RoutineHumans are creatures of routine. We take the same roads to work everyday. We eat meals around the same time. We walk our dogs along the same stretch of sidewalk in our neighborhoods. We go to the beach every summer. Why should our routine for skin care be any different? I'll admit, I was guilty of skin care ADD once upon a time. I'd try one cleanser and then jump to another when the first failed to provide adequate results. I was guilty of skipping routine altogether. I'd only wash my face and do nothing else. I'd wash my face and use harsh creams. All to no avail. My skin was TERRIBLE. That is, until I went natural. So, here is the routine that saved my skin: 1. Wash 2. Apply Toner 3. Moisturize I know. Super simple, right? These three easy steps are what made my skin so much healthier. Well, these steps combined with completely different skin care products. Oh, and the routine of doing this every morning and night. Routine is super important if you want to save your skin! Skin Care Products MatterThe products that you use on your skin really matter. I've used everything. When I say everything, I mean it. I went through most of my teenage years using harsh, chemical ridden cleansers from the drug store. I bought into what they were selling wholeheartedly. I convinced myself that this product would be the one to work for me every time I spent north of $15 on a bottle. Oh, was I wrong. I used gel cleansers, cream cleansers, cleansers with 'energizing beads', foaming cleansers, and cleansing pads. Here's the thing, though. I have SUPER sensitive skin. I needed something that wasn't so harsh. I was looking in ALL the wrong places. Luckily, I finally struck gold and discovered what works best for me. I needed something that was both gentle and natural, and I found it. Here's what I use: 1. Coconut Oil or Honey 2. Witch Hazel 3. Homemade Moisturizer Here's What I DoCleansing with honey requires less work. I use an all natural, raw honey for this. All you do is wet your face and use the honey as you would any other cleanser. Work it into the skin and rinse. Honey is a great option because it has antibacterial properties and helps to balance the oil in your skin. As an added bonus, honey has healing properties. This will come in handy if you want to heal old acne scars, sunburn, or chapped skin. Step 1: Cleanse For this step I choose one of two methods. I can oil cleanse or wash my face with honey. Either is a great option. For oil cleansing, I use my trusty coconut oil. This stuff is incredible. It has antibacterial properties and it heals and moisturizes my skin while it's cleaning it. That's a win-win all around. Don't know what oil cleansing is? I'll be making a post on it later, stay on the lookout! Step 2: Apply Toner For this step, I use witch hazel. I absolutely love this all natural toner. It cleans the skin, tightens the pores, and helps with clearing breakouts. Not to mention, the one that I use smells incredible. Step 3: Moisturize For this step, I choose to use a moisturizer that I have made myself. It is a mixture of coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and a few choice essential oils. I'll be putting up a DIY recipe for it soon. You can also use just coconut oil, any other moisturizing oil, or any other natural moisturizer. So, there you have it. That's how I keep my skin healthy and clear. Routine and natural products. Do you have a skin care routine that works really well for you? Share it in the comments below!
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