Nighttime – The Best Time to Nourish & Restore Skin!
Skin! Skin! Skin! I’ve always been into skincare, learning about and trying new products, and pretty much doing whatever I could to take care of my skin. Right out of college, when I didn’t have 2 nickels to rub together – I’d dig under the sofa cushions for change, so I could buy my night cream. Hahahaha – memories!
I’ve tried everything at least once (or at least it feels like it) . Some were a waste of money. Like the time I splurged and spent $300 on a small jar of La Mer night cream, because well….it was super expensive so I figured it must be good, right? Maybe for some – but of course I broke out like a teenager in puberty. Not cute.
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Here’s the Deal on Getting & Keeping Good Skin:
+ Good products DO make a difference, and they do help with fine lines & wrinkles, skin texture, clarity, discoloration, smoothness and glow.
+ The key is consistency with your skin care routine. Doing it “on and off” is honestly a waste of money. Set your day & nighttime routine and stick with it.
+ Skin Products are just one slice of the pie – that makes up “great skin.” Good products ENHANCE other important factors in the “great skin pie” like a healthy diet with lots of greens, and one that’s low or no-sugar, exercise, 7-8 hours of Sleep each night and of course not smoking, or going bat-shit crazy on the alcohol. 😉
Your Most Asked:
“What do you do for your skin??“
This is one of the most asked questions I get from other women both on the Blog and in person. I usually respond with an earful because I really, really love to help and share what I know, with the hope that it makes a positive difference in someone else’s life. That’s what drives me to do what I do.
Aside from living a healthy lifestyle, SPF-ing like CRAZY and Dr.’s office procedures like lasers, micro-needling and peels (I’ll blog about that next time – I know lots of you are interested)….. my At-Home Nightly Skin Routine is one of my BEST and most effective Secret Weapons! Here it is……
Shelli’s 5-Step Nightly Skin-Care Routine
.… 6-Steps including Cleansing – which I’ve included because I love it!
STEP 1: CLEANSE
My favorite Cleanser of all time, LifeLine Polishing Gel. It has tiny granules in it that gently scrub away the days dirt, oil and makeup. Gentle enough to use daily, it leaves skin feeling super clean and scrubbed in a good way.
STEP 2: RETINOL
I use SkinCeuticals. Retinol. Retinol is a topical that speeds the turn-over of new skin cells, reduces fine lines and wrinkles by increasing production of collagen, improves skin texture, fades age spots and softens rough patches.
It’s strong, so you’ll want to use it only every other day or 2 to start, working your way up to using it every night. Otherwise your skin will feel overly dry, tight and sensitive. Be SURE to SPF-up because it’ll make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
STEP 3: BEAUTY OIL
Beauty Oils in general, are filled with skin-replenishing anti-oxidants, and vitamins that protect and repair your skin. I use Vitner’s Daughter, which helps to restore skins balance, texture and glowy radiance. It’s a bit pricey, but there are other less expensive brands and travel sizes, so you can try!
STEP 4: RENEW & REPAIR SERUM
Promotes plumper, smoother, more radiant skin with a concentrated boost of free-radical fighting ingredients. I use True Botanicals, to help my skin look more hydrates and luminous 😉
STEP 5: EYE FIRMING CREAM
Every woman needs a good eye cream, and this one by LifeLine I love. It uses peptides derived from non-embryonic human Stem Cells to soothe, tighten, firm and lift. It really hydrates and softens the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles under the eyes!
STEP 6: MOISTURE LOCK MASK
I apply this True Botanicals Moisture Mask last – to lock in all of the goodness! It’s not a typical mask – it doesn’t dry, and it looks and feels like a cream, not a mask. Apply a thin layer over face, neck and chest – and sleep in it! The next morning, skin looks softer and more hydrated. Love!
Hope you all found this helpful! Take care of your skin and take care of YOU. The world is a better place with you in it 😉
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