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Simple Skincare Recs That Actually Do The Job- from an RN w/ autoimmune sensitivities
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items As a nurse who's fought a rare disease my whole life- I've come to realize how many SCAMS are out there in the skincare industry! Through experience and collaboration with many different specialty areas of the healthcare field, these are some simple ...
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Cleanser
Toner/Face Mists
Serums and Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleanser
Another budget staple- a gentle cleanser like this one is a MUST if you plan on using facial products like retinoids, enzymes, or peels in your routine!
La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Facial Cleanser - 1.69 fl oz
Use this gentle and hydrating cleanser at night BEFORE applying any retinoids to prevent skin drying/irritation
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - 8fl oz
For active breakouts, even those prone to atopic dermatitis and/or eczema- THIS cleansing oil is not only hydrating with jojoba oil, can also be used for body and scalp, and even calms itchy/irritated skin with ingedients like thermal spring water an...
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil (25.3 oz.)
Such a hidden gem! This active and calming cleanser contains skin-loving prebiotics, soothing extracts like cucumber, PLUS green tea antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage. For the price- totally a steal!
DERMA E Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser, 6 oz
Toner/Face Mists
A toner is meant to calm and dampen the skin to prep for absorption of active skincare ingredients- I love this one for the simple soothing ingredients like rosewater, cucumber, and aloe!
Rosewater Facial Toner - Heritage Store | Ulta Beauty
Another wallet-friendly toner option- this one is packed with vitamin B5, and other naturally-derived skin hydrators
Cicaplast B5 Soothing Repair Spray for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
MEDICAL grade! This brand was actually a life-saver when my auto-immune disease started to effect my skin healing. Specifically, this antioxidant-rich and calming face mist with honey and mallow extract do WONDERS for anti-inflammatory effects that p...
Circadia Blueberry & White Tea Hydrating Mist
Serums and Treatments
Omg- Organic magic in a bottle! This serum is packed brightening vitamin C, antioxidants, hydrating plant-based hyaluronic acid, AND bonus marine algae + a blend of enzymes and gentle acids that brighten and plump like a dream on the skin!
Eminence Organic Skin Care Firm Skin Acai Booster-Serum 1 fl. oz
For the price of this multi-active product, I feel like you get SO MUCH more than you pay for! This spot corrector not only treats acne blemishes with sulfur by absorbing oil- there's also added glycolic exfoliators so that the ingredients penetrate ...
Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector - Vichy | Ulta Beauty
100% healthy for your wallet AND even sensitive skin: Vanicream's vitamin C serum is free of common irritants like fragrance and dyes, + essential skin ceramides that simultaneously protect the skin barrier!
Vitamin C Facial Serum for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
Spa-grade & holistic skin treatments- this brand even has a line of products on their website dedicated safe for patients undergoing cancer treatments, as the founder had in mind when creating the naturally sourced brand. This amazing cherry-enzy...
Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel 0.5 fl. oz (Worth $23.00)
MEDICAL grade! Another staple from Circadia- this stuff is like lighting in a bottle! A blend of skin-firming acids simultaneously targets acne and darks spots, promotes elasticity, brightens complexion, all while an added blend of peptides stimulate...
Circadia Serum 71
Budget staple- For me, acne spot patches are NOT an item you need to splurge on! In the medical field, we actually use hydrocolloid wound dressings to keep broken skin protected and clean, while also retaining moisture to promote wound healing. That'...
36 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizers
For anyone with sensitive/dry skin or prone to open acne breakouts, this is skin and budget-friendly
16.0 oz Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
LOVE this brand! 100% natural, organic, cruelty free spa-grade products- I think this coconut moisturizer is a great product to start with when dipping into spa-grade skincare! This one also has antioxidant vitamin A, and an added plant stem cell tec...
Eminence Organic Skin Care Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer 2 fl. oz
Dermalogica is my go-to for SPF/UV protection products that I can trust! This all-in-one moisturizer delivers broad-spectrum SPF to prevent future wrinkles from sun damage, while a bio-ferment sage evens skin tone, and light-activated ingredients use...
Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 (1.7 fl. oz.)
A lux staple from 100% naturally derived spa-grade skin care, with essential oils for the skin, herbal calendula that sooths sensitive/irritated skin, and will last FOREVER as a little goes a long way here!
Naturopathica Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream (1.7 fl. oz.)
One of the tried-and-true sunscreen brands! I love this one for the face with broad-spectrum all-day protection from sun damage, PLUS added organic plant protection complex full of juicy antioxidants for the skin like aloe and raspberry seed oil!
Fragrance-Free Organic Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 - COOLA | Ulta Beauty
Thsi one has to be my favorite splurge treat- ESPECIALLY in the winter! Eminence Organics 100% natural strawberry rhubarb hydrator acts like an anchor when mixed with your moisturizer, with plant sugars and Panthenol locking in moisture and creating ...
Eminence Organic Skin Care Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Hydrator