1) First off we have my Waitrose Pure Face Polish. This fragrance free product works as a great exfoliator. In the past I have found most exfoliators break me out, but this one hasn't caused one blemish. I use it twice a week and find it works best after coming out the shower. It is one of the only products I have found that I have seen a noticeable difference in my skin after I use it. My skin looks brighter, cleaner and more smooth in tone. This product only costs £3, and is better than a lot of higher end exfolators that I have tried!
2) Secondly we have my L'Occitane Hydra Vital Gel. This is the most luxury of the products at £32 for a 50ml jar. I only use this one a week or so, on any particular dry patches that emerge that I think need some extra TLC. Whilst this is a good product with a "cooling" feel to it when applied, it is the leas necessary out of everything in my skincare routine.
3) Moisturiser is always something that I have struggled with, having combination skin. I understand the importance of moisturising, but many moisturisers made my skin too oily feeling. I then tried a few 'oil free' moisturisers but I didnt feel that they did much. My skin was beginning to look much older than a 17 year-olds should, with fine lines appearing. However, I seem to have finally found one that works for me. This Garnier Moisture Match makes my skin feel soft and refreshed, exactly what I needed! The particular one I use is for Combination to Oily skin, but I know that they do a few different types also, so it is worth checking out!(Think there is an online quiz, to help you know which one suits you best at the above link) Also at under £4, it is a real bargain!
4) Finally we have my Tea Tree Cleanser and Toner. I have been using this for years now and it is definitely my go to. I use this to take off my make up, and then go over my face again with it along with a fresh cotton pad just to double check that my face is clean. Only £3.29 from Superdrug!
So that's it! I only use four products but that's what works for me! Nowadays I see people who seem to use a thousand and one different lotions and potions, but my skin simply couldn't handle that much! This is what works for me! I'd also like to point out that it the mornings to wash my face, I simply use warm water on a flannel and clean my face this way. My next mission is to find a Face Mask that works for me! I really do recommend that if you are having trouble with your skin, strip it all back to basics. Find a cleanser that makes your skin just that little bit better, once you've found that, find a moisturiser that works for you, and so on!
My skin is a long way away from being perfect, but in comparison to how it was this time last year it is so much better. Keeping good skin has more to it than the products that you use; its no secret that a good diet and plenty of water are important also. Not to mention the important fact that, especially as a teenager, hormonal breakouts effect some more than others and this does tend to get better with time. It is important not to compare your skin with others. I'm sure that my skin's improvement is partly to do with getting older.
I hope you have enjoyed this post and found it helpful! If you have any questions or requests then please leave me a comment and I'll be sure to get back to you!
Thanks for reading! X
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