MOISTURIZER.

MOISTURIZER. This is my favorite step in my skincare routine. I have SO MANY PEOPLE EXPRESS TO ME THEY DON’T MOISTURIZE AFTER THEY WASH THEIR FACE. Please, save yourself some heart ache and distress, MOISTURIZE THAT SKIN. This is another HUGE step towards beautiful and glowing skin. If you don’t moisturize your skin, your skin will produce extra sebum causing the skin to look oily. Your skin will also appear dull, irritated, dry, dehydrated, and tight. I mean think about it, who doesn’t want dewy looking skin? I LOVE looking like a grease ball lol. I feel so sexy and unstoppable and when my skin looks and feels flawless.

The Importance of moisturizing your skin:

• Helps prevent acne breakouts
• Reduces the chances of future skin problems
• Balances out your skin complexion
• Helps balance out redness and irritation
• Helps reduce dryness and oiliness
• Helps reduce skin blemishes depending on the ingredients in the moisturizer you use
• Helps fight wrinkles and keeps the skin looking fresh and young
• Helps the skin look healthy, dewy, and plump
• Provides hydration throughout the day

Always remember it is important to pick a moisturizer that CATERS TO YOUR SKIN TYPE. Once you determine your skin type, you will be able to pick the moisturizer for your skin needs. If you need help determining your skin type, please read my previous post.

The face moisturizers I use are the Aura Cacia Sweet Almond oil and Lush Celestial Face Moisturizer. These moisturizers are my babies. I cannot express how much my skin loves this dynamic duo together. Now remember, I have dry & sensitive skin. THIS WORKS FOR MY SKIN. What works for me, may not work for you. Last year, when I discovered I can use oil on my face, I was determined to find the right one. I tried avocado oil and rose hip oil but they broke me out terribly. I then researched deeper and found the Aura Cacia Sweet Almond. This was my saving grace when I had such a terrible breakout last year. I then added Celestial into the mix, and my skin started to flourish like no other. it gave me such a beautiful dewy finish, I was hooked. I apply the sweet almond oil first then follow up with a dab of Celestial. It is best to apply any oil on the face and body when it is slightly damp. This allows the oil to absorb into the skin.

Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil ($17.00 16oz)

• Light weight
• Hypo-allergenic oil and absorb-able
• Reduces Inflammation
• Moisturizes skin
• Improves Complexion
• Reduces wrinkles
• Prevents hair fall outs
• Fades dark circles
• Protects your skin from UV-Rays
• Anti-bacterial properties
• Always remember when picking a face oil, make sure it is either 100% cold pressed, natural, and/or organic

Lush Celestial Face Moisturizer ($27.00 1.5oz)

• Made for sensitive skin
• Vegan
• Medium thick consistency
• Gentle yet effective
• Extremely moisturizing
• Helps reduce redness, stinging, and irritation
• Gives a subtle glow
• Dewy finish
• A little goes a long way
• Smells delicious
• main moisturizing ingredients are cocoa butter, almond oil, vanilla water, almond milk, and fresh dove orchid

Aura Cacia has several other oils you can choose from. You can purchase their owls at select whole food stores, supplement stores, grocery stores, and their online website. Lush has several moisturizers to cater to all skin types and needs. You can purchase their products online or in store.

Please remember any face products cause stinging, burning, breakouts, or irritation you need to discontinue using them on your face. Your face is very delicate and it can take weeks or months to repair the damage.

UPDATE: Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil is no longer cold pressed. It is now expeller pressed. I now use this oil on my hair and body. It still is magic, just not on my face. Still a wonderful brand that offers a variety of oils for every skin type.