What She Told Me About Skin Care...

I remember using body soap for the longest time to wash my face. As I grew up, I don't specifically recall how old I was, probably 12 or 13, I asked if I should be using something different to cleanse my face with. She told me that body soap was fine, just wash your face before you go to sleep at night.

Needless to say I had issues! My skin was red, irritated, dry, and flaky.

I used my allowance, and started reading teen magazines. I learned why body soap wasn't suitable. I bought my first jar of Noxema and some random moisturizer with sunscreen.

Since then I've used so many different products I've lost count, it's been a long journey from Dial Bar soap! Now, I only use Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, Witch Hazel for toning, and CeraVe AM and PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.

I've added RoC Retinol Deep Wrinkle Night Cream to combat aging at night, Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum for daytime aging treatment, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream for my eyes, L'oreal Age Perfect Facial Oil, and Say Yes to Carrots lip butter. Once a week I will steam my face in the morning for 10 minutes, then apply the Deep Down Detox Mud Mask (I'm not able to get my former fave The Stripper Dtox Mud by Posh, which was free of harsh chemicals, perfumes, parabens, and chemical preservatives). On Sunday's I use a mild glycolic peel, right now my favorite is Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Smooth & Flawless, of course I skip the retinol on Saturday nights. There are a few other little things here and there that I do, swiping Stridex pads across my face in the mornings around my trouble spots when I feel a breakout coming on, using my PMD twice a week, and I'm seriously looking at adding the NuFACE Trinity to my routine.

What I've learned from all this is: it's absolutely important to cleanse your face every night, and every morning. It only works if you are using the right cleansers, and a good routine. Remove that makeup, tone, treat those areas of concern, and moisturize morning and night. Don't forget your eyes and lips.

So, what did your mom's teach you and what did you learn along the way?

The opinions expressed above are my own. I was not compensated in anyway for the above post. Each item mentioned was purchased with my own money, by me. The products mentioned may or may not work for you, but I'd love to hear your opinions! Results may vary. So you could break out in a rash and turn blue! - Naw, just kidding. Seriously, you should check the ingredients on all new products BEFORE you purchase just to be sure.  XO, Jen