[Personal] My skincare routine has made me a better adult

Beauty Tips For Body Care
I noticed this tonight and had to share.Routine When I decided it was time for bed 6 months ago, I would have washed makeup off if I was wearing any, moisturized, brushed my teeth, and went to bed. Now I brush my teeth, wash my face, use my Stridex and then to get a decent waiting period, I go clean my living room and load the dishwasher. I then return to the bathroom to apply my AHA (every other night), then I go pick up anything else around my apartment before moisturizing. I even sanitized my cellphone tonight. So no matter how unproductive I was throughout the day, I wake up to a clean home the next morning.Laundry I use a pillow case, flip it over the next night, then replace it the following night and continue. If I use my benzoyl peroxide spot treatment, I'm forced to use my white pillow cases or my husband's white t-shirt. I also use a clean wahscoth to dry my face every time, and then use that washcoth to shower the following day. My skincare routine has forced me to pay attention to my laundry because I always need clean pillowcases and washcloths!Sun protection While trying to combat my acne, I now have a much better understanding of the importance of sun protection. While I'm clearing a breakout without BHA, sometimes AHA, and occasionally benzoyl peroxide, I know that if I don't wear sunscreen I will be left with bright scars on my face that are no better than the acne itself. Today I went to the park and wore sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and long sleeves. Last year I would have went out in a t-shirt and shorts without any sun protection.So thank you for constantly instilling the importance of wait times between checmical exfoliants, changing pillow cases, and sun protection to us newbies who come here searching for help. And while I'm at it, thank you all for everything. With your help, I started a routine in November and have learned so much since then. My skin isn't where I'd like it to be but it's getting better. I've been taking progress photos along the way in hopes of posting a before and after to share someday. For now, I'm enjoying this newfound sense of productiveness.
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