I'm not really one to delve
in to deep into the beauty world, because there are a millions of other
influencers that could probably help you (and know) a lot more. Hell, I'm still
wearing PRIMARK foundation over here - well it does get the job done. I really
like my skincare, so I thought I would put together a well concise layout on
what I currently use on my skin. My skin tends to fall into the category of
dry/ sensitive, so I have to be quite careful with what I put on my skin.
I must say I have gotten a
few compliments on my clear complexion and I'm not prone to spot as much,
however I have got some discolouration and uneven skin tone on my face. (This
is when some parts of my face are lighter than other sections) Discolouration
is very common in dark skin tones; I should mention that I also have a bunch of
light freckles on my cheeks.
The Science-y Bit
To
understand what I should put on my skin, I have to learn about my skin type. I
am dark skinned which means my skin tissues are filled with Melanin. Melanin
plays the part of absorbing and spreading the energy of UV lights that reduces
the risk to skin damage and in turn skin cancer. That's all lovely until you
realise that when you peel off a scab or get bitten, the skin tends to become
discoloured and become darker and therefore allowing dark spots called
inflammatory hyperpigmentation to occur. Which suck really. The old age myth
that people of colour do not need to wear sunscreen lotion! When sunscreen can
actually prevent pigmented areas from getting darker (daily use). If you
have sensitive skin like me just be careful and double check the ingredients in
the products you are using.
Christmas
presents are always a saviour in January, with all the cute little skincare,
bath bombs and body butters - it will definitely help you out on those skint
months. I've been loving this brand, actually I lied "obsessing"
if you like over the brand GLOSSIER, which has recently become available in the
UK yeah! The brands ethos and style just gives me an-easy-way-to-skincare vibe.
Let's talk about them...
GLOSSIER/Milk Jelly Cleanser
I
have to be honest I have only used to product a couple of times, so I can not
tell you it's long term benefits. It is essentially a cleanser that can be used
on dry skin to remove makeup and on my wet skin as a daily cleanser. The only
thing that concerns me is that it doesn't foam up but I did have found it
to be soft on my skin and as a cleanser it's not bad.
GLOSSIER/Balm dotcom
What
I really like about this balm is that it has multiple uses. It can be used a
lip balm or anywhere on your skin that is dry and chafed. It is a very handy
item to have in your bag because it can solve many of your daily skincare
problems.
NUXE/ Huile Prodigieuse
Continuing
with the theme of multipurpose products, this is a an oil I generally looked at
and thought 'Why in the world would I need this, if I have already got products
for each individual use?' But this dry oil is a keeper! It has so many properties
and one that I am super eager to try out is the hair treatment - put a decent
amount of the oil into your hair and leaving it for ten minutes before
shampooing. Needless to say, I for one wish I was told about this product
earlier. Just for the sheer fact that it can be used in my daily moisturising
routine after coming out of the shower.
Sanctuary SPA/ Hand Cream & BODY
SHOP/ Vanilla Chai Hand Cream
Everyone seems to forget the sheer importance of hand cream,
myself included. But when you walk into broad daylight after being stuck inside
all day and you see how ashy your hands are (especially in between your
fingers...nightmare) it's a different story.
Sanctuary SPA/ Hand Cream & BODY SHOP/ Vanilla Chai Hand
Cream
Everyone seems to forget the sheer importance of hand cream,
myself included. But when you walk into broad daylight after being stuck inside
all day and you see how ashy your hands are (especially in between your
fingers...nightmare) it's a different story.
When I was younger my sister politely expressed that "my hands were so dry I could light a match off of them" *stern unamused face* Overall I would recommend THE BODY SHOP hand cream just purely for the scent, it is just smells so good. For keeping your hands moisturised without being greasy the SANCTUARY SPA hand cream is great and also has a very lovely Shea butter & sweet almond scent.
*My Skincare tip*
To get rid of blackhead especially the annoying bastards at the
sides of your nose. Take a dental harp or bonny pins to a washed face and press
in a downward motion. Repeat until you can see the blackhead being removed...
and trust you will!
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