My favorite skincare products, and tips for healthy, flawless skin
I am often asked what my skincare routine is; I’ll be honest, it took me years to perfect a routine that works for MY skin( I have combination oily/dry sensitive skin), and a lot of education on skincare.
While in college I worked for a Skincare Company (Tracie Martyn); where I will say, I learned so much about skincare and I believe that was my starting point to really understanding what my skin needed. With that being said, I know how to use some tools/techniques used for facials, and don’t have a “need” for professional facials unless I want a certain treatment I can’t give to myself. Below I have listed some of my skincare knowledge and products I currently use. Enjoy!
My 8 simple rules to flawless healthy skin-
- Avoid skincare products that are filled with parabens if you can – these ingredients are basically cheap product filler that are harmful for your skin – look for natural products.
- Never go to bed without washing your face and make sure there is no trace of makeup residue left on your skin.
- Wipe your phone down with antibacterial wipes as often as you can.
- Wear mineral sunscreen or a hat when exposed to sun to prevent UV rays from damaging your skin.
- Exfoliate your skin!! Exfoliate at least twice a week before bedtime to help reduce breakouts and remove dead skin cells and dirt.
- Make sure to drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day. Hydration is key for a glowy, clear complexion
- Change your pillowcase once or even twice a week.
- Always wash your face immediately after working out if you’re wearing makeup or not.
Products I currently love
- Khiels Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser – I am obsessed! It’s foamy, with volcanic ash to gently exfoliate and detoxify my skin.
- Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes– I have been using these since my teens and I don’t think I will ever change.
- Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream– The texture of this cream is heavenly, it adds hydration back around the delicate eye area to prevent aging. Point blank- heaven in a jar.
- Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance– The one and only skincare cream that I don’t break out from. Strange, because it’s a heavy moisturizer; the women at the dermalogica counter are always puzzled when I purchase this. Haha. I also love the vitamin C and other antioxidants in this product to help prevent damage and aging.
- Dermalogica Active Moist– This product is very similar to the Intensive Moisture Balance but it’s not as heavy and it’s oil free. So, for those of you with oily/ combination skin- I love this product and it works just as well for your skin type
- Khiels Midnight Recovery Concentrate – another one of those.. heaven in a bottle..this product truly helps the appearance and texture of my skin by morning. A little goes a long way with this product, well worth the purchase!
- Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment– it’s the best and its cheap. Win, win!
- SK-II Facial Treatment Mask– another one of those beloved masks from a great Korean skincare company. It instantly hydrates and gives your skin a radiates your complexion.
- Bliss Micro Magic– My all time favorite microdermabrasion scrub- once you try it you’ll understand. Fine volcanic pumice, vitamin E and soothing aloe- it’s like a refresh button for my face.
- Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask– this product is amazing! I use it before my shoots to help lift and firm my skin; it also leaves my skin incredibly soft!
Xoxo,
Sofia
