It wasn't until this year that I started taking care of my skin seriously. I'm a girl who sleeps with makeup on. Confused After two kids, a heavy pregnancy and an outbreak, I decided it was time to put some love into my skin. And I've developed a skin care regimen for self care.
Back then, I didn't know about skin care like I do now. After a recent in-depth chat with Ciara and her team of experts, I learned the benefits of eye cream, the purpose of toner, and how to use skincare products. Although your skin care routine will change based on the weather and other environmental factors, every skin care routine has three main components. Cleaning, curing, moisturizing and so on.
"When applying skin care products, the general rule is to apply the lightest first and the heaviest last, because thinner products cannot penetrate thicker products," says Sherin Idris, managing director of Cosmopolitan . The scientists said.
As black women, we create our own skin problems: hyperpigmentation, oily skin (raise your hand), and the belief that melanin doesn't need sunscreen. From cleansing to moisturizing, here are some products I've tried that support melanin growth.
Urban RX cleansing soap for skin
The Urban RX Skin Cleansing Bar is a must-have in your makeup bag. 3-in-1 products work as a cleanser, mask and exfoliator at the same time. A circular sponge helps remove dead skin and dirt. With blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and sulfur, this gem offers the most bang for your buck at $25.
buy nowMario Badescu's face is sprayed with aloe vera, herbs and rose water.
I live for a good face spray. It's a great way to refresh your face throughout the day without having to wash it again. This popular moisturizing spray is versatile and hydrating, giving your skin a "healthy, dewy glow." Ingredients include Purifying Thyme and Rejuvenating Rose at a reasonable price of $12.
buy nowHot Pink Moisturizing Cream and Deep Moisturizing Facial Toner
Speaking of flowers, give me one while I'm here. As for hydration, Fresh's Rose Dehydrating Cream and Deep Hydration Facial Toner are on my list. My skin has never been smoother and more vibrant thanks to this duo.
"It's good to get water where it's needed, but it's not good to keep it there. So you should apply a hyaluronic acid serum underneath your moisturizer," Joshua Zeichner, a New York-based dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, told InStyle .
This cream lives up to expectations. With 72 hours of deep moisture, Fresh delivers moisture with "Fortifying Damask Rose Extract" with algin and gum ingredients through sustained release technology.
buy nowBathe your skin with real rose petals and hyaluronic acid with this daily moisturizing toner that improves skin hydration and minimizes the appearance of pores. It smells amazing and feels like a luxurious personal treatment. It costs $45.
"A tonic is not meant to be something that stays on the skin and creates a heavy feeling," said Dr. Gohara told Cosmopolitan . "They basically prep your face so the ingredients are better absorbed later."
buy nowOAM Skin Care Vitamin C Moisturizing Cleanser
If you are looking for a clinical grade soap with high cleaning power and mild fragrance. This gentle, sulfate-free cleanser uses vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and ice cream without stripping skin, for $28.
"Tex was really important to me with just the right amount of chemicals," Ciara explained in a candid interview when she launched her skincare collection. “I wanted the soap to wash off your hands in a certain way. I wanted the serum to sit on the skin in a certain way. It has such a beautiful silky texture, when you apply it on your face, you will experience happiness.
buy nowBrooklyn Sky Collection charcoal mask
After using the Brooklyn Sky Collection Detox Charcoal Mask, I believe it! This mask brightened my skin. Charcoal and triple clay are the main ingredients in this powerful skin care blend. Coal removes deep impurities, renews the skin. Worth every penny for the $40 price.
buy nowCharlotte Tilbury Skin Care Kit
Charlotte Tilbury's Limited Edition Discovery Skin Set Trio is the perfect holiday gift for the skin care fanatic in your life. It comes in three travel sizes: Magic Serum, Magic Cream and Cryo-Recovery Eye Serum. Tilbury gets an A for their luxury packages, which means you're enjoying the cream of the crop without a $24K price tag. The award-winning Magic Cream SPF 1 and contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, rosehip oil, shea butter, aloe vera for radiant skin, bright eyes and 24-hour hydration.
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You must have seen Kota Skin on your timeline with various celebrities promoting and endorsing the Kota Skin brand. And if you go to their social media pages you will see a lot of before and after results from their customers and I can assure you that this skincare brand is the real deal. የእርስዎን CBD ክሬም መጠቀም እወዳለሁ። The benefits of CBD are endless. From stress relief (bingo) to pain relief, the CBD segment is its main selling point. I was pleased with how smooth the cleanser and CBD cream felt on my skin. Plus, it's cheap at $26.
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