Skin Care 101

Okay my sweets, let’s talk skincare! Here is the Aesthetician talking… lol.

    I’m a huge  believer in good skincare = good makeup. Having a good regular skincare regimen creates a fabulous canvas for your makeup. If you are suffering from flaky, dull skin or even acne flair ups, all that can affect how your makeup turns out. NO one wants to spend 20-30 mins on beautiful eyes, great lashes and to have your skin looking dull because of lack of moisture or even exfoliating accumulated dead skin. Great skin not only shows through makeup, but it also saves on product. Have you ever found yourself slapping on a little more  foundation or even powder because maybe you were too tired to take off your makeup from the night before or that morning?

   Having a regular routine doesn’t have to be a chore. Once you learn the basics of what to use and why you need to use it, it becomes second nature within some time. First to get started you need to identify what kind of skin you have. If you have dry skin then you are in need of extra moisture and extra exfoliation. If you have  oily skin, you need oil free products and masks that can soak up all that oil you produce. The routine is pretty much the same for both skin types just with a few different details.

    For both types you always want to have a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. And don't forget to protect! Wearing SPF 40 or higher is a must even when you are just geting in your care for a 10 min drive. UVA rays can go through your window in the car and at work.

Here’s a breakdown:

OILY SKIN CHICAS:

                Cleasnse   (use a cleanser that is for oily skin, it will strip the dirt and oil)

                ~Day & Night

                Tone           (an alcohol free toner will help bring your skin back to a balanced state, alcohol can over dry and make you produce more oil)

                ~Day & Night

                Moisturize (oil free moisturizers are still needed because you produce too much oil and not enough water in your skin)

                ~Day & Night

                 Protect ( SPF 40 or higher)
                 ~Day
                 Repair* (serums and creams for anti wrinkling or acne)

                ~Night

                Clay Masks & Exfoliation

                ~Twice a week(mask- soaks up excess oils from the week; exfoliation- to scrubs off dead skin that’s built up)

DRY SKIN MAMAS:

                Cleanse (creamy cleansers that are gentle and not harsh. You just need to clean the dirt, you don’t produce enough oil to strip it)

                ~Day & Night

                Tone (always use alcohol free, alcohol is over drying)

                ~Day & Night

                Moisturize

                ~Day & Night
                 Protect ( SPF 40 or higher)
                 ~Day

                Repair*

                ~Night

                Hydrating Masks & Exfoliation

                ~Twice a week(mask- deep hydration for dull skin; exfoliation- to scrubs off dead skin that’s built up)

 * When using repair or night treatments, apply serums or creams right before you moisturize. Applying such products on clean skin, ensures better penetration.
     Once you put into practice a simple cleansing routine your skin will start to look brighter, tighter and refreshed within a week. Once your skin is being taken cared of regularly, it will reduce any skin problems you may have. I have acne problems, common for us oily skin ladies. When I finally buckled down on a routine my breakouts reduced and when I do breakout, it goes away in a flash. When shopping for your products, read the labels. Make sure it says hydrating or oil free. Again once you know your type and what you need for your type, it becomes much easier to shop and even experiment with different brands.

    Take a 2 week challenge. For 2 weeks follow the routine accordingly to your skin type, send me your results. I wanna know if you found an improvement in your skin appearance and the quality of your makeup. You won't be disappointed. Have fun my sweets and I hope to hear from you very soon.

 *Need help finding a great variety of good brands? Check out

1) Sephora

2) Ulta

3) CVS

4) Target (a fab place to find awesome brands, even ones with natural ingredients at a cute price)

Stay Fabulous and Fierce ~~~ XoXo MiMi