DamDamfino
Early 30's - Still dealing with acne, now with the added perk of fine lines!
Fitzpatrick I -...
Early 30's - Still dealing with acne, now with the added perk of fine lines!
Fitzpatrick I - Very pale. I was born with freckles and I burn very easily. I struggle with PIE not PIH.
Combination skin - Oily nose and U zone.
Sensitive skin - possibly slight rosacea, reddens easily, my barrier is always out of whack.
Acne Prone - hormonal and regular. Cystic acne always on my jawline. Feels like everything breaks me out, and quickly.
There is *something* in western sunscreens that my skin absolutely hates, but I haven't figured it out yet.
Allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide - full body rash.
I'm fairly certain that cetyl alcohol, sulfates, micas, and zinc oxide break me out.
I cant use micellar waters (they break me out too).
My skin can tolerate a LOT of exfoliation, in fact I think it needs it.
I have been a skincare addict since the early 2010s, but have not been following the trends for the last few years. I'm not on any socials. Just doing my own thing.
I am disabled with an autoimmune skin condition, with no income, so I buy new products very rarely, and when I do, I don't want to feel like I've wasted my precious money.
I also like the bare basics, DIYing, and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
My Routine
Skincare RoutineMy rules for my skincare routine is: AM "remove the night" PM "wash off the day" Basically,...
My rules for my skincare routine is: AM "remove the night" PM "wash off the day" Basically, I feel like side sleeping with my face smooshed into a pillow all night is important to exfoliate off in the morning, and I take evening showers before getting into my bed so I'm clean in the sheets. AM is sink only. A shower is incorporated into my PM routine. I also shower as soon as the sun goes down so I can take my skin-irritating sunscreen off as soon as possible.
Morning Routine
14 steps
1.
First step of the day, before brushing teeth.
1.
First step of the day, before brushing teeth.
(optional. can be irritating)
I use a DIY homemade sugar/olive oil scrub on...
(optional. can be irritating)
I use a DIY homemade sugar/olive oil scrub on my lips after brushing teeth but before washing face.
2.
Apply a small amount to dry skin, massage in, then exfoliate with a wet...
2.
Apply a small amount to dry skin, massage in, then exfoliate with a wet konjac sponge to start emulsifying it.
Rinse off and remove completely w a microfiber cloth
7.
Apply a dab to forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. A wonderful lightweight...
7.
Apply a dab to forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. A wonderful lightweight lotion for summer.
I don't love the pink tint, but I got it in my Christmas stocking so I'm...
I don't love the pink tint, but I got it in my Christmas stocking so I'm using it up.
Any occlusive lip balm would work.
Evening Routine
11 steps
1.
Remove makeup and sunscreen before shower. Rinse off in shower.
1.
Remove makeup and sunscreen before shower. Rinse off in shower.
2.
Cleanse face & neck with this and a facial brush as last step of shower.
2.
Cleanse face & neck with this and a facial brush as last step of shower.
7.
Apply to delicate eye area & lids before All in One Snail cream to not get...
7.
Apply to delicate eye area & lids before All in One Snail cream to not get it near my eyes.
8.
Last step before bed, apply a liberal amount of this to face & neck.
8.
Last step before bed, apply a liberal amount of this to face & neck.
Slugging in winter.
Slugging in winter.