I’ll start off by saying it took an awful long time for me to actually be interested in keeping my skin looking good. After much persistence from my lovely mama, I started trying some skin care products she raved about and now I have an ingrained routine that I never miss a single day of.
I have to give a huge shout out to my mom for all her skin care wisdom. She loves skin care as much as I love baking, so she pointed me in the right direction for taking proper care of my skin.
I start off every morning by washing and moisturizing my face. My face wash is Living Libations: Best Skin Ever. I am currently using the Rose Best Skin Ever. It has a really nice smell and my husband prefers it. This product is more of an oil than a foamy face wash, but it works so well. I have naturally oily skin, and washing with this oil does not make me oilier. It cleanses and hydrates and my face loves it!
All I have to do is get the tip of a face wash cloth and wet it in the sink with some warm water. Then I put one pump of the oil onto the cloth and rub the wash cloth all over my face. I put some pressure as I rub so the cloth exfoliates my skin as the Best Skin Ever does its work.
After I wash my face, on the days I feel I need a little extra moisture, I spritz some Living Libations: Rose Glow Complexion Mist onto my face. I feel like it gives me that little extra I need sometimes.
I finish off my morning skin care with Simply Shea Face Cream made by MadeOn Skincare Products. The main igredient is Shea butter which can feel a little on the heavy side for some people, but I love the feel on my skin. In conjunction with the Best Skin Ever, it makes my face feel hydrated and soft.
I also love a good mask once in a while. For a long time I had used this amazing mask made from mud from the Dead Sea by a local company, but they unfortunately don’t make it anymore and I haven’t found a good replacement.
So instead of Dead Sea masks, I’ve been making my own: another trick my mom taught me. I like to make a strawberry oatmeal mask. It really helps after a day spent in the sun or when you just need some extra hydration. I mix together oatmeal, honey, yogurt, and strawberries. All these ingredients are great for your skin!
Oatmeal is a amazing moisturizer. It’s good for irritated or dry skin and can help relieve itchiness. What I do sometimes if my skin feels super dry, is I take a knee high stocking (those cheap ones you can buy at the drug store), and fill it with some rolled oats and knot it. Then I bring it into the bath with me and soak it in the water for a couple minutes and then rub my entire body with it, especially the dry areas. I do it on my face too. It’s amazing what benefits simple pantry staples can have on your skin! Oatmeal, honey, yogurt, and strawberries all have different benefits and they’re ingredients most people have on hand at home. Perfect for a quick mask before an event or a fun girls night!
The last thing I do on the regular that really helps with my skin is dry brushing every morning. My skin is very sensitive to shaving and this daily dry brushing routine helps it tremendously. It exfoliates my skin and helps with blood circulation among a ton of other benefits.
I hope I gave you a few tips for your own routine and enjoy the strawberry face mask!
Strawberry Oatmeal Mask
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Rolled Oats
- 2 Tbsp Plain Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Strawberries
Instructions
- Blend oats in a food processor or blender until it's broken up and powdery. Blend or smush strawberries until they're mushy and easy to mix in.
- In a bowl, combine the oats, strawberries, yogurt, and honey and mix until they're all combined. It should be thick enough that it will stick to your face when you apply it.
- Apply mask to face and keep on for 10-20 minutes. You can keep it on until it starts feeling dry and tight on your skin. Wash off with a warm wash cloth. Then splash your face with cold water and pat dry.
Notes
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