If there is one thing to point out on what I never really bothered about growing up, it would be taking good care of my skin. I would say that I was blessed with fairly good skin. I never had pimples throughout high school (maybe the occasional zit on my nose) despite bad sleeping habits and my habit of picking and pressing my face whenever I have the chance.
However, things changed after I hit my twenties. Pimples would pop before my menstrual cycle, my pores has also enlarged due to me using make-up on a daily basis and I start noticing the forming of oil seeds (which is so hard to get rid off and is also a sign of poor skin health). There was once i had a break out on my forehead and me constantly picking on it, made it worst. Gone was skin glory days and I had better start taking care of my skin.
So I have been sticking to this beauty regime for almost a year now and I think its safe to say that it has helped my skin condition improve.
1. Removal of Make-up
I make sure I remove all my make-up with a cotton pad, wet tissue or cue-tip before i sleep no matter how tired I am. I use the
silky girl gentle eye make up remover to remove my eye liner and it works well, it is inexpensive as well about myr 15.
2. Cleanse
I cleanse my face twice a day, in the morning when i wake up and at night. I have tried all kinds of facial cleansers and i think this suits my skin best,
Clinique's facial soap, it removes all traces of make up without drying my skin. You can get it from any Clinique counters, or Sephora, where i get mine now (same price plus loyalty points = win win). I like that it lathers up too, I cant stand soaps that have no lather. It retails for myr 63 and lasts me for about 4 months.
3. Moisturize
Growing up I never saw the need of moisturizing until now...I cant skip this step especially cause most of my day is spent in an air conditioned place. I do this right after i cleanse everyday and before make up. (i skip the toning part as my soap bar removes all my make up, but if I have the extra time that day i will use my facial essence to tone) I use the
Dramatically Different Moisturizing gel
by Clinique. I love that it comes with a pump, makes it easier and more hygenic. So i squeeze a tiny bit onto my hands and i massage it unto my face until it is completely absorbed and it leaves my skin feeling soft and velvety. It costs myr 170.00 but a 125ml bottle goes a long way. If you have dry skin, the Moisture Surge is very good too.
4. Exfoliating and Masks
I do this at least once a week. I grew up using and really liking the St. Ives Apricot Scrub until I read that its a product that dermatologists cringe upon because the apricot seeds is very rough leaving microscopic cuts in your skin that is bad. It kinda makes sense to me, so I have ever since avoided it on my face.
Now, I use a neutrogena exfoliating wash and also the
ginvera marvel gel. I like the latter because its very gentle, and you can see your dead skin and dirt forming after you massage it on your face. :) From time to time, I also use sheet masks.
I also try eating food that is good for my skin such as almonds, natural yoghurt, fruits and drink lots of water.
If you don't have a beauty regime, you should and its never too late to start! :D
