Skin Man-Tainance

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If your eyes are the window to your soul then your face is the window to your heart!!

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been uber obsessed with trying out every new & noteworthy skin care regimen and product on the market. On occasion, I allow myself to partake in over the top spending binges (wallet yelps & plastic burns) in search and on the prowl for the perfect beauty serum that promises forever young, plumper, elastic and dewy skin. Sadly, I’m almost always disappointed with the results as I personally find that many skin care lines are overpriced, overhyped and under preforming. This has sent me on a mini expedition to consult with my beloved registered aesthetician. I learned that the key to maintaining young, dewy and glowing skin is simple so long you keep the following as a blueprint to your daily skin-care routine.

  • Treat any underlying skin conditions through enlisting the services of a licensed Dermatologist (Game Changer).
  • Determine what is your skin type (Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive) with the help of a registered aesthetician or board-certified dermatologist.
  • Gently cleanse & moisturize with a dermatologist approved non comedogenic product and steer away from scented products as they contain a plethora of parabens and allergens that may dry and irritate the skin or be overall harmful to your health.
  • Apply sunscreen daily to help protect your skin from the harmful effects of UVR exposure. Over exposure to the combination of UV rays (UVA(Aging)/UVB(Burning)) has been linked to developing skin cancer. Ensure that you choose a formula with an SPF of no less than 30. SPF formulas come in three forms (sprays, creams & gels). For men with facial and body hair, gel formulas are recommended or best suited as they penetrate deep underneath the hair coat to provide maximum coverage.
  • Reduce puffiness under eyes in the AM by applying a cold spoon treatment or along with a good moisturizing eye serum. Discolouration or pigmentation under the eyes may possibly be due to lack of sleep or poor nutrition. Always ensure that your including plenty of dark leafy greens (i.e. Kale, Rapini, Spinach) in your diet to maximize your vitamin K intake which in return contributes to better blood coagulation and circulation which in turn contributes to clear under eye skin.
  • Maintain and be in control of your skin by scheduling yourself in for a monthly or quarterly facial with a registered aesthetician.

Explore My Skin Regimen

I’ve shared with you some of favourite skin products that work with my skin type (Combination-Normal with a Dry T-zone).  All products I use on my skin are non-comedogenic and are approved by the association of dermatologists of America.

Face

Body

Eyes

  • Moisture & Repair: Vichy Mineral 89 Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum ( This fragrance free, hyaluronic acid infused eye serum is phenomenal. I’ve been using it for the past three months and I can see a noticable difference in the appearance of the dark circles under my eye (Yassss!!). Also this serum keeps the window to your eyes revitalized and luminous).

Lip Service

  • Scrub: I suggest making a natural one at home using cane sugar( gently exfoliates and scrubs away chapped skin), crushed papaya (acid in papaya gently restores natural colour of lips and honey(natural emollient and binding agent that restores moisture and aids with healing of skin) works wonders I promise.
  • Moisture: Aquaphor, Healing Ointment, Skin Protectant ( This lip balm keeps my lips hydrated without the excessive gloss that leading drug store lip balms leave).

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