My skincare routine - Quite a solid one, I must say!

Hello guys,

I trust you are fine.

Well, am writing on a lighter note right now, after having posted about my beloved cat, who passed away today.  You may read about it in my previous post.

So yeah, after documenting myself and research, consulting experts, trials and others, I am quite happy with my now skin care routine.

First of all, let me tell you that I such a skin care junkie.  I would rather splurge on skincare rather than makeup.

But wait, you need not splurge! I did some homework and here I am.


Step One: Cleanse your skin.

• I normally start with coconut oil and melt down my sunscreen or makeup, if I am wearing any.  Please note that I rarely wear makeup.  Foundation is nearly non-existent in my daily routine. 
• After that, i rinse my face with tepid water. 
• I then take my cleansing milk, apply to my hand and then apply to my face.  Avoiding my eye area.
• I massage upwards into my skin.  I then rinse it off.
• This step is known as double cleanse. It is recommended to remove your sunscreen.  The oil breaks down the sunscreen.  Else it will clog your pores.

Step two: Tone your skin

• I do dry my face
• I then take a cotton pad and apply rose water (which do not contain alcohol). Oh wait, I must check if ever it does contain fragrance.   If it does, I need to look for another alternative. Fragrance is a strict no-no.
• I let dry few minutes.
• I then apply my moisturiser on the back of my hand.
• I apply some to my cheeks, upward motion.  Massage in, specially around the corner of my nose, well all dry places.  I lightly apply under my eyes I well.  Note that, one shouldnt apply heavy cream under the eyes, as it can cause milia.  That is tiny white dots.
• Eyecream is a myth.  However, I got one from the Body shop, so far, it hasnt caused any milia.  So, am using it until it finishes. 
• I also like to apply the Garnier eye roll under my eyes, to depuff.  The one from India.  
• Then, as my moisturiser has sinked in.  I then apply my sunscreen.  Guilty of not applying the sunscreen daily.  I plead guilty!
• I must continue to apply it daily as from now.  Sun is our biggest enemy when it comes to our skin.  It is the main aging factor.
• It is also very important to choose which type of moisturiser you are using.  However as we age, our skin tend to lose water, thus resulting in drier skin.  We need to compensate that loss.  I suggest cream with hyaluronic acid.  A hemuctant which helps to compensate for loss of water. Then on top of it, apply your usual moisturiser.
• I do not apply powder.  I know my skin get kind of oily.  I rarely powder it.
• Then, apply your khol, eyeliner, mascara.  And favourite lipstick.
• Do not forget to moisturise your hand as well.  I do not apply sunscreen to my hands.  I need to do so :o.

Eat vegetables and fruits.  Specially those which contains high percentage of water.  As well drink lots of water to eliminate toxins.  

Love,

Mj