Why You Need A Skincare Routine

When we think of a skincare routine, what immediately comes to mind for many, is highly overrated and overpriced products that line the aisles of your local drug store. Implementing a skincare routine is a necessary investment, not only to protect you from the elements but to aid in keeping you looking and feeling your best. No need to slather your skin with harsh chemicals, there are plenty of natural and organic products to choose from that are not complicated or outrageously priced. My personal top 5 non-toxic skincare brands are widely available and are low to moderately priced.

Don’t use whatever soap happens to be at the sink or in the shower. Find a cleanser that is formulated for your face and your skin type. Always rinse with warm water, not hot. Hot water removes natural oils and will leave your skin dehydrated.

Applied after washing your face, toners contain ingredients that restore and replenish nutrients to your skin and often contain ingredients that aid to soften, smooth, and calm the skin. This is particularly important if you have sensitive or oily prone skin.

Everyone should use moisturizer, even if your skin tends to be oily. Apply it while your skin is still damp from cleansing to help seal in the moisture. For those with acne or oily prone skin be sure the moisturizer is light-weight and oil-free to prevent blocked pores.

While some moisturizers contain sunscreen, it certainly doesn’t hurt to double up if your moisturizer is SPF is 30 or below. Your sunscreen should protect against both UVA and UVB rays. If you feel that this is a bit of an overkill, just remember that not only, are you protecting yourself from skin cancer and sun damage, UV exposure is the number one cause of wrinkles, loss of firmness, uneven skin tone and will result in aging.

Exfoliating will leave your skin feeling smoother as it aids in removing dead skin and increasing skin cell turnover. Dermatologists recommend chemical exfoliants over scrubs to prevent damaging the protective barrier of your skin. Paticularly if you have very sensitive skin, sun damage or acne as they work a little deeper in the skin

Facial scrubs are a good method if you do not have sensitive skin however, you should only do this 2 to 3 times per week.

This all-natural skincare line is my personal favorite. I have Rosacea in addition to very sensitive skin and after 3 months of use, my skin is looking and feeling better than ever! Recommended my esthetician, this sample kit for combination skin contained a 1.7 fl oz foaming gel cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Pevonia offers trial kits for a multitude of skin conditions, Rosacea, sensitivity, oily, etc. While the price may appear a little steep, roughly $52 for a trial kit, mine lasted nearly 3 months. That is less than .60 cents per day. You also have the option to make 4 interest-free payments.

Versed offers something for every skin type. Following European Union Standards, formulations are free from over 1350+ toxins as well as many questionable ingredients. Committed not only to clean, non-toxic products, Versed goes beyond the skin by reducing waste and their carbon footprint. With their recycling program, they will provide a pre-paid FedEx label to return your empty containers. While not everything is currently recyclable they are taking steps to continually become more and more sustainable. I have used the Milky Cleanser and Baby Cheeks All-in-One Hydrating Milk. It has a pleasant aroma and left my skin soft.

Derma.E began with one simple product, a jar of vitamin E moisturizing cream and has continued to create a plethora of clean beauty products. Over 2700 ingredients are on their “Refuse To Use” list so you can be confident that what you are putting on your skin is clean and pure. something for every skin type. Affordable with something for every skin type. I have not personally used this product however, some of my friends swear by it and will not consider anything else. I have only used the Rosehip & Almond Anti-Aging Shea Hand and Cuticle Cream. While it does a fabulous job softening my hands, the aroma is a bit pungent for my taste.