From the Owner: My Daily Skin Care Routine
Hello everyone! As some of you know, I started my career as an esthetician in 2010. To this day, providing my spa guests with skin care treatments and knowledge for home care is my favorite part of what I do. If we've ever had the pleasure of meeting in person I'm almost certain that we've discussed my very specific skin care routine. I like to use my personal home care routine as an example to explain how important it is to have a daily regimen at home. Facials, treatments, and peels can only take your skin so far. Yes, treatments like these do greatly improve your complexion, skin's health, and help you achieve your ultimate skin goals. But, without a proper skin care routine at home, your skin cannot maintain all results in between treatments.
scrub me secret: My skin type is dry and a little sensitive. The products you will see in my skin care routine cater to my skin type. I will be using the 'scrub me secrets' in this blog to show modifications for oily/congested skin types.
scrub me secret: to modify this step for oily/congested skin I suggest using the scrub me, clarifying bar. this bar helps clear oils and begin healing breakouts. this cleanser will not sensitize your skin like other acne cleansers. oily skin types should cleanse on a daily basis.
scrub me secret: to modify this step for oily/congested skin I suggest using witch hazel for a toner. witch hazel is best applied with a cotton pad after cleansing, before hydration.
scrub me secret: vitamin C is also great for congested or oily skin types. I suggest the PCA A&C serum instead of the C&E serum. Vitamin A will help to minimize pores and refine skin more. The A&C serum also has more of a matte finish.
scrub me secret: eye cream is for everyone! No matter your age, sex, or skin type you can and should be using an eye cream. I personally started using an eye cream around the age of 19. Remember, its easier to prevent fine lines, puffiness, and aging than it is to try and take it away.
scrub me secret: for oily skin types you will want a lighter weight sunscreen. I like the weightless SPF from PCA and I also like Jan Marini physical protectant. Aveeno also has an ultra calming SPF that is lightweight if you need to pop by a drugstore in a pinch.
scrub me secret: if you have oily/congested skin you can still use the nourishing serum to remove your makeup. It will be much better for your skin than using a removal wipe with alcohols in it. you will want to remove the nourishing serum with a cloth or cotton pad.
scrub me secret: this can also be a great PM cleanser for oily/congested skin. check with your dermatologist or esthetician to make sure it fits well into your routine. some acne products may make skin too sensitive for this cleanser.
scrub me secret: if you have active breakouts a double exfoliation like this isn't best. too much or too aggressive exfoliation can actually damage the skin if there are active breakouts. I suggest skipping this step or using some type of astringent or salicylic serum.
scrub me secret: for oily/congested skin you do want to hydrate to balance out your skin. If you don't use a moisturizer then your skin will feel the need to produce extra oil to try and do the job itself; this results in oily feeling skin. I recommend a lightweight moisturizer like PCA clearskin or aveda oil control lotion.
That is all for my daily skin care routine! I do use the scrub me lip polish and butter balm both on a daily basis. In the treatment room I give myself small facials about once every 2 months and I use some type of PCA peel a few times a year also. If you would like a blog covering things like enzymes and chemical peels let me know in the comments section below!