Growing up I knew nothing about skincare let alone wearing sunscreen outside of going to the beach. During the pandemic my skin went crazy and my routine of African black soap and coconut oil, I know you all are cringing, yes coconut oil was not cutting it. My face would be burning on my way to work from the glare from the southern heat in December, yes it’s hot during Christmas in the south sometimes 🙂 About a week before the pandemic before my office sent everyone to work from home, I’m washing my hands in the bathroom sink and I look up and my skin looks like 50 year old woman. Omg was my response like I have to get this skin together because I can not walk around like this. Hence my journey to the perfect skin care routine, yep a whole 3 years later, I think I have it, maybe kind of.
If you’re anything like me you’ve scoured the internet for suggestions, asked friends and family about what they use and still maybe be a little confused so here a few things I learned when I started this journey. Now I’m not a skincare influencer or expert but sharing what I learned in the beginning. If you have any major issues like hyperpigmentation or acne scars or severe acne, I would recommend a seeing a dermatologist that can help guide you on that journey.
A few drops (tips) to get you started
- Figure out you skin care type first – it’ll help you choose the right products
- KEEP IT SIMPLE – a good cleanser, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen is all you need to get started.
- YES you must wear sunscreen EVERY day even if it’s raining or cloudy. So much of skin damage and aging is caused by the sun that you probably are unaware of. It’s non-negotiable!!!!
- CONSISTENCY – do your skincare routine morning and night – you’ll thank me later
- Don’t get overwhelmed, there are soooo many products and advice out there, it’s easy to get confused. Figure out what works for you and stick to it friend.
A few products that helped my dry combo acne prone that helped me:
Sioris Day By Day Cleansing Gel
Good Molecules Clarify and Cleanse Bar
Marine Hyaluronic Moisture Lock Serum
Elta MD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
Remember your first priority should be taking care of you and when you look good, you feel good too so I hope these tips can help you get there.
love always,
Image credit: Photo by Houcine Ncib on Unsplash