Living in Pittsburgh for the past two years I've learned that I have dry skin, which I never experienced living in The Bahamas. It was most noticeable during my first winter so I had to quickly learn how to improve my skin in two months testing different skin routines. The key that I have found was to use more than one product to help me get better-looking skin. I think I've put together the perfect combo for my dry skin which is shared below with the benefits of each one.
Morning & Night menu:
Skin wipes
This is my first step and the most important to me. I use the skin wipes to remove makeup and excess dirt that is on my face. This ensures that when cleansing my face the majority of the dirt is already off and my cleanser doesn't have to work so hard.
Cleanser
This is the second step in my routine. I use E.L.F daily face cleanser to remove dirt, impurities and any makeup that's left on my skin. It also helps to brighten skin with purified water and citric acid.
I was a bit skeptic about using oil on my face but I'm finding that using oil helps me to achieve a better complexion and clearer skin. I use Shiseido cleanser oil. What I love about this oil is that it can be applied on wet or dry skin. It has both mineral oil and grape seed oil which helps to maintain my skin's moisture by locking it into my skin.
Gel
Gel-cream is a must in my skincare routine. Dr. Jart + water fuse ultimate hydrogel is my favorite! I like to apply this on my cheeks and my forehead where I get dry the most. It creates a water cushion to keep my skin hydrated.
Moisturizer
We can't forget about the moisturizer. This is such an important step in any skincare routine. I like to apply this all over my face and even on my ears and neck. I use E.L.F daily hydration moisturizer because its packed with Jojoba, Alde, Shea butter, Cucumber, Antioxidants, Grape, Bilberry and Vitamin E.
Eye cream
I love using E.L.F's Illuminating eye cream. I use this in the morning and night, gently dabbing the cream over and under my eyelids to soothe and nourish my eyes.
Weekly menu:
Masks and scrubsI use masks/scrubs 1-2 times per week. I really love using mud masks, coffee scrubs, and Korean sheet masks. My favorite coffee scrub is from Skinny Fox Detox skin line "You make me Coco" and Purlisse blue lotus seed mud mask. Its perfect for helping me get a deeper clean.
Extras:
Daily concepts your facial micro scrubber.This little goodie came in my September 2017 Birchbox Subscription. This is the best part of my skin care routine honestly. It's designed with a pocket to slip your fingers in easily rotate it depending on which texture you prefer seeing that its different on each side of the scrubber. I love the rougher side. I feel like this is the perfect exfoliator tool for my skin.
