Skincare! I wanted to share a few of my skincare favorites with everyone. I don't really have a special skincare routine but I do have a few products that I love and make my skin feel awesome. I'm not claiming to know anything really about skincare and definitely can't tell you what would work best for different types of skin. Not claiming to be a skincare genius but I do know what I like to use after many trials. I know what makes my skin look better and figured I would share that with you guys and get some feedback! I'm always looking for different skincare products and new things to try. so recommendations are encouraged!
I wrote a post on here about coconut oil a while ago. I absolutely love it and still use it, especially during my pregnancies. I used it morning and night on my belly when I was pregnant with Penelope and continue to use it now while pregnant once again. It completely hydrates my skin and makes it feel super smooth but it also helps with stretch marks. I didn't really get many or notice many after I was pregnant with Penelope. With this baby, I've noticed a few but keeping my skin hydrated, has definitely made a difference in severity.
Aside from coconut oil, which I just use on my belly at the time, I've found a few different products recently that I started using on my face and body. I kinda just stumbled upon some of these products while at Target, while getting a spray tan after I had Penelope, and just reading online articles/recommendations.
1. Yes to Carrots Intense Hydration Night Cream
I have always used the Yes brand since I stumbled on it in Target a couple years ago but I recently was looking for a facial cream to keep my skin from drying out. Living in Texas has made my skin SO incredibly dry and my face has gotten the worst of it. This cream which I use at night before bed isn't greasy or super thick and keeps my skin pretty soft and hydrated. I've definitely seen a complete difference since I have started using it. The price isn't too bad either compared to other skincare products. It's under $15! You can find it online or at Target : YesToCarrotsNightFaceCream
2. Hylunia Colloidal Silver Spray
I found this facial spray when I was getting a spray tan before my brother's wedding last June. When ever I visit back home in PA, I go to the same place to get a spray tan because they do such a great job and yep, I am kind of addicted to them when I'm not pregnant or nursing. The spray tans at this place are completely organic and so they sell organic body products as well. I found this facial mist/spray there and decided to give it a try, even though it was a little more expensive than I'd like to pay when trying something out the first time. Impulses! The spray is a facial mist/ spray toner that you can use at any time of day. It has colloidal silver and lavender in it, which help soothe the skin, keep it clean, and glowing. People use it for acne, burns, irritations, and even after waxing to calm their skin when it starts to flare. I started using it in the morning before applying moisturizer and makeup and at night before I put on the hydration night cream. I've noticed it keeps my face looking bright and clean. The reviews are fantastic on it as well. It's a little pricy but under $35 and free shipping and free returns if you aren't happy with the product. You can find this on the Hylunia website: HyluniaColloidalSilverMist
3. Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer
More Yes Brand. I love their products and see a difference after using all of them. This one in particular I started using on and off a couple years ago. I wanted something a little lighter for the day that I could put on in the morning before putting makeup on, the days I would go to work. I don't typically wear makeup the days I am home to let my skin breathe. Those days I just use the intense hydration cream during the day as well, to keep my face really moisturized but on days when I wear makeup, I use this daily moisturizer as a base. This product is super light and is formulated to work with sensitive skin. I have the most sensitive skin you could imagine and have no issues using this moisturizer and have noticed that it doesn't cause my face to look greasy during the day, which is something I've struggled with in the past. It's under $15 and you can find it at Target: YestoCucumbersDailyMoisturizer
4. Jergens Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer
I tend to switch up the lotions/moisturizers I use on my body often, depending on the season. Currently I am using this product and love it. The Jergens natural glow has a gradual tanner in the lotion which develops a pretty even tan on your skin while moisturizing it. Since I can't really get my spray tans like I normally do, I decided to give this a try in place of my normal lotion. I put this on my body after the shower every other night and have not only noticed a nice glow covering my almost translucent legs but also my legs are super soft! The other awesome aspect of this lotion is that it doesn't smell like a self-tanner! This is a super cheap product that really works and gives you a nice little glow as well. It is under $10 and you can find it at Target, Walmart, etc. or online: JergensNaturalGlow
5. Yes to Cucumbers Gentle Milk Cleanser
This is turning into a Yes brand post and I promise it is not sponsored. I just really love this stuff. The gentle milk cleanser is the only type of facial cleanser I use. I use it in the shower to wash my face every night before bed. Other than that, I don't really use anything else on my face in terms of facial wash or cleansing products. The reason I love this product is because it's not harsh, doesn't feel like it's taking layers off of your skin, and is really light. I found that it is super soothing and my face feels really fresh and clean after using it. I apply the hydration cream soon after and feel like my face is super soft and fresh before I go to bed. This is under $10 and can be found at Target: YestoCucumbersCleanser
Some other products I have ordered and am really liking right now:
Bio-Oil : I've read really great reviews on this product and saw it at Babies R Us recently as well. I also heard that it works really well for the prevention of stretch marks and the appearance if you already have them. I just ordered it and am planning to start using it and see how I like it!
Let me know what your favorite skincare products are and what you recommend!
