Dry hands 🦠🖐🏻😷

Aquaphor - Aquaphor Healing Ointment Ok guys, I’ve heard about this a lot and my skin is so darn dry that no moisturizer lasts overnight. My skin ends up extremely dry and flaky and red the next morning and nothing is helping me heal or improve my skin. Everything I’ve tried kind of just helps short term and is good in the moment, bust still wears over time, so I’m going to try slugging! What is slugging? I wasn’t sure, so I googled what it really was and Byrdie said, “Slugging is a K-Beauty skincare trend which includes coating your face in petrolatum or Vaseline. This prevents transepidermal water loss and keeps moisture in your skin.“ This sounds like it would be worth a try, I am a side and tummy sleeper so I’m hoping that it doesn’t get all over my pillow. I’m only putting the Aquaphor on my chin area because that’s the only area where I feel I need it. I’ll keep updating as I keep doing it, but I’m really hoping this saves my skin! *morning of day 1: it worked! I just woke up and looked in the mirror and I didn’t see any flakiness!!!! I’m gonna keep trying it for a few days to see if I can really get that patch permanently fixed, I’m so excited! I’ve had that darn thing for years in the winter. *morning of day 3: WOW MY SKIN IS SMOOOOOOOTH AND SO NOT DRY! The only annoying thing is trying not to get it on my pillow since I’m a side/tummy sleeper but this is really working for me! And this is great because I meant to purchase hand cream, got this instead, and had no idea what to do with it until I heard about slugging.

So after being home for what seems like forever, i’ve suddenly had a flair up of my eczema. It started off on my eyelids for a few months, then with quarantine, it started spreading in my left cheeks, my forehead was extremely dry and cracked, then all over my face. I used to not be sensitive with my acne skincare products, but the more my eczema got worst, the more sensitive my skin would get. Even a splash of water would irritate my skin. I stopped doing my regular skin care routine for a while, it was not doing me good with a compromised skin barrier (which is what eczema is). So this is what has been working for me, after trial and error, these two products together helped clear up my patches, and decrease my redness. Still a little flakey, but not as flakey as it was initially. I start off by cleansing my skin with CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser it’s the only gentle cleanser i have. It still irritates my skin a little sadly, but i try to cleanse less, so usually PM only. And I would rinse my face with just water in the AM. Don’t feel the need that i should spend on another cleanser, since it’s hopefully just temporary until my skin barrier gets stronger. - then i would slather CeraVe - CeraVe Moisturising Cream all over my face on damped skin, avoiding my eye area. Its so thick and perfect for my extremely dry skin. Its so soothing and the ingredients are the best. It’s very hydrating, but just not thick enough for my eczema prone skin. Which is why i follow up with a thin layer of Aquaphor - Aquaphor Healing Ointment prior to doing this, i would wake up with flakey dry skin in the morning, as if all the hydration has disappeared during my sleep. But this ointment helps lock in the cream and keeps my skin hydrated until the morning. Its great for everything tbh. I would also put this on my eyelids since i have redness there as well. (Side note: i’ve been using this for my cracked lips for years, it’s the absolute best for drugstore lip balm). But if you have those bad days where your lips gets extremely dry to the point that you don’t know what to do anymore and your regular lip balm that you’ve used for a lifetime does not work, i would recommend #La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast levres[products]#[FiveStars] you wake up the next day as if nothing has happened, you get completely healed lips. I swear by it!!! It’s very thick, with a mat finish, it’s nothing like other lip balms ive used before. It also contains great ingredients such as panthenol which is great for repairing. The less is better for eczema prone skin, and i hope these two holy grail products of mine works for you too. You really need patience, and so far i am loving the results. My patches has gone away and my redness is slowly calming down. I thought i would need a whole new routine but i will stick to this for now.

Recently, I have been experiencing terrible breakouts around my cheek, ear and jawline area. They are super painful and when they heal they leave behind terrible dark spots. This has taken a serious toll on my mental health and self esteem. If there is any products, diet of habits that you recommend for my struggle with acne please let me know. Thank you! These are the products I use in the Am: PLANTS FOR SKIN - African Black Soap Face and Body Bar THAYERS - Witch Hazel Astringent CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 Pm routine: PanOxyl - Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength THAYERS - Witch Hazel Astringent Cetaphil - Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream My exfoliants: TATCHA - The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder THE BODY SHOP - Vitamin C Glow-Revealing Liquid Peel Products I used in the past (that didn’t work) CeraVe - SA Smoothing Cleanser CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser bliss - Glow & Hydrate Day Serum bliss - Renew & Smooth Night Serum The Ordinary - Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%

When it comes to a one-stop shop for everything beauty, ULTA Beauty is the first venue that pops into my mind. The store has a mind-boggling range of brands for every budget. I just recently purchased two items from the store that I have found very suitable for me: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for my body and Kloran rose SOS serum for my scalp. The rich body cream gives relief to my dry and sensitive skin. I apply this cream liberally all over my body after a shower, especially in the evening. With a natural scent that’s not overpowering or too feminine, the fragrance-free and paraben-free cream hydrates and allows my skin to stay supple until the next morning. It contains extra-strength emollients and humectants to bind water to your skin and prevent moisture loss. Priced at USD16 for a generous 16oz tub Cetaphil - Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream I am emptying a bottle of this Klorane’s scalp serum. A non-greasy treatment with a moisturizing fluid texture that reinforces the scalp's natural protection, the lightweight serum soothes any scalp irritation immediately. It absorbs into cleansed scalp quickly and provides a soothing cooling effect thanks to the menthol ingredient. My scalp feels fresher and cleaner after use everytime. USD20 for 2.1oz KLORANE - Soothing & Anti-Irritating SOS Serum with Peony Beauty Hack 1⃣ – There is always a ULTA coupon ✂️ ULTA makes online beauty shopping fun and fuss-free with their ongoing coupon offer on their website. The latest one is a 20% discount coupon that is valid until Oct 24, for any store and online purchases, excluding selected premium brands. Another easy way to get ULTA coupon codes is to sign up for ULTA emails. It takes just seconds, and you’ll get special coupons, discount codes for free shipping, free product samples, and sales alerts — like for ULTA’s gorgeous hair event (50% off for selected hair brands) — straight to your inbox. Beauty Hack 2⃣– Mark your calendar for 21 Days of Beauty and other ULTA salessales 🗓 ULTA provides one of the best beauty sales I know twice a year, in March and September. One of ULTA’s biggest biannual sales of the year – 21 Days of Beauty is three weeks of daily deals that last just 24 hours. Expect steep discounts as much as half off, and these discounts even extend to premium brands. Next up - Black Friday Cyber Monday sale in November! Products from premium brands will go for around 50% off. Beauty Hack 3⃣ – Score free shipping 📦 A few times a month, ULTA will drop its minimum spend for free shipping to $35. Sign-up for their email services to receive the latest alerts. You can also choose to pick up an item in-store for free, just make sure you click “check availability” on the product page. Platinum and Diamond ULTAmate Rewards members also frequently get special promo codes for free shipping via email, especially during sales like 21 Days of Beauty.

Hemp oil, or hemp seed oil, isn’t a skincare ingredient that’s had much time in the spotlight compared to vitamin C or retinol. But now it’s this star ingredient’s turn to shine. Let’s break it down! Hemp oil is obtained from pressing the seeds of the cannabis plant. If it is unrefined it will have a dark green colour and a nutty smell. It will also have the most skincare benefits compared to refined hemp oil. Benefits ✔️ - Moisturizing - Anti-inflammatory components to relieve skin inflammation, though more research needs to be done - Full of antioxidants to protect your skin - May have antibacterial properties to treat a wide array of skin conditions I have very dry skin and need all the hydration I can get. I found these First Aid Beauty products about half a year ago, and they are a staple in my routine when I need a little extra help with redness and dryness. I love using these products in my routine more in the winter compared to the summer time. The fact that they had hemp oil in them intrigued me, and I wanted to see if it does what it says it will! The Ultra Repair Oat and Hemp Seed Dry Oil helps calm my dry and stressed skin without leaving it greasy, my skin absorbs it so nicely as it isn’t super thick. At this point everyone should know I love facial oils. 🥰 The Oat and Hemp Multi-Fix Salve is also an amazing product as it saves my very dry hands in the winter time. It goes on a little greasy at first, but it absorbs and moisturizes with just a bit of time. These products have mild scent, and minimal to no artificial fragrance. They also have so many other hydrating ingredients in them, including colloidal oatmeal! Have you tried hemp oil?

I recently had a bad reaction to a new product and my face has been super itchy! I’ve been putting the cream on my whole face day and night and the salve on the spots that are rough and irritated! loving these✨

Hey y’all! Jumping on the trend, here is my day/night skincare routine MINUS treatments, because I simply could not fit them in!!! Morning: Cleanser Toner 3 serums 2 “eye” creams (I use Purito for my smile & forehead lines, inkey for my inner corner eye because it is super dry due to allergies) Water cream moisturizer Sunscreen Lip balm/salve Evening/Night: Cleansing balm Salicylic acid cleanser Toner 2 serums 2 “eye” creams Moisturizer Vaseline stick balm (dry eyes again) Lip balm/salve Treatments I use: THE inkey LIST - Succinic Acid Acne Treatment I use this as an acne spot treatment when I feel like I need it The Ordinary - Lactic Acid 10% + HA I use this once a week as my chemical exfoliant THE inkey LIST - Retinol Serum I use this once a week, currently working it Into my routine (on my second week) & over my moisturizer How am I doing? Any recommendations? Let me know below! PS- I like a huge routine because it makes me feel bougie. I know many of these are not necessary, but I like to use them regardless 😄

My first post was about my AM routine, and since it’s been 6 months, I thought it would be a good time to post an updated AM routine! For reference, I have dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. So here are the products I currently use- 1. VANICREAM - Gentle Facial Cleanser I recently made the switch from CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser , and I am absolutely loving it! It’s still gentle, but it provides an amazing deep clean! My skin is so soft and clean after using it. It’s the perfect first step for my routine. I use one pump with my Innerneed silicone face scrubber. ($8.99 for 8oz at Target.) 2. HADALABO - Gokujyun Premium Lotion : This hyaluronic acid solution contains 5 different molecular weight of hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeply into the skin. It has a gel-like texture. I apply a small amount on damp skin. It leaves my skin feeling plump, hydrated, and glowing. ($15.89 for 5.75oz on Amazon.) 3. CeraVe - Moisturizing Cream For Normal To Dry Skin : This is the moisturizer that I keep coming back to. I have yet to find one that I like better! It’s very thick and moisturizing. It absorbs best when I apply it while my skin is still damp from the hyaluronic acid lotion. It provides a matte finish and keeps my skin soft & hydrated throughout the day! ($9.99 for 8oz at Target.) 4. Krave - The Beet Shield : This is my favorite sunscreen! It’s unlike any sunscreen I’ve ever tried. It’s so light, not sticky, and hydrates my skin! I can reapply it throughout the day without feeling like I have a ton of product on my face. This is my one “splurge” product! ($20 for 1.69oz at Kravebeauty.com) Total routine costs: $54.87 Stay tuned for my PM routine!