This is a tricky subject for me because I have been looking for beautiful skin all my life!! lol
I did try many things but now that I am approaching the big 30 (yesss!!!), I came to the conclusion that less is more. I know...I know....they all say that, but it is sooo true! You do not need expensive products and a million steps routine to have decent skin.
Treat your skin carefully, with love, and it will thank you later.
Don't get me wrong, I still have not found the perfect routine for my skin but the products I am about to list never did me wrong. In fact, they always came to my rescue!
This week, Let's start with
Bodycare: (I will do face and hair next week)
1-
Bodywash: I have two favorites. I use gel in the morning and soap at night.
For the gel, now this one will make you laugh, but it is so gentle and effective on my skin. I also us it as a face cleanser. It is the
Johnson & Johnson Baby - Head to Toes Baby Wash.
At night I use
Dove Unscented Soap for Sensitive Skin.
I have very sensitive and dry skin and these two products and gentle and non-drying.
2 -
Body Moisturizers: Here again, I have three favorites. One heavy duty, for colder months and two lighter ones for warmer months. Both are extremely moisturizing (which I need) and make you skin so soft that you will always want touch it. Trust me!!
For colder months, there is nothing more effective than shea butter. The one that I buy is pure and organic. It smells good too, with Mango and Papaya. I love it!
Here is where I buy it from:
http://store.africansheabuttercompany.com/sheabutterjars.htmlThe mango papaya and the Coconut Pineapple are my favorites.
For warmer months, I use
the body shop body butters. Now- this moisturizer is an old time favorite in my whole family. My mom, sister, aunts and cousins all use it and love it!! It is one of the best body moisturizers out there! A little pricey but a little goes a long way, and it is all worth it! My favorite from the line is the
Japanese cherry blossom and the
Coconut Body Butter.
The other moisturizer that I love (but it's harder to find it in the US) is Klorane Bebe. Yes another baby product...But they are so gentle and feel so nice on the skin. I used this since I was a little kid, through my teenage years, and still now....that I am an adult. I figured that since I always go back to it, it must be working! Right? Anyways,
Klorane Bebe Moisturizer is great in the summer, when you don't really feel like moisturizing but you know you need something.
3- Body Scrub: This is an easy one since I find it right in my kitchen!! Now ladies, this will change your skin for realz!! It will make your skin soft like butta and glowy! It's no joke!
All I do, is mix
olive oil and brown sugar together. Massage it onto the skin before I shower (for at least 5 minutes). It will take off all the dead cells and will make your skin soft like a baby's butt! The olive oil has
vitamin E in it, which is a great
antioxidant. Just a warning though: this can be very messy but the result is fantastic.
If you want to buy a product from the store, my favorite is a Body Scrub from Fresh. It is expensive, but very effective and a "skin transforming product"!!! I love it and wish I could afford to use it all the time. It is called
Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish.
A little extra: We all know that
diet and exercise are the basis of good skincare. Make sure you eat plenty of
veggies and fruits, lean meats and
whole grains,
drink lots of water to achieve a beautiful and glowing skin. Also, make sure you drink
green tea which has lots of antioxidants.
Now ladies, your turn to share your favorites! Hope you enjoy this post!
