SPF. Protection from UVA & UVB rays is VERY  important and I cannot stress it enough. Use at least a SPF 15 everyday, even if it's a gloomy day.

- Free yourself from stress. If you're a very stressed person, then it'll surely reflect on your skin in a negative way. Free yourself from stress by setting a to-do list, meditation, hot baths & showers, and reading.

- Vitamins. I recommend taking COD Liver Oil capsules once a day for your skin, hair & also, nails!



I really hope you found this post informative and take some of these tips into consideration!


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