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| For lack of a better photo, here's a cute picture of my dog, Tallye reminding you to bounce back and make healthy choices! |
How are your New Year's resolutions going? Personally, I'm feeling a little behind, I can't believe it's already the end of January! (I originally wanted to post this at the start of the new year, but I'll go for the Lunar New Year instead! Happy Year of the Fire Rooster!) So whether you're well on your way to a new you or have already given up on your resolutions, it's not too late to make healthy skin a priority! I've got some quick skin care tips to help you stay on top of things without having make any drastic changes- like certain fad diets and crazy exercise plans!
- Breakouts! - Sleeping with your makeup on, too much rich food, or even just stress can lead to some unfortunate consequences- acne. Banish breakouts with tea tree essential oil applied directly to the blemishes. If it feels a little too intense on its own you can always add a drop of jojoba or olive oil on top to dilute the potency a little. This is my favorite spot treatment, especially on the painful zits you feel coming for a day or two.
- A purifying clay mask can also help to draw out impurities and control excess oil product to clear the skin. Remove with a warm compress and then add the tea tree spot treatment.
- Dry, Dehydrated Skin! - Cold winter weather is notorious for turning your formerly balanced skin dry and flaky. Countering it with the heater blasting dry air inside doesn’t help either! So, to combat the lack of humidity and try an enzyme-based gel mask to gently exfoliate your skin. I like to apply mine right after a steamy shower for an at-home facial experience. Follow it with a rich moisturizer before bed, and let your skin recover while you sleep.
- Dull and Greasy Skin! - Alcohol and caffeine too often go hand and hand, especially during the holidays, so if you've overindulged recently your skin is likely dehydrated. On combination skin this can lead to dull, patchy dry spots and excessive oil production. This can be super frustrating to deal with, especially when it seems to contradict itself. Try a hydrating sleeping facial to get some good moisture back into your skin and balance out the oil. A brightening sheet mask can also do double duty to exfoliate and control oil.
As far as product recommendations go, my first advice is (as
always) to check what you have on hand. CVS and Target have some great single
use mask options (I’ve yet to find one I didn’t like!). Or you can always put
that Sephora gift card to use!
Here are a few of my favorites:
Here are a few of my favorites:
-KORRES Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial-
This is great on long flights, while the wild rose one brightens and is a good
option for aging skin types.
-Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks- I like the Pore Minimalist Black
Charcoal one and the Brightening Infusion Hydrogel Mask, but they make a few
good hydrating ones I’d like to try, too!
-Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask- This is great for all skin
types and has natural enzymes to gently exfoliate.
http://www.sephora.com/cucumber-gel-mask-P382204?skuId=1560879&icid2=products%20grid:p382204
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