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My Secret to Smooth Skin
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items I've finally figured out an amazing routine for my combination skin.
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Facial Care 😁
Full Body 🧴
Facial Care 😁
I'll admit I got lucky with the gene pool and didn't really struggle with acne until adult hood. I get a breakout every now and then but through a lot of trial and error I've discovered what works best for my combination skin.
Never experience a breakout again. Best for combination skin.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Best to use during winter or when your skin is extremely dry! This keeps my skin hydrated all day during the colder months & is my safe haven.
Honey Halo Hydrating Ceramide Face Moisturizer - Farmacy Beauty
Works like a charm on those under eye bags. Day & night.
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel
I use this in the summer time to hydrate my skin JUST enough.
Facial Moisturizer and Face Creams to Hydrate Skin | Aveeno®
Don't forget the sunscreen! I use this one on no makeup days & their matte sunscreen on days where make up is needed.
Black Girl Sunscreen | Sunscreen for Black Skin & Dark Skin Tones
I typically use this one at night before bed and don't rub it in all the way. I use this to cover dark spots! Takes a while but it does work.
Rescue Balm | The Post-Blemish Recovery Cream - Hero Cosmetics
Cera Ve face wash for days I just need a final wipe down after wiping off my makeup.
Facial Cleansers, Face Washes & Micellar Water | CeraVe
I don't typically use this brand anymore, but I always have an exfoliating face wash and use it at least 2x a week. If I notice ANY texture to my skin in the T-zone i exfoliate.
Face Scrubs | Neutrogena®
Amazing for taking makeup off and way less painful than a makeup wipe.
Instant Cleansing Balm - Good Molecules
great use all over for outbreaks or smooth skin.
Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
Can't forget this for when breakouts occur. I only use this when the breakouts happen or in problem areas before bed once a week.
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Full Body 🧴
It was instilled in me as a child to take high quality care of my skin. I've done this so much I now get people telling me how "baby soft" my skin is all the time. Here are products I use religiously now that make it all worth it.
Maybe TMI but if you want to save money use this & wax your own 😽 & pits! This has been a game changer.
Lifestance Wax: Ultimate Waxing Kit
Not the exact brand I use but I highly recommend you always do your research on the type of wax you use but hard wax is a must for myself.
Premium Stripless Hard Wax Beads & Tablets - Starpil Wax
I use this to exfoliate the body to prep for shaving no matter where on the body. Helps prep the skin & get rid of dead skin.
Body Scrubs – Tree Hut Shea®
Coconut oil! Use this before you shave & after you exfoliate. Let sit on your skin/body for 5-15 minutes before rinse and ready to shave.
Top 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil - Healthline
If you don't have coconut oil, use shea butter! I personally prefer shea butter with vitamin e oil mixed with it. This helps soften the hair & prevent darker marks on the skin if you are prone to them like myself.
Shea Butter for Your Face: Benefits and Uses - Healthline
I have found men's sensitive skin shaving cream does work better for my skin, but this is a great alternative.
Women's Shaving Cream - Moisturizing for Sensitive Skin | Cremo
Men's razors get closer to the skin & typically provide a better over all and smoother shave.
Harry's Razor Blades
Body butter will forever be my safe haven. Smells amazing, and does wonders on hydration!
Body Butters | The Body Shop®
Use after a shave to help prevent infection or ingrowns! I typically use for a couple of days after a shower and it works like a charm.
Ingrown Hair Wipes | European Wax Center | Body Products
Great for scars & stretch marks!
10 benefits of vitamin E oil
love this product!
Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
I use this on my feet and wear socks after applying. I refuse to ever have dry/cracked feet. I am a sock sleeper 🤪 but if you do this it helps prevent that kind of stuff. I love it!
Cocoa (Cacao) Butter, Pure, Raw, Unprocessed