Let me catch y'all up a bit on my life- over the summer I was quite busy nannying and editing my resume/job hunting/interviewing, but right now I'm taking a short break to figure out the next step career-wise (thinking of pursuing a more creative path perhaps!).
Summer went by fast and I'm already looking forward to the chilly days of autumn ahead. I think we have this mental fantasy that 'summer=break', but for me, I was sleep deprived and exhausted for the past couple months. Since I had little time to take care of myself, my skin started breaking out and now I'm dealing with the consequences =[. Here are a couple products I've been using the past month to get my skin back to normal!
Boscia Willow Bark Spot Treatment- $15
Unlike most spot treatments that use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to combat acne, this Boscia one uses willow bark and plant derived extracts to calm redness and reduce spots. This is actually the second time I've purchased this- the first time I felt like it did nothing because it's so gentle, but since I have super sensitive skin, I decided to try it out again. The consistency is a watery gel-like formula that has zero fragrance or color (it kind of reminds me of spit to be honest lol but it absorbs immediately and doesn't leave any residue!). For spots that have come to a head, I love using the hydrocolloid dressing, but for those spots that are under the skin and sore, the willow bark helps to calm inflammation without irritating or drying out the skin. For me, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are too harsh, so if you have sensitive skin check this out! My only issue with it is the packaging- it comes in a twist up pen which makes it nice for travel but I can't tell how much I'm using or when it's almost out! They used to carry a larger size with a pump, but it's been discontinued, boo~ You can find Boscia products at Sephora and Boscia.com.
Clinique Cleansing Balm- $29
This is another product I repurchased because it's gentle but effective for sensitive skin. In my last skin care post I talked about the basics of cleansing and highly suggested makeup removers for those of you who wear makeup on the daily. Since I was nannying I stayed indoors most of the time and wore makeup maybe 2-3 times/week max. I was using makeup removing wipes from Koh Gen Do and they were decent but since my skin's been more sensitive and breaking out, I went back to the Clinique balm and have been enjoying it all over again. Basically what this does is it breaks down all the makeup and sunscreen on your face thoroughly without disturbing your skin. It comes in a jar as a solid balm- take a tiny scoop (about a quarter size) and warm it between your fingers and massage all over the face. I like to start on the cheeks and move outward and lastly use the remaining oil to remove any eye makeup (I only wear non-waterproof mascara so you may need more product depending on how much eye makeup you wear). After massaging for about a minute, take warm water and gently rinse off the balm (at this point, it dissolves into a milk). Once the balm is removed, your skin is left clean but not stripped! I recommend this product for everyone because if you don't remove the makeup, sunscreen, and grime off the top layer of your skin, your pores can get clogged and that's when breakouts happen. It is a tad pricey but it lasts forever (I think one jar lasted me about 6-8 months); you can buy this anywhere Clinique is sold- Sephora, Macy's, Nordy's, etc.
Tweezerman Nail Clippers- $13
My last favorite is super rando but I decided to include it anyway because they are awesome! In my younger days, I enjoyed growing out my nails, filing them, and painting them pretty colors. Those days are long gone lol. Recently I've been enjoying just short, clean looking nails with no polish and these nail clippers achieve that for me. You know those 99 cent nail clippers rolling around the house (probably 4-5 of them) that barely cut nails and leave you with jagged, sharp edges that can cut into a rock? I absolutely hated that feeling and would file and file until my nails were somewhat manageable. I bought these clippers a couple years ago and it's probably the best purchase I've made in a long time. Tweezerman is known for their great tweezers because of how sharp and precise they are and these clippers are the same- the blade is really thin and sharp so when you cut your nails, it's very clean and precise. I don't even use a nail file anymore. Plus, it's pink. Done and done! They are much pricier than your crap 99 cent clippers, but seriously, how many clippers do you need?! Just buy this one and you're set =D I bought mine off drugstore.com but Ulta carries it as well (use those coupons you get in the mail for a discount!).
Now that summer is almost over, I'm really looking forward to the upcoming months (autumn is my fave season and I actually like cold weather =]). I hope everyone is doing well physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually... remember to take care of yourself- eat, sleep, pray, wear sunscreen! ;]
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