Get Your Skincare Routine To FINALLY Work

Let's face it. We all have our own skincare routine that we follow hoping to slow down the aging process. We buy expensive serums and experiment with those cool Korean facial masks. But what if I told you that all your hard work was actually doing nothing to your skin and is probably making it worse because you were doing your routine all wrong?

To achieve a beautiful even skin tone not only on your face but your entire body, there are 7 key things to know:

1. Popping pimples is making your complexion worse - our hands are covered in bacteria. Touching an already-inflamed zit delays its healing and more than likely leads to scarring.
2. Using more product doesn't lead to better skin - too much product can clog pores. Avoid mixing retinol with exfoliants like salicylic acid, glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide at the same time, it can dry out your skin.
3. The best products for your skin aren't expensive! Most dermatologists prefer products found at local drugstores, Amazon and Super Walmarts (i.e. CeraVe & Dove).
4. Your neck and chest need just as much attention as your face - apply facial moisturizer to your neck and SPF to your chest, it burns more easily than other parts of the body.
5. Do most of your skin-care routine before bed - the skin repairs itself overnight, so retinol and thick moisturizer are best used in the evening. In the morning, splash your face with water and use a bit of simple moisturizer like aloe vera gel or vitamin E gel.
6. During the summer months, store all your products in the fridge - it makes application more relaxing and refreshing and won't affect product quality.
7. Layer products from thinnest to thickest - apply thin water-like serums first, then heavier moisturizers and oils last since they create a barrier between skin and air.
8. SPF is key!!! Sunscreen is the MOST IMPORTANT skin-care step, it protects you from premature aging and cancer-causing UV rays. Tip: blend SPF lotion with a few drops of liquid luminizer, aloe vera gel or vitamin E gel for better absorption on brown skin.

My absolute favorite SPF lotion is Neutrogena Age Shield: Face

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