Sweaty Skin Care Routine
Anti Aging & Anti Acne
Does your mug react to all this muginess?
Is your face greasy and sweaty AND you’re fighting breakouts AND wrinkles?
The changing temps mean you may need to adjust your skin care- and let’s face it- these masks and face coverings haven’t been easy on anyones skin
I’ve blogged about my skincare routine before- but I’ve changed it since then and it’s definitely different from season to season
I am on dermalogica’s PR team, which means I get to test out their products.
I cannot speak high enough about them, everything is top notch. I am also a huge fan of Deceim and I added in some creams from Fourth Ray Beauty
This summer has been an absolute boiler room here in Brooklyn…
Since June it’s been a flurry of 90 degree days with 90 percent humidity . I feel like every time I lift my phone to look at the weather- it has a big fat heat advisory sign on it
Here’s how I battle the heat humidity and mascne….
My morning and evening routines are COMPLETELY different.
Night Time you’ll want to emphasize getting makeup, dirt. pollution and sunscreen off
Morning I use my peptides and I moisturize to prep my skin for makeup. And yes I pretty much wear makeup every day when I teach and I wore it most days through the pandemic when I was home. Peptides cannot be mixed with most acids and vitamin c- so check your ingredinet list if you decide to use products containing them,
Yes it’s a lot of steps, but I’m scared of needles -no botox or filler for me!
I will say since I started this long process, its halted my aging process. I also stay the effffF out of the sun, which is hard, I actually tan easy and love the beach but I avoid it now because tanning is really just sun damage…..
Morning Routine
Cleanser
I’ve been using Fourth Ray Beautys AM to PM Cleanser. Fourth ray is the sister company to ColourPop Cosmetics, one of my favorite makeup brands. The price is right and I am loving the way my skin feels after it.
Serums
dermalogica’s Powerbright dark Spot Serum
If you're fighting acne scars this is a great splurge product that also contains niacinamide- which will keep breakouts to a minimum and control oil. And I def get oily during my workouts!
It also contains Shiitake Mushroom to brighten, Ashwagandha for antioxidant benefits and other ingredients to erase dark spots
I had heard sooooooo much about this product I had to try it! It’s considered THE ONE product YOU HAVE to get from The Ordinary but I had never used it, and it did not disappoint
Peptides can help improve skin firmness, smoothness, reduce fine lines and wrinkles. They do this by promoting collagen, elastin, and improving the antioxidant levels in your skin. I started using it a few months ago and I swear my fine lines seem less visible.
Moisturizer
Rose Hip Oil
Also from The Ordinary I cannot rave enough about this. It fights wrinkles and acne and is used in so many formulations. This is the purest version you can find and it’s helped my skin so much. It keeps it soft and helps calm my breakouts and fight aging. Contrary to popular belief- pure oils like these will moisturize your skin- signalling your skin to stop over producing oil- which is what causes acne flareups
If I could pour this stuff on my LIFE if I could.
Sunscreen
It’s not pictured in the video but I still use The Ordinary’s Mineral UV Filter 30SPF
You only need a tiny amount of it and I put it on after my rose hip oil sinks in and before I put on my makeup.
Nighttime Routine
I go for a Double Cleanse method here- which originated in Korea. Usually the first cleanse is with an oil based cleanser- and that’s what really gets the grime and especially the siunscreen off.
The second cleanse is with a foamier cleanser that may have more active ingredients to both cleanse and treat your skin
Cleansers
Here I’ll also use a ourth Ray product- their BFD Cleansing Oil
I really wear at lot of makeup (as shown in the vid) and this swipes it right off. I also use a micro fiber cleansing towel to help ease off stubborn mascara, eyeliner and lipstick. And yes- I really do wear makeup most days, when I teach and do Pilates!
Next up I go for the AM to PM Cleanser from Fourth ray as I did in the morning
It makes a great second step and they were actually made to be used together
Serum
The Ordinary Niacinamide
If you're fighting acne this os the ONE product that made a HUGE difference for me. It will not over dry your skin like many other anti-acne ingredients -and its known to help with skin texture too. It also helps to control oil and will help improve skin texture.
This one is so key in summer or in humid climates!
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane
I leveled up my retinol treatment to one of the Ordinary’s strongest strengths. Retinoid is known for its anti aging and skin clearing properties. It is a chemical exfoliant, which sloughs off skin revealing newer younger skin and helps increase collagen production. It is the gold standard in anti aging products. the Ther Ordinary’s version is made to not irritate your skin- which retinoids are known for peeling when you first start using them.
Start with one of their lower strengths and Deceim will chat or take a phone call with you if you have questions about how to add these into your routine
Moisturizers
dermalogica Smart response Serum
Technically this is a serum but with the squalane in the retinoid and the active moisturizing ingredients in this- I find I am sufficiently hydrated in the humid north east climate. This is not a normal serum- it will change based on what your skin needs.
SmartResponse technology helps stop skin damage before it starts – using four smart actives which, when triggered, hydrate, brighten, soothe, and address the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in response to how your skin absorbs it.
I have found my acne has gone down significantly in addition to having smoother skin since using it
Extras:
Sheet Masks
1- 2 times per week I will use a Sheet Mask. They say a whole bottle of serum is in one of these bad boys and I get mine for buck from Shop Miss A- you can read more about that here. I will often use these while I meditate or even leave it on as I wind down and lay in bed!
Once per week I use The Ordinary AHA BHA peel-
which is a powerful exfoliant. It really helps me glow up and smooth out. This one is not for the faint of heart- its bright red and highly concentrated so follow the directions and precautions carefully. It is a powerful acid and may not work well if you have super sensitive skin.
This is so key as the humidity here in the north east gets unbearably high.
the Ordinary 2% Salicylic Masque
is great for when my acne flares up- and it really does since I have to wear a mask at work and on the subways. It has charcoal so it’s black but I find the results to be immediate, which is so satisfying.
Thank you to dermalogica for providing me with the products.
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