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People have different skin care regimen depending on their skin type while others do not just care at all. I try to pay more attention to my skin so I always take a good bath twice a day. Mornings and night and other times when it is really hot, I shower three times. I hate feeling sweaty.
I use African black soap which contains aloe vera, Shea butter, lemon camwood, honey and olive oil. I exfoliate at least once a week and I use coconut oil and Shea butter cream with sun protection factor. This Moisturises my skin very well. I do a steam bath once in two weeks and I drink at least three Litres of water everyday. This makes my skin clearer and detoxifies my system.
I use African black soap which contains aloe vera, Shea butter, lemon camwood, honey and olive oil. I exfoliate at least once a week and I use coconut oil and Shea butter cream with sun protection factor. This Moisturises my skin very well. I do a steam bath once in two weeks and I drink at least three Litres of water everyday. This makes my skin clearer and detoxifies my system.
My skin is not perfect. Even if I have skin regimen, night time and day time, I still get pimples and acne, but still it pays to clean your face before going to bed because it is exposed to all the dirt from outside. My beauty regimen are these. During daytime, I used a facial wash that I had been using ever since. I used the facial wash from IWhite Korea. Then I use Aloe Vera Moisturizer for my face. Sometimes I use a Belo Toner before moisturizer, but sometimes I skip the toner and go direct to using Moisturizers. I put BB cream before applying a thin and simple make up. During night time, i use my Iwhite Korea facial wash again, put on a toner and moisturizers with Aloe Vera ingredients from Nature's Republic. However, as they simply said, the best beauty regimen is drinking lots of water and sleeping at 10 in the evening and not staying up late.
Everybody have different skin treatments depending on their skin type. I am aware that for me to be able to take care of my skin, I must have the basic understanding of the type of skin I am having, because I wouldn't want a situation whereby I am using a total different regimen for it that is not suitable for it.
My skin type is an oily skin. And since I was a kid, I have understood that oily skin has a lot of sebaceous gland on it --- skin cells responsible for producing oil. And because of the oily nature, the skin is highly susceptible to sweat. With this knowledge, I have been treating my skin accordingly in a matter that suits it, like taking bath twice in a day, and if possible thrice depending on the sweat on it.
Additionally, after bathing, I clean my skin with towel and apply moisturizer to keep it supple so that it doesn't get dried up. I am not in exforliating my skin, I just treat it naturally and like how it has turned out over the years.
My skin type is an oily skin. And since I was a kid, I have understood that oily skin has a lot of sebaceous gland on it --- skin cells responsible for producing oil. And because of the oily nature, the skin is highly susceptible to sweat. With this knowledge, I have been treating my skin accordingly in a matter that suits it, like taking bath twice in a day, and if possible thrice depending on the sweat on it.
Additionally, after bathing, I clean my skin with towel and apply moisturizer to keep it supple so that it doesn't get dried up. I am not in exforliating my skin, I just treat it naturally and like how it has turned out over the years.
I use a sugar scrub on my face once or twice a week before I get in the shower. Once in the shower, I use a black pepper green tea scrub to get rid of pimples. After that, I put on lotion - if your skin is moist, the lotion is more easily absorbed, and it makes your skin so much smoother. Once a week, before the lotion step, I use a black coal nose mask to get the pimples off of there, and put on a tomato peel off face mask. All of these steps insure that I don't have many pimples, and my skin is always soft and smooth because of the lotion. You should also put on body lotion after getting out of the shower.
If you're overwhelmed by the seemingly infinite array of lotions and potions out there—and the added wrinkle that your best choices change as you age—you've come to the right place. With advice from leading dermatologists, we've created a core regimen for each decade, so you can enjoy complexion perfection (and a streamlined routine) your whole life long.
In Your 20s...
Now is the time to develop good habits to preserve your youthful glow, says Jennifer Linder, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. The one guaranteed to shore up your chances of gorgeous skin in the decades to come? You guessed it: applying sunscreen religiously. You might be noticing dryness for the first time, so a moisturizer is essential. If you're one of the many 20-something women who suffer from acne, you may see that it's shifted from the forehead and midface to the jawline, which means it's hormone related. The breakout treatments you've been using may now be too aggressive; it's time to switch to a less drying routine.
Your Face Basics
Cleanser
It's best to wash your face twice a day, but if you can manage only once, do it in the evening: Never sleep in your makeup, says Linder. Does your skin feel squeaky-clean after cleansing? Then you're stripping it of necessary natural oils, and it will eventually feel dry, tight, and itchy. Use a nonsoap face wash. For oily complexions, one with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide is a good choice. For combination or dry skin, try a creamy cleanser.
Moisturizer
Look for one with broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection and SPF 30. Linder recommends a moisturizer with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. To ensure that you remember to use it, keep the bottle near your toothpaste; apply it all over your face, neck, décolleté, and— whenever they're exposed—the tops of your ears.
Nighttime Treatment
Peptides (strings of amino acids) may have a role in preventing fine lines and wrinkles, so try a peptide serum with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. If you have acne or are already seeing signs of sun damage like sunspots (hyperpigmentation), use a prescription retinoid lotion or cream or a product containing retinol, the over-the-counter version.
In Your 20s...
Now is the time to develop good habits to preserve your youthful glow, says Jennifer Linder, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. The one guaranteed to shore up your chances of gorgeous skin in the decades to come? You guessed it: applying sunscreen religiously. You might be noticing dryness for the first time, so a moisturizer is essential. If you're one of the many 20-something women who suffer from acne, you may see that it's shifted from the forehead and midface to the jawline, which means it's hormone related. The breakout treatments you've been using may now be too aggressive; it's time to switch to a less drying routine.
Your Face Basics
Cleanser
It's best to wash your face twice a day, but if you can manage only once, do it in the evening: Never sleep in your makeup, says Linder. Does your skin feel squeaky-clean after cleansing? Then you're stripping it of necessary natural oils, and it will eventually feel dry, tight, and itchy. Use a nonsoap face wash. For oily complexions, one with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide is a good choice. For combination or dry skin, try a creamy cleanser.
Moisturizer
Look for one with broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection and SPF 30. Linder recommends a moisturizer with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. To ensure that you remember to use it, keep the bottle near your toothpaste; apply it all over your face, neck, décolleté, and— whenever they're exposed—the tops of your ears.
Nighttime Treatment
Peptides (strings of amino acids) may have a role in preventing fine lines and wrinkles, so try a peptide serum with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. If you have acne or are already seeing signs of sun damage like sunspots (hyperpigmentation), use a prescription retinoid lotion or cream or a product containing retinol, the over-the-counter version.
There came a time when I used to have an elaborate skin care regimen. I used to shell out hundreds of dollars on the best skin care products believing they would do miraculous things to my blemished skin. Literally it was a waste of time, money and hopes. I cut out doing the multiple step routine of face wash, toner, acne fighting creams (if needed), moisturizer. I even cut out doing masks. It’s all just a waste of money and lots of terrible chemicals (alcohol and perfume being the top perpetrators).
I just use mild soap and sometimes moisturize in areas when I am feeling dry or the skin is flaking. And that did much better things to my skin than ever before. Don’t feel the need to have multiple fancy products in your routine because it does not work for everyone.