Skin Care Routine:

Hey Babes!

I have been suggested to do a post on basic skincare and my skincare routine. Just a disclaimer we all have different skin types and the products I use work for my routine. However if you guys are interested in any of the products you can definitely try them out! My skin type is combination, this means my skin is made up of different skin types. The main three types that are found on my face are- oily (T Zone), dry and sensitive. This affects some of the products I use.

My routine:

Once I wake up I brush my teeth and throw my hair up into a messy bun, but before applying anything to my face I simply wash my face with a warm flannel/washer to scrub away any nasties that might be there from when I was sleeping and to wake me up. To exfoliate I use Swisse bamboo and myrrh exfoliant scrub to minimise any imperfections and get rid of dead skin ( only exfoliate your face a couple of times a week) Then to cleanse my face I apply QV's facial cleanser and rub that all over my face in circular motions.

Once I have wash, cleanse and exfoliate, I use QV moisturising lotion to hydrate my skin and add moisture throughout the day underneath my makeup. When I am finished washing and moistursising my face I do my makeup and get ready for the day!

A great tip I have is that if you wear makeup on a daily basis make sure to cleanse and moisturise your face before applying a full face of makeup. Another handy tip is to take a off any makeup you wear throughout the day before doing any type of exercise as this can affect the skin and absorb all of the nasties from makeup into your skin. The products I use to take off my makeup are Garnier Micellar Water or Mary Kay Makeup remover.

When I start to breakout or see any problem areas on my face I like to use a brand called Dermalogica. The products I use are from the clear start range and get rid of any impurities on my face. The specific products I use are: Blackhead clearing pore scrub, Breakout clearing all over toner and the Breakout clearing foaming wash. These products help my skin rejuvenate and get back to normal.

As an overall skincare tip I exfoliate once a week alternating between the Vineyard Peach Cream Body Scrub from the body shop and 'Frank' exfoliating coffee body scrub. These products make skin feel soft and silky smooth. To moisturise all over I use Qv moisturising lotion and as for a body-wash the product that helps keep my skin smooth and healthy is Qv body wash.

I hope you enjoyed this weeks post and feel free to make any suggestions for future posts on either Facebook, twitter or Instagram!!!

Odette

Tags: Swisse bamboo and myrrh exfoliant scrub, QV's facial cleanser, Garnier Micellar Water or Mary Kay Makeup remover, Blackhead clearing pore scrub, Breakout clearing all over toner and the Breakout clearing foaming wash, Vineyard Peach Cream Body Scrub from the body shop and 'Frank' exfoliating coffee body scrub and Qv body wash.