You guys, I’m really excited to dive into the exact steps I do on a daily basis to care for my skin and share some behind-the-scenes skincare tips straight from my bathroom.
But I do need to lay a blanket statement before we begin.
This is my personal skincare routine for my unique skin + self-care needs and may not suit every skin state. It can (and should!) vary from person to person, but I hope that as I explain the exact steps I incorporate into my am/pm skincare routine it will spark some fresh perspectives for how you can incorporate your personal PP products + facial tools each day to enhance the health of your skin and your overall well-being.
Here we go! My morning and evening skincare routine explained.
GOOD MORNING
After getting out of bed in the morning (which, let’s be real, can be really hard to do sometimes), the aromas, the touch, and my favorite facial tool wake up my skin + my senses and help to ground me before beginning my day.
I’m still becoming more of a morning person, so I keep this routine simple. Even just taking a few minutes to commit to a morning skincare routine helps to replenish my skin after a solid night’s sleep (or not-so-solid night’s sleep – in which case, my skin craves nourishment even more) and protect my skin as I face pollution, environmental stressors and other factors that can negatively impact the state of my skin.
For me, these steps are crucial for keeping skin (and let’s be honest: my self) strong and resilient – no matter what the day ahead may hold.
Step 1: Water. I always skip my morning cleanse and just splash my skin with cool water (the cooler temp wakes up my skin and my lymphatic system)…..Read more
