My quarantine skincare regimen worked really well in the beginning. I was at home and able to give my skin the extra TLC that it needed. But fast forward 5 months later and all of a sudden my typically normal skin became dry and patchy! 😩
Having slightly dryer skin between seasons is normal for me but what I was experiencing was insane! No matter what I did, the skin on my nose, between my brow, around my mouth, my chin and even under my eyes were extremely dry, I looked crazy! I had to take a step back, re-evaluate my products and eliminate anything that was too harsh and was stripping my skin.
Exfoliating in the PM became key for me in order to remove dead skin cells. I switched to a non-drying daily cleanser, started using an oil moisturizer, went back to using vitamin c in the am, stopped being lazy and applied my sunscreen daily. I also contacted my doctor regarding under my eyes and it turned out to be allergies. He gave me prescription eye drops and I started using a gel based cream which worked wonders. All in all, with the product combination that I’ve been using, my skin has been doing well. Baby girl still needs some work but consistency is key!
Introducing my quarantine skincare saviors!
1. Tata Harper Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser– Great for buffing the skin and removing dead skin cells.
2. True Botanicals Nourishing Cleanser– A balancing cleanser that leaves your skin feeling clean and hydrated without stripping it. I used this daily and love it.
3. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with aloe, herbs and rosewater- It can be used as a toner or refresher, it’s moisturizing and smells great.
4. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye gel-Cream– This literally saved me and gave the skin under my eyes the moisture that it desperately needed.
5. True Botanicals Repair Serum– The perfect night time serum for combating dryness, dull skin, fine line, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
6. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension– A suspension of vitamin c and hyaluronic acid. I used this in the AM mixed in with my Caudalie serum.
7. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum– This serum smoothens and brightens the skin. It has a silky texture and feels great on the skin.
8. True Botanicals Radiance Oil– This oil is super moisturizing, reduces the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles and smells amazing.
9. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40– Not only is this sunscreen light weight but it doubles as a primer.
10. Tatcha Pure One Step Camilla Oil Cleanser– Perfect for everyday makeup removal.
11. Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum– I just started using this serum and so far, I love it. It’s moisturizing and is supposed to reduce the appearance of dark spots and refine pores.
