Skin Overhaul ~

 

Truth is I look pretty tired when my skin is not looking 100%. I rarely wear any foundation therefore I tend to rely heavily on the natural state of my skin. The only place I slap on concealor is usually under my eye and angry red spots. However with all the commitments I have on my plate right now & the daily running around in the burning hot weather, I’ve noticed my skin looking more tired and more uneven. I’ve found new pigmentation spots, darkening of existing freckles and a more dull skin quality. Also, I cut down on my exfoliation for the past month to allow my skin to regenerate and found that my skin was getting more oily as a side effect.

Well, I couldn’t take my dull, tired looking skin any longer and decided to embark on helping my skin get glowy and looking more alive. I took out my Clarisonic Mia which I stopped using because the last time round, my skin was pretty dry and sensitive ( skin condition always changes so you have to be more aware of your skin’s current situation). I’ve found the Clarisonic Mia to work wonders in just 1 week of daily usage. My skin is looking more fresh and vibrant and my facial products feel like they are sinking into my skin instead of just forming a layer on top of my dead skin cells.

I also use Kanebo Silk Peeling Powder for added exfoliation strength when I use my Clarisonic and I cannot rave about this wonderful product enough. It cleans the skin and leaves it so fresh afterwards with no allergic reaction.

Also I switched up my toner and am using an old favourite – LUSH Eau Roma Water. It’s so refreshing and light and makes my skin feel soothed and comforted. If you have very sensitive skin I highly highly recommend this as a toner or a facial mist. Your skin will love you for using it!

Lastly, I’m using my Avene 50+ Sunblock for added protection against the crazy UV rays. With all the exfoliating action going on and the hot hot weather, I better protect my skin or all my hard work will be for naught. I’ve started using hats again and I even bought a pair of sunglasses from Cotton On to protect my eye area.

Call me fanatical but I really think using the Clarisonic Mia once everyday along with the Kanebo Silk Peeling Powder ( 2-3 times ) a week along with daily usage of Lush’s toner and sunblock has brought back much needed radiance to my skin.

I think my skin is looking a lot softer after 2 weeks of my project skin overhaul but I will have to go easy on the exfoliation soon. Good to let my skin and new collagen grow too.I hope you have a good weekend and hope this entry will help those of you who need to bring back a glow to your face. Let me know how it goes!

Love, BlovetBeauty