Taking care of my skin is one of my favorite things to do next to makeup. As I've said before healthy skin is the basis of good makeup. When skin is irritated makeup can feel like it isn't shining to its full potential and I've felt that on more than one occasion. In the past there have been times where my skin has made me feel self-conscious and embarrassed. I've gone through lots of trial and error and have worked quite hard to get my skin looking as clear as possible. I'm pretty proud of how far I've come from way back in the day when I would only use makeup wipes to clean my face - gross, I know.
I'd like to call this a little service announcement. A week or so ago I was having a conversation over coffee with my friend Julie. We were talking about how many people choose to skimp out on their skincare routines because they either don't want to spend the money or they think that they don't need it. Most people tend to want to spend more on makeup to cover up their problem areas with some instant gratification instead of investing in treatments that can take around a month to work (the cellular renewal time in young individuals.) Trust me I get that it's hard to put faith in something you can't see right away but, it is important and should be a part of your daily routine along with your makeup. Cleanse, treat, and moisturize.
