Updated Skincare For Spotty/Oily Skin // BeautySickelmore

Updated Skincare For Spotty/Oily Skin

 

 

My skin the past few weeks has become very spotty and oily because of the change in whether from hot to cold ( I have combination skin, normally it would be combination-dry but it's now become combination-oily) so I've had to change my skincare routine to help reduce the spot and oil on my skin. The oil is on my t-zone and the spots are more towards the bottom half of my face but I do still have some on my forehead. I tend to use a mask targeted for teenage skin (oily and spotty) more often like 3 times a week to help them. I still cleanse, tone and moisturise as well.

 

I recently went to Lush to check out their skin care range and they had loads of skin products which I was surprised because when I think of Lush I think bath bombs and shower stuff. I spoke to a lady and she recommended me a cleanser and mask for my skin. I've been using a lot more Lush products for the last few weeks as they are all handmade, cruelty free and contain fresh ingredients and no alcohol or any bad ingredients!

 

1. Cleanse- I use the Lush Fresh Farmacy which is a great cleanser for calming the skin so this will calm the redness of the spots and help reduce them. It include ingredients such as Chamomile and Lavender which are great for calming and balancing the skin and giving the skin moisture. So any dry spots will become less dry and decrease in size! This is a solid soap so you need to add water to it and create a milk and then massage in into the skin and wash off with warm water.

 

 

 

2. Tone- I've been using Lush Eau Roma Water which is great for reducing redness on the skin because it contains Rose Water which calms and reduces redness in the skin and it also contains Lavender which is great for balancing and softening the skin . This is a great toner because it's a spray so you can either spray it onto the face and wipe it in with a cotton pad or spray it onto a cotton pad. It's great for hydrating the skin after cleansing. This can be used as a toner/refresh the skin or remove makeup.

 

 

 

 

3. Exfoliate- I use the Lush Angels On Bare Skin which is classed as a cleanser but the lady in Lush said a lot of people use this as an exfoliator as it very gritty. This is great for oily skin because it contains Kaolin which is great for absorbing grease and dirt from the skin. It also contains Rose Water and Lavender Oil which are great for calming and balancing the skin. This is quite gritty because it contains ground Almonds which when added to water it creates a paste which brightens and tones the skin.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Mask- I've been using Lush Cupcake mask and Love Lettuce mask which is great for teenage (spotty and oily) skin and balancing skin. the Cupcake mask if suited more for spotty skin because it contains Rhassoul mud which is great at absorbing dirt and oil. It also contains Cocoa Powder which is great at drawing out all the dirt and impurities and it has Linseed and Cocoa Butter which is great at softening and moisturising the skin. I like to use this once a week. The Love Lettuce mask is great for balancing the skin as it contains Lavender which balances and calms the skin and it has nutrient-rich Agar Seaweed Gel which is great for soothing the skin. It also contains Honey and Almond Oil for moisturising and Almond Shells which are great for gently exfoliating the skin. I use this once a week as well. Both masks should be left on for 10-15 minutes. For best results leave it on for 15 minutes.

 

5. Moisturise- I've been using 2 Lush Million Dollar Moisturiser and Embryolisse. The lush moisturiser is great for calming the skin with Lavender and can be used as sunscreen as it contains an SPF of 30! Its thick and contains almond, sesame seed and oatmeal which are great for moisturising and gently exfoliating the skin. It also has reflective pigments so it give your skin a sunkissed glow. I tend to use this in the morning as a base for my primer and foundation but I do sometimes use this at night. A little goes a long way but it's quite expensive but it's very much worth the money! The Embryolisse moisturiser is great for balancing the skin as it's enriched with nutrients and water which also help promote cell renewal and leave the skin soft and healthy- looking. The moisturiser leaves the skin with a satin finish helps reduce dryness, this is a 3 in 1 product and can be used as a primer, moisturiser and a makeup remover but I use it as a moisturiser.

 

 I use product which are suited for my combination-oily skin as this will help my skin the most! so products which contain Lavender and Rose water are great for my skin (balancing the oil in my skin and calming my spots and skin in general.)

 

Overall, I would highly recommend Lush skincare products as they all contain fresh ingredients which are great for the skin and no alcohol or anything bad for the skin! There's nothing in the products that could harm your skin. A lot of their products are very affordable and do a great job. I will definitely be repurchasing skin products from Lush as I've notice my skin had become less spotty and the spots have been decreasing in size and redness!

 

 

 

 

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Skincare Routine 2016 // BeautySickelmore

Skincare Routine 2016

 

 

Every day and night I like to use my skincare routine so my skin will look the best it can. I like to cleanse, tone and moisturise every morning and night and I like to use an oil every night so it can be absorbed into the skin. I also like to use a mask and exfoliator 2-3 times a week to get rid of any dead skin and help my skin look better and to help minimise spots.

I always cleanser, tone, exfoliate, mask, moisturise and then an oil. I also use Garnier Micellar Water to remove my makeup off at night or when I'm being lazy or I'm running late I'll use it in the morning as a cleanser before putting makeup on. I don't tend to use an eye cream as my oil is able to go under the eyes and I don't want to use too much product under my eyes.

 

 

1. Cleanse- Clarins Gentle Foaming cleanser for normal to combination skin- £19.50

I love using this daily as it's very gentle on the skin and make my skin feel squeaky clean. I like to cleanse twice as the first gets and left over makeup off or dirt and the second gets deeper into the pores and thoroughly cleans the skin. You only need a small amount (pea-size) and add water to it. I prefer to add water to the product and then put it on my skin then to wet my face first. This foams up lovely so it gives you a squeaky clean finish. Once you use this you skin becomes soft and clean. After using this for a few months now I've noticed a drastic change in my spots! They've become less visible and are decreasing in redness, so that way I would rate this 5/5.


2. Tone- Clarins Gentle Exfoliating/ Brightening Toner- £25


I love using this toner on my skin as it's a 2-in-1 (It's a toner and exfoliator). It's very gentle and you can't feel any beads from the exfoliator which is nice because you can use it more often then a regular exfoliator. I love how my skin looks after toning as it looks clean, refreshed and brighter, which gives the appearance of healthier skin overall. I use this on cotton wool pads and dab/wipe over the skin once cleansed to rebalance the PH levels in your skin. Lots of people don't use a toner but I've very important for you skin as you need your PH levels in your to be rebalanced so you skin can looks its best. I would rate this 5/5 because it's so gentle but effective.

 

3. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Nourishing Moisturiser- £20

 

This is my favourite moisturise I've ever used! I heard about this a few years ago but didn't know where to get it from until I found it in boots and I've used it every day since. This is a thicker moisturiser but not too thick which quickly absorbs into your skin leaving it soft and not greasy. Again a little goes a long way do I use about a pea-size which cover my face. I use this after toning or in the morning after using the micellar water before foundation. My foundation looks at lot nice when I use this moisturiser underneath it! It smooth's out the surface of my skin so anything put on top won't exaggerate my spots or pore which is amazing! That's why I would rate this 5/5.

 

4. The Body Shop Vitamin E Oil- £15

 

This is one of the first oils I've used on my skin because I don't tent to use oily products but there are many benefits to using oils on your skin. This one needs 8 hours to absorb into your skin to nourish and he hydrate the skin. I was badly burnt in the summer and this oil has help with the sun spots left on my skin! I tend to use my finger with this product and once the whole face is covered I use The Body Shop Dual Face Massager as the cold from the balls stimulate blood circulation and help tighten the skin and pores. I've notice a huge difference to my skin from using the oil as it's help hydrate my skin whenever I get dry patches which will be a great help in winter as the skin tends to get dried out from the weather and using central heating in your house. I would rate this 5/5 because it's very effective.

 

5. Origins Out Of Trouble Mask For Problem Skin- £24

 

This is my favourite mask for my skin as it makes a huge difference to my spots! They become less visible and less red once this had been applied. I use my finger to apply the mask as it's quite thick, but a little goes a long way. Although it's thick you only need a little and you can add water to spread it onto your skin. Once applied you leave it on 10 minutes and then I tend to wipe it off with a dampened flannel. After you take it off you skin feel extremely soft and feels very clean. I would rate this 5/5 because its really help my skin when it looks its worst. I use this 2-3 times a week to be able to notice a difference.                                                                  6. Origins Modern Friction Exfoliator- £23                                                                                               

This is my favourite exfoliators because you can feel the beads in this so you know that its working at getting rid of dead skin cells and renewing your skin. The one in the picture is a tester so the original size is the same as the mask. So you get quite a lot for the money. I use a little (Pea-size) and add water to it to spread it over my skin. I also you a dampened flannel to wipe it of. Once wiped off your skin is left feeling very soft and smooth as all of the dry skin is taken off with the beads which makes you skin look amazing. I would rate this 5/5 because it's extremely effective and I use this 2-3 times a week normally whenever I use my mask I'll exfoliate as well.

 

7. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - £3.33

 

This product is great! Lots of people use this as it's so cheap. I love using this to remove my makeup with cotton wool as it's very gentle on the sin and is great at removing makeup. I sometimes use this in the morning to get rid of any dirt on my skin from overnight and then moisturise before applying my makeup as it makes my makeup look a lot nicer and smoother.  Its very quick and easy to use and extremely cheap so that why I would rate this 5/5!

 

 

 

 

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