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Author Topic: Which skin care ritual works for you?
Sylvia
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Post Which skin care ritual works for you?
on: February 15, 2012, 14:27

I still don't feel that I'm doing enough to keep my skin in good condition. So I would love to hear from you. What is your favorite skin routine? Do you use retinol products? Expensive creams or just from the drugstore?
Nanne
Beginner
Posts: 31
Post Re: Which skin care ritual works for you?
on: February 16, 2012, 19:23

My skin care routine is as follows:

A mild cleanser in the morning, followed by a toner for my skincare, before I apply my moisturizer and eye cream and then my makeup, as I like to wear a light makeup for work. Sometimes, if I look tired of puffy, I'll apply a tightening lotion, before applying foundation, I like Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. In the evening I cleanse and tone again, apply a serum specific for my needs before applying eye cream and night cream.

I exfoliate once or twice weekly, and try to use a facial mask regularly, depending on my skin's needs. I have normal/oily combination skin, and I mostly prefer dermatologist's brands like Decleor, md formulations and Exuviance. However they are quite expensive, so I'm trying out some cheaper alternatives for the moment. Kiehl's have some nice serums, and my current daily moisturizer is from Greek brand Korres. However, if could use a combo of my favourite skin care products it would be these:

Cleanser, toner, moisturizing mask and daily moisturizer from Decleor.
Vitamin mask and exfoliant from md formulations
Eye cream from Matis
Serum and night cream from Exuviance

I've also recently been reading about the Oil Cleansing Method which is supposed to be particularly good for combination skin, so I've decided to try it to see how it works.

Sylvia
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Posts: 94
Post Re: Which skin care ritual works for you?
on: February 16, 2012, 19:29

How interesting to read Nanne! I always find others are so disciplined when it comes to their skincare regime. I've tried several creams and just can't seem to find something that's perfect. I just see my skin getting older (rapidly!) . I used to exfoliate but recently got advised not to do that, due to my thin skin... I did not actually know those brands (Decleor and Exuviance) but have been wanting to go to a dermatologist for some expert advice on my skin. I remember Matis from a long time ago and used to love it. Had forgotten about it as it's not that easily available. Perhaps I should go look for it again...
Nanne
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Posts: 31
Post Re: Which skin care ritual works for you?
on: February 16, 2012, 21:50

I think you would like Decleor. It's based on cosmetic aromatherapy and contains essential oils and they have many products that are good for very dry skin. And their creams smell lovely, too! You can buy Decleor online at Feelunique.com, they ship worldwide for free.
GreetjeKam-
minga
Pro
Posts: 142
Post Re: Which skin care ritual works for you?
on: February 17, 2012, 04:09

Don't forget that genes are dominant in this field. Makes a world of difference whether you have good or bad genes. No matter what skin care you use.
I have always used Clinique and I always take off every bit of make up before I go to sleep. And apply night cream, but it is no use with my bad genes.
Sylvia
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Posts: 94
Post Re: Which skin care ritual works for you?
on: February 18, 2012, 16:46

Yes, I get that feeling as well. Not very lucky in the gene game either when it comes to getting wrinkles (very) quickly....
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