Beauty Tips For Body Care
2018 was a rough year for my skin after quitting hormonal birth control and, unbeknownst to me, using makeup products that were breaking me out, but I've taken a lot of steps to get back on track and my skin is thanking me big time! The best things I've done for my skin this year are:Stopping exfoliating every day! Yep, I was physically exfoliating every day. I was under the impression that this would help unclog my pores and help shed dead skin faster in order to stop me from forming new pimples. While there may be some truth to that, it was only irritating my skin and stripping it of moisture, which brings me to....Making moisture a priority in my routine. I finally figured out that all the actives and acids in the world weren't going to do a thing for me if my skin was dry and irritated. I cut out most actives, save for BP and azelaic acid and focused on moisturizing and locking that moisture in. My skin no longer feels tight, even after cleansing, and it feels so smooth all the time!Figuring out that I'm sensitive to dimethicone. This one was probably the best game changer for me. I had previously thought that my acne was purely hormonal, but when I did some research about potential acne-causing ingredients in makeup, I came across dimethicone, a silicone which is found in a lot of liquid makeup and skincare. I initially brushed it off because it's in almost EVERYTHING and I didn't want to give up my favorite products, but I finally took the plunge and stopped using my BB cream, concealer, sunscreen, and moisturizer, all of which contained dimethicone, and my active acne went down by probably 90%. I replaced them with dimethicone-free products and it's been smooth sailing ever since!I'd love to hear from everyone else about their 2018 accomplishments!!edit: a word
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