Lessons In A Lovely Life [ON HOLD]

skincare products and routine

ok so by far the most requested tips so far have been for skincare, so that's what I'll start with!

my first tip is (sorry makeup lovers) to wear minimal makeup during heavy breakouts. I know that a lot of you guys love to wear makeup, and I have absolutely no problem with that and actually love to play around with makeup myself. However, makeup has been proven to clog pores and cause blemishes. Therefore, I recommend a light foundation or no makeup at all for regular school days, and save the more extravagant makeup for special occasions. For those of you who wear makeup on the daily and experience acne, try to gradually lessen the amount of makeup you wear.

But obviously, cutting down on the makeup won't solve all of your problems, which is why I'm going to share my skincare regimen and the products I use.

The first step in every skincare routine is to wash your hands. Applying cleanser with dirty hands defeats the whole purpose of washing your face, because you will be smearing dirt and germs into your pores.

The first product I use is Aveeno Active Naturals cleanser. I apply this product twice a day, in the morning and at night.

First: put 2-3 pumps on your hands and rub the cleanser into your face. DO NOT add water yet. Instead, let the cleanser sit and soak into the face for about 1-2 minutes, like a face mask. You should feel a cooling sensation on your face skin, which signifies that the cleanser is working. Be sure to apply multiple layers in the areas where your acne is most severe.
Next: wet your hands and rub the water into your face, allowing the cleanser to make suds. Then, let the cleanser sit and bubble for another minute.
Next: rinse your face by splashing water onto the cleanser until it's all gone. Then dab your face dry with a clean towel.

The next product I use is Clean and Clear Morning Burst Acne Scrub. I usually apply this product once a day in the morning, but apply it more frequently as needed.

This product is used for deeper cleansing and exfoliation.
squeeze a modest amount onto your hands and rub into the skin. Concentrate on the areas where you have peeling/dead skin. Once you feel you have exfoliated enough, rinse and dab your face dry.

Another tool I use for exfoliation is the Neutrogena Wave Sonic.

This tool comes with circular pads that have a rough texture meant for exfoliation. When the Wave Sonic is turned on, the pad will spin and vibrate, taking any dead skin clean off. I have a lot of dead skin that collects on the bridge of my nose, and this is the quickest way I've found to remove it.

For times when your acne is too stubborn, and cleanser and acne scrubs just won't make the cut, I recommend (you guessed it)... Proactiv!

There's definitely a reason why this stuff is recommended by pretty much every dermatologist. That's because it can soothe even the most irritated of skin. HOWEVER, I would only try this product if all else fails. It has strong chemicals in it that may not be good for sensitive skin.

IN ADDITION, if you do use this product, DO NOT dry your face afterwards with a towel. The chemicals in Proactiv act as a sort of bleach that will take the color out of fabric. Therefore, you should dry your face with bath tissue or paper towels, and be careful around clothing.

Finally, I wanted to offer some remedies for oily skin. My first solution is OCuSoft cleansing wipes.

These say that they're meant specifically for the eyelids, but it can actually be used for any part of the face.

For those who don't wanna buy these (the price is kinda steep), I have a really easy at-home remedy for oil as well.
What you'll need: 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 cup water
Step 1: pour the vinegar and water into a container.
Step 2: shake the solution vigorously for about one minute to mix the two together.
Step 3: use the solution to dampen a cotton swab and dab the solution across your face

Those are all my tips!! I hope this was helpful! Bye for now, my lovelies!! :) stay beautiful ❤️

<3~ Caroline