Skincare Basics
Nichelle Temple
Hey Friends! I’m a blogger now. Lol. Okay so! Let’s start with The Basics of your skincare routine and how seeking out a trusted professional to assist you along the way can truly help you to achieve that effortless look we all strive to achieve.
EVENING
Clean your face! If you are a makeup guru please use a micellar water or pre-cleansing oil to loosen that makeup. Please no bars of body wash that you suds your face with either. A proper facial cleanser and a dedicated 60 seconds of facial massage as you go. Can’t imagine washing your face for an entire minute? Make a mental gratitude list as you go and give yourself a few compliments as you stand in front of the mirror.
Exfoliation. No loofahs please! Never any plastic beads or apricot shells. No no. Exfoliation can be an acidic solution, a vvvvery gentle scrub of the rice powder variety or a mask. There are plenty of options out there! Ask your esthetician which is best for you.
pat dry or let air dry.
Spritz a toner or hydrating water. I like to keep skin damp throughout my skincare routine. I just feel like it allows the products to mingle and seep in together.
Targeting serums. Are you looking to brighten dark spots, smooth texture, minimize fine lines? This is the part of your routine that you would apply your actives!
Moisturizer!
Oils! Lock it in.
Morning
Start with a swipe of miscellar water or a quick cleanse (assuming you regularly clean your pillowcases you weren’t exposed to any dirt, were you? A fast cleanse should be just fine.)
Carry on through the steps 2-6. You can skip Step 4 if the product increases photosensitivity
SPF!!!!! No, the 15 that’s in your makeup is not enough.