If my
latest project's taught me anything, it's that my skin looks like crap.
See? Okay, it's a dark shot, but trust me, it's totally ick. My complexion is dull. It's uneven and blotchy. If your computer had touch-o-vision, you'd realize that it's rough and bumpy too. And I have what looks like {gasp!} age spots! Ew!
I've tried drinking more than the 8 cups of water I already drink daily and eating less crap like sugar and carbs, but it just made me pee a lot... and lose some weight -- which is great, but my skin still looked like Freddy Krueger's on a good day.
In the end, I couldn't deny it anymore. My longstanding routine of
hot steaming washcloth and natural coconut-based moisturizer just wasn't cutting it. It couldn't keep up with the stress,
the hormones, and the, um,
aging.
I was really bummed about this because
I've NEVER had to do anything special to have great skin until now. Truly.
Even in my teens, when pimples are supposed to be at their peak, I was smooth and clear, and had that lovely mocha glow most Filipinas usually have, you know, post coital. Except I was a teen. A pure Catholic school girl. And innocent. I hadn't even had a boyfriend. Or boy toys. Yet.
Anyway...
So, last week, instead of hitting my favourite health food store, I decided to hit the mall. I was going to get the Big Guns! If I had to melt all of this bad skin off, I would! Dammit.
Now, every morning and night, I wash with a hot steaming wash cloth, then I use -- all from The Body Shop (TBS)...
1: TBS's Vitamin C Skin Boost
- as an after-cleansing serum
2: TBS's Nutragenics Smoothing Day Cream
- applied a few minutes after I let the Skin Boost absorb
3: TBS's Vitamin C Microdermabrasion
- twice a week
That was on the 12th. Now, it's been over a week, and I have to say, I've seen a noticeable improvement in my skin's texture. I look more awake.
And OMG, it smells so GOOD! Yummy and orange-y.
And look...
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| I have no makeup on in this picture. I should've at least put some lipstick on, eh? |
Okay, it might not be obvious in the picture, but it's so soft and smooth! When I brush my hand against my skin, I need to stop and go "Oo, nice."
So if I stop you on the street, scream "Touch it! It's so soft!", and point frantically at my face, just bear with me. And don't call the cops.
I'll post more after pics in a few.
What's your skincare routine? Share with me.
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