FACE
STEP 1: CLEANSING
When washing my face, I never use soap. Just water and Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser.
Grabbing details from their website www.cetaphil.com, it explains what the cleanser does and how it goes with all skin types.
Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a mild, non-irritating formulation that soothes skin as it cleans. In fact, it's gentle enough for a baby's delicate skin. Designed specifically to work for all skin types, it is a simple, yet highly effective way to care for your skin.
• Our best-seller and fan favorite
• As gentle as it gets — soothes and cleanses, leaving skin smooth and soft
• Mild, soap-free formula cleanses without irritation — it won’t strip skin of its natural protective oils or emollients
• Moisturizes without leaving residue that can clog pores
• Good for special skin needs including those of rosacea-prone skin
As you can see, there are different sizes (mL) of this cleanser. This product is a bit pricey but the good thing about it is you only use a drop or two and you're good to go. For my personal use, I use the smallest one which is a 60mL bottle and this little bottle actually lasts around 3 months for me. You can either use it with or without water and for me, I usually use it with water when washing my face and without water before putting on my make up. And if you're asking, YES I do use it twice like that.
STEP 2: TONING
So what does a toner do? What it does is it actually just adds on an extra cleanser to your skin. And it does have some benefits to your skin as well so it is important still not to skip this step. The benefits are:
- It shrinks pores
- It gives your skin the proper pH balance
- It adds a layer of protection especially from chlorine and minerals present in tap water
- It moisturizes
- It refreshes skin
- It can prevent ingrown hairs
So what product do I use as a toner? Well I'm really into natural products lately and luckily Human nature has these.
Grabbing these information from their site linked above;
Product Description
100% Natural | For normal or sensitive skin
Does your skin react badly to everything you put on it? Don't worry, our Nourishing Face Toner has got you covered! It is 100% natural and free from harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives and alcohol which are no-no's for sensitive skin.
Plus, it has tomato extract that keeps your skin clear, hydrated, and sting-free. But the goodness doesn’t end there. It also preps your skin for what should come next – moisturizing! The end result? Nothing but fresh, soft and breathtakingly smooth skin - so you can keep calm and fab all day!
That's right! It already acts as a moisturizer so I do skip the moisturizing part and go ahead with my makeup routine which I will post soon! So how do you apply this product? It's very easy peasy. All you need is a cotton ball. You just put a decent amount on the ball, but don't make it too wet, just enough so that the ball feels damp. I usually just use one ball, depending on how dirty my face is. And since I've already cleansed my face on the first step, I'm only going to be needing to clean the dirt that's left on my face.
So I think you have noticed that these products do not really have anti-aging on them, and this is because the products I use that do have anti-aging are my make-up products which I'll be posting soon on my make-up routine.
Since I am on a low budget here, I usually use a product that has an all in one effect. For the skin, it is very important that you exfoliate. So, I actually found a product that helps me maintain my natural skin color plus it has papaya that helps the skin to exfoliate. This product is Gluta C Intense Whitening with Papaya Exfoliants Face and Body. Yes, it is a face and body soap but I only use it for my body.
And again grabbing from their site www.gluta-c.com are the information about this product;
The unique and powerful blend of Vitamin C and Glutathione now enriched with Papaya Exfoliants is proven to be effective in ensuring: Maximum Whitening Action. Intensely lightens dark spots, blemishes and evens out the skin tone resulting to a fairer and more radiant white. Gentle Exfoliating Papain enzymes from papaya gently lift away dead skin cells and accelerate cell renewal, revealing younger, smoother skin. It clears blemishes, dark spots for more even and lighter skin tone. Advanced Skin Nourishment These anti-oxidants progressively slow down the oxidation process which is the primary cause of aging. Helps renew damaged skin and fosters a noticeably youthful glow.Anti-Bacterial The combination of all ingredients inhibits microbial growth; keeps the skin cleaner, healthier and smelling fresh longer.
The one thing I love about this product is it does smell incredible. It does not have a strong scent and it's not too sweet as well. Plus the vitamin C really add up to why this soap is a must for our skin.
So that sums up my skin care routine on a low budget. So the basic keys to having great skin without having to worry about budget is to stick to quality ( pricey but effective and can be used for a long time) , keep it natural; TIP: you can do home regimens as well like DIY face scrubs, masks, etc; I haven't really tried it for myself but I'll let you know once I have, and lastly, try to find a product that has an all in one effect. And just to add on, we all have different skin types so some of these products maybe harsh to some of you or maybe not enough to some of you but if you do try this, be sure to let me know how it works out! :) I will also try to do some research on the different types of skin and what kinds of products work for each kind. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!
