How To Build A Skincare Routine

Hello Darlings,

Every year we make resolutions and try our hardest to stick to them. This time around I want to make it easier for myself to remember the things that I want to accomplish, long term and in my everyday activities. The simplest and oldest way to hold yourself accountable is the good old "checks and balances" system .

I kinda made it my own system and call it "check lists and life balancing". 

I will make lists for everything from random thoughts to wish lists and goals. 

While making a list of the things I need to make lists for ( I know right) I thought to incorporate this new "check lists and life balancing" into my beauty routine . So I made a check list of my daily,  weekly and monthly skin care rituals to help remember and track my skin needs.

And what good is a good idea without sharing it .

TIPS

learn your skin 

mark your calendar when you start a new product

don’t start more then 2 new products at one time

this will allow you to recognize what your skin likes and dislikes

change pillow case 3x per week (you don’t want Tuesdays dead skin cells on your face on Friday)

tie up your hair at night (oils and products from your hair and scalp can easily cause breakouts on your forehead)

Wash makeup off as soon as your day has ended

I have found this very helpful with the rest of my routine It allows more time for important nighttime  routine  steps instead of waiting until bed time when you are tired and rushing.

Drink more water

I know everyone says this but its science and facts so just do it . LOL 

SAMPLE ROUTINE  

Morning

  1. Wash face with just warm water or mild soup

  2. Tone (rose water, witch hazel, diluted acv)

  3. Daily enriching serum (vitamin C) (Hyaluronic acid )

  4. Moisturize

  5. Sun protection spf 35-50 depending on where you live

Night Time

  1. Remove makeup with proper cleanser (wipes, cream or oil)

  2. Wash face 2x with foaming cleanse

  3. Exfoliate (chemical exfoliation like glycolic toner)

  4. Treatment (hyper pigmentation, acne, anti-aging, moisturizing)

  5. Moisturize (pure aloe gel)

Mask (clay, sheet , gel )

Monthly Deep Exfoliation (microdermabrasion)

martha darling