#1 Way to Clearer Skin!
My skin.
January 2023.
Consistency. That’s it.
Well, not everything, but consistency is a huge factor in maintaining the skin you desire. Yes, I’m going to share my routine and the products I use and love, but consistency is at the heart of the journey! 2023 started rocky and my skin showed! I had a random breakout on the right side of my face and it was bad. Irritated. Bumpy. Itchy. Scarred (because I couldn’t leave my face alone). Then I wondered if I was using too many products and if that contributed to the ongoing skin issues I was experiencing. I was using about 7-10 products per morning and evening routine. And that is a lot!
So then I scratched everything and returned to the basics. First up was getting my hands on a cleanser that kept my skin clear. Going through my skincare drawer and found an unused Clarify & Cleanse Bar from Good Molecules! I’d received a PR package from Good Molecules and the bar was my fave from it, which meant that I’d purchased another one, lol. Between the Clarity & Cleanse Bar, the Discoloration Correcting Serum, and the Niacinamide Brightening Toner, I was able to get a great start on clearing up my skin in 2023! The only problem is that I started noticing how dry my skin felt, even though it was super clear and moisturized.
After talking with Mercedes of Ixora Botanical Beauty, she helped me realize that I was over-moisturizing my skin, and not hydrating it enough. Still keeping my routine simple, I switched to the Donkey Milk Chamomile Facial Cleanser, Hydraquench Toner, and Donkey Milk & Argan Oil Moisturizer. When the colder months came, I began using the Hydraquench Toner in the morning and added the Seamoss & Centella Calming Gel Toner at night. Outside of sunscreen, this has been my routine for almost a year. You can shop with Ixora and get 15% off using my code (54DC1961D72) or clicking this link!
Consistency works!
If you’re still reading, some additional favorite skin goodies are below! While these are my personal opinions, I do earn commissions from qualifying purchases listed on this site.
Clean Skin Clean Club Towels. I have an auto subscription at this point. I never have to worry about any other items on the towels I’m using to dry my face, and I use them to wipe the sink down after washing my face. Win-win!
Compressed Facial Sponges. It’s truly amazing how much dirt and oil gets on our faces daily! Even when I haven’t worn makeup, this little sponge reminds me that the world is still dirty, lol. I use these nightly with my cleanser. This is a gentle, daily exfoliation that I give my skin. Again, another auto subscription here.
Microfiber headbands and wristbands. These have kept my edges and my elbows dry by keeping the water in the sink, where it belongs!
Mighty Patch by Hero. Whenever a random pimple appears, I toss one of these on and it pulls all the gunk out for me! I use the invisible patch during the day and let it breathe at night. If scarring has happened because I wouldn’t leave it alone, I’ll also use their Rescue Balm Post Blemish cream at night after cleansing.
Well, that’s all from me! My desire is to begin engaging you all more through this forum this year. I am in the homestretch for completing my Ph.D. and I look forward to returning to more public writing and sharing. Here’s to a great 2024!
Whitney