24 May 2017

My Facial Skincare Routine

Skincare Routine
Skincare Routine
It's been a little silent over here. Between our spring soccer schedule, tournaments, school and my trip to the beach with girlfriends, I have been extra, extra busy. But now that I am back I'm feeling refreshed and ready to get to work!

I've actually been meaning to post my facial skincare routine for awhile, and after a trip with girls I figure the timing is right. This June I'll be another year closer to the big 40, and even though it's still a couple years away, I'm having a hard time with this one. Turning thirty was easy and exciting, but forty is a bit harder to grasp and embrace. When I think about it, it's not the actual age that bothers me. I feel no different (for the most part) than I did in my twenties; I'm active and fit, healthy and always ready for an adventure. What does bother me, and this is me being honest, are the visible signs of aging. The lines that have popped up around my eyes, the now visible wrinkles that spread across my forehead, and on and on. Even as I type this, I catch myself thinking, "How shallow and superficial you sound."

But I'm being honest.

These signs of aging bother me, but I try to see past them. I try to turn these signs into memories with hopes that I will age gracefully. For now, I've decided that altering the aging process is something I want to avoid. While I have no problems with Botox, fillers and peels, I don't think it's for me. I'm focusing on clean eating, including phytonutrient spectrum foods into my daily diet, exercise, sleep and living a stress-free life. If anyone has the key to a stress-free life I'm all ears! But don't get me wrong, I'll go to great lengths to keep my skin looking healthy and youthful! I take a daily dose of collagen, which I highly recommend. Not only is it good for your hair, skin and nails, but it helps the intestinal lining and is great for joint pain. My son and I have been using Vital Proteins and are extremely happy with the results.

I am also meticulous about my skincare routine. Here is a breakdown of my morning and nightly regimen.

MORNING ROUTINE
I wash my face every morning with Mineral Fusion facial cleanser. It is very gentle on the skin, yet removes dirt and makeup residue. I then spray my face with a toner, these days I've been liking Alaffia Facial Mist, which is ethical vegan and paraben free. Once dry, I apply a small drop of Biossance oil. I sometimes mix in a small scoop of Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder. Turbo Booster C Powder is a 99.8% high-potency topical, vitamin C powder that helps prevent premature aging by acting as an antioxidant and promoting collagen synthesis, which helps improve the skin's overall tone and texture. I then apply My Chelle eye cream, which is very light weight and refreshing. Next is my moisturizer, which ALWAYS has a SPF. I love Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Moisturizer 50 SPF but I recently picked up My Chelle unscented SPF 28 and did like it as a back up. After these steps I am ready for makeup if I decide to wear any, most days I'm makeup free, not as a choice, but mostly because I am on the go and usually don't come home after the gym.

NIGHTLY ROUTINE
Again, I wash my face with Mineral Fusion facial cleanser and follow up with Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads. These hydroxy acid and peptide facial peel pads gently exfoliate the skin to support natural cell turnover. For night time, I like to use a nourishing eye cream and have been using Algenist anti-aging eye cream. I then apply SUNDAY RILEY Luna Sleeping Night Oil. Facial oils are probably my favorite products on the market. I love oils and this one in particular is wonderful to use at night. I'm a little sensitive to scents, and it's not my favorite scent, but it leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. If I apply other products I wait at least fifteen minutes before doing so because I want to make sure the oil is fully absorbed into my skin. In the winter I use a nightly moisturizer, but with the warmer weather and humidity the oil is capable of keeping my skin hydrated. Lastly, right before jumping into bed I apply Needles No More by Dr. Brandt. This product is worth the investment! I have noticed visible results when I wake up in the morning and this seems to be the one product I continue to purchase.

When it comes to the concept of minimalism, I seem to do well in all aspects of my life except beauty products. I'm such a sucker for good products and always love tot try new ones. What are your "must haves" and favorite products?

“I've enjoyed every age I've been, and each has had its own individual merit. Every laugh line, every scar, is a badge I wear to show I've been present, the inner rings of my personal tree trunk that I display proudly for all to see. Nowadays, I don't want a "perfect" face and body; I want to wear the life I've lived.”
Pat Benatar, Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir

*This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts on products are of my own personal opinion and I did not receive compensation to write this, however this post does contain affiliate links.

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