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What is skincare to you? Is it part of your routine? Is it something you do before special occasions? Something you’ve never tried before? To me, it’s a selfcare ritual that allows me to reflect and appreciate myself and hit pause on the chaotic life that is today’s modern society.
For skincare, we have our basics. Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, and Sunscreen. As long as you have these, the rest is just optional. And I’m here to give you options.
- Boosters
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BOOSTERS basically boost your entire skincare game. They come in several forms such as serum-like textures to hydrating oil types. While it depends on the ingredients in the specific product, boosters generally boost the effects of the other products and improves the overall skincare experience!
One booster I would recommend is the Green Tea Seed Serum by Innisfree!
グリーンティー シード セラム N （ミニサイズ・オンライン限定）｜イニスフリー(innisfree)
Green tea is a proven antioxidant(which is anti-aging), UV-protectant, and anti-inflammatory(helps with redness/irritation/acne)!!!
It also has all those hyped up ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and Squalene! These all help hydrate and moisturize the skin as well as build a stronger barrier for your skin.
- VITAMIN C
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VITAMIN C is almighty. Very tricky, but the benefits are *chef’s kiss*
My recommendation is Obagi C10 Serum!
https://www.shop.rohto.co.jp/category/skincare/obagi/obagi-c/168170.html
Vitamin C is highly unstable and is very sensitive to light and oxygen which ruins the quality of the serum quite easily. Which is why Vitamin C serums have a short shelf life after opening. Always look for a Vitamin C serum which its packaging is tinted, dark, or covered so it won’t be subjected to sunlight.
BENEFITS OF THIS SERUM:
- Great antioxidant
- Formulated so that it doesn’t oxidize as quickly as other serums
- Prevents excessive melanin produce = Helps for sun damage and sunburns
- Can also be substituted as a booster
You can use it night or day. WARNING: WHEN USE IN MORNING, PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN AFTER OR YOUR SKIN WILL SUFFER
- OIL
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This part is optional. Purely for fun. If you suffer from dry skin, maybe look into some oils! They help keep the hydration locked in. If your skin is producing oils sufficiently and you’re not suffering from dryness, I would recommend steering clear from oils. Or, only use it in specific dry areas on your skin.
WELEDA Pomegranate Face Oil is my personal favorite!
The ingredients include 8 different blends of nourishing oils such as macadamia oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, etc.
This is one of those products where when you wake up the next day, your skin just looks plump, smooth, and gives a natural glow. I always use it before a special event and rely on it religiously when my skin is looking dull. This oil can also be substituted as a booster as well!
I hope you found this article worth the read and if you found anything you want to try, please go check these products out!