Skincare.
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| My Beauty Essentials |
This is something that is often
neglected by many. I believe that if we want to have great skin, then we should
invest in it, and not take it for granted. Along with these you must cultivate
a happy disposition and healthy lifestyle. Beauty comes from within and it
radiates out in our aura more than we perceive, so it is as important as your
regimen. As we all know having flawless skin is the key in achieving great
looks with or without make-up, so as early as possible let us take good care of
our skin.
Surprise! Surprise! I am very excited to share with you the products that I love and
I indulge in. First, I prep my skin with double cleansing method. What is
double cleansing method? It is a process where you use two types of cleanser to
deeply eliminate make-up, sebum that clogs your pores, excess oils and other
water-resistant products. This method has a reverse effect on oily and
combination skin like mine. I was reluctant to try it at first but my skin care
consultant explained the whole process and how it works. She then gave me samples of the products to try and I told
myself why not give it a shot. I have nothing to lose if they don’t work then I
don’t have to buy them. I can just go back to my regular cleansing regimen.
Four weeks later I was able to feel the
difference in my skin, it’s no longer excessively oily and it became more
supple and glowing. I didn't regret giving them a try!
Below are the types of
cleanser that I use:
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| My Cleansing Essentials |
· L'occitane Imortelle oil make-up remover- I apply this on my
dry face (not pre-washed) and massage it in for at least 2 minutes, then I
start adding warm water and it will start to emulsify where it turns the oil
milky while massaging your face.
I then add,
· L'occitane Imortelle Precious cleansing foam
or Ole Henriksen Truth Gel Cleanser
and massage it in again for another minute before rinsing with warm water.
* Tip: Massage face
using a circular motion only. Use middle and ring finger, they have the most
ideal amount of pressure that could help avoid wrinkles. Focus on your most
oily or problematic areas (in my case, my nose and forehead areas).
Then I pat my face with towel to dry
and then apply my toner.
· L'occitane ImortelleEssential Water.
(this is optional, according to some skin care expert they do not recommend
using a toner as it dries up the skin which make sense as some contains
alcohol) This one that I'm using is alcohol free, enriched with Imortelle
floral water and organically derived hyaluronic acid.
Next is the crème de la crème! For my
eyes, I use two products.
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| My Eye Essentials |
A wrinkle targeting product which I use
during night time or if I am attending an event, is:
- Kate Somervillle wrinkle warrior eye gel, this product is amazing, they were launching this brand when I tried it. They applied it at the back of my hand, and after few minutes I noticed my skin where it was applied was instantly smooth and plump. I went back and ask for a sample to further test the product and boy it did not disappoint!
The other product I use is:
- L'occitaneImortelle eye balm which I mostly use during day time to moisturize my skin and to prevent it from wrinkling.
After these, I use:
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| My serum and face oil |
· Ole Henriksen Truth Serum-
to prevent wrinkles, promotes collagen production, and minimizes my
pores.
At night I use,
· L'occitane Imortelle Divine youth oil- these helps balance out my oil production especially in my
T-zone areas. It also promotes healthy glowing skin as it works on fighting
visible signs of aging.
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| My face cream |
Lastly,
· L'occitane Harmonie Divine Face Cream, this works wonders in resurfacing my skin. I was chatting
with my sister Niña (who lives in Australia) when I found out that she's also
using my fave products and brands. I was surprised to learn how we love the
same things! It was like finding a best friend and a partner in crime. We’re
indeed sisters!
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| My sister Nina |
I was using an Imortelle Divine lotion
when she introduced L'occitan Harmonie Divine Face Cream to me. I told
her, “Oh my sissy, I can’t indulge in that, because it might break the bank.”
But when she came for a visit last December, I saw the results with my very own
eyes and I'm sold! I asked for samples to give it a try. In matter of days I saw
the difference. Right after I finished my Divine lotion I got myself a full
size.
Now, as days go by, my skin just keeps getting better and better. It has the power of Immortelle Millesimee essential oil from a flower that never fades and red algae "Janea Rubens" which has the ability to eternally regenerate.
As I age, I have realized that it is
important to invest in a good skin care to maintain your skin and to age
gracefully. When it comes to taking good care of your skin, the use of sunblock
is as vital as your other routines to prevent harsh UV rays and radicals which
cause skin damage. It is not only used to stop signs of aging but it will save
you from skin cancers too.
My most trusted product for this is:
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| My Body Essentials |
As part of
my skin care routine I use:
· Olay Body wash or L'occitane Vervienne Shower Gel, and L'oocitaneVervienne Lotion and my most
recent go to is Nivea CoQ10 lotion. I fell in love with
how smooth my skin feels, and how nice my skin smells with Nivea lotion. And of
course, don't forget to put on your sunscreen!
I am also convinced that as part of
your skin care, you should also invest in good foundation as a base for your
make up that will act as your second skin. I will do a separate post for this
though, so please do watch out for it.
These sums up my skin care regimen and
my beauty essentials. Always remember that our ‘skin chemistry’ are uniquely
different so it is important to know your skin and needs first. Always ask for
trial samples first before splurging on it, especially if it is pricey, unless
they are willing to do return and/or exchanges for you. It took me a while to
perfectly find my custom concoction for my skin's needs but it’s all worth it.
Good luck and have fun in finding your own personalized concoction that will
work for your skin chemistry and budget! Let me know of your interesting
stories or product discoveries that might be helpful for many of us. Just post
them in the comment section below. Thank you so much and Ta-ta!
‘til my next post.
Theresa
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