Hey Beauty Lovers!
Although March has finally arrived, the snow continues to fall in NYC. I have never been a fan of the winter months, but I am beginning to truly despise the snow and subzero weather as I age. My skin is no longer tolerating the freezing winds, and I find myself searching every skincare shop for a product that will save me from flaking skin!
So far the only thing that has been saving my skin this winter is my extreme obsession with sheet masks. As long as I consistently use at least one sheet mask a day and layer my hydrating skincare products, my skin remains flake free. This may sound completely unnecessary for someone with young or oily skin, but once your skin starts maturing, you will quickly see the benefit of taking care of your skin the right way.
In addition to my daily skincare routines, I always make sure to triple mask 2-3 times a week. If you've never heard of this fantastic masking method, you are not alone. I found out about triple masking this past summer, and it completely changed my experience with mud masks.
To triple mask, start off with applying an exfoliating mask. This will help you remove any dead skin and make your pores more accessible. I like to use the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask from Peter Thomas Roth, but any exfoliating mask with chemical exfoliators will work.
After you wash off the exfoliating mask, apply a mud mask. This will really help clear out your pores. I like to use the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask (Original), but you can use any clay mask for this step. Make sure to wash off the clay mask within the instructed time limit. You don't want to end up over-drying your skin!
After washing off the clay mask, apply toner and essence to rebalance your skin. I like to use Son & Park Beauty Water and Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence since they are both hydrating. Once your skin is refreshed, apply a hydrating sheet mask. I like to use one with hyaluronic acid (ex: Kina Cosmetics Function Facial Mask- Hyaluronic Acid). This will help your skin completely re-hydrate, and you will then be ready for the rest of your skincare.
Triple masking has been a major skin-changer. I haven't experienced flaking at all this winter, even in the coldest weather! I highly recommend this self-care ritual during the winter months, but it can really be enjoyed all year round.
Self-care has been so important to me since becoming a mom. I really love to take some time for myself a few nights a week to relax and take care of my skin. One part of my body that has received most of the neglect over the years has been the skin on my hands. One of my New Year's resolutions was to apply hand cream consistently during the winter. It took me a while to find a holy grail hand cream, but once I started using the Dewytree Natural Hand Creams, my hands turned baby soft.
The final addition to my beauty rituals this winter is the use of a silk eye mask* every night. Living in the city that never sleeps, my room never gets completely dark at night. All the lights from the street disrupt my natural sleep cycle. Most of the eye masks that I've tried in past fit very poorly, and they would usually fall off in the middle of the night. In addition, the material of these masks have been extremely uncomfortable, and I would never look forward to wearing them.
Luckily, 100% Silk eye masks that are oversized and adjustable, are now available on Amazon! I was sent this fantastic silk eye mask to try out (photo below), and I am so impressed with the quality. Since it is made of silk, I don't have to worry about the mask causing eye wrinkles, which is super important for any side sleepers. At under $10, this mask is so comfortable, and it actually gives me a full night's beauty sleep. I cannot recommend this mask enough!
You can get this mask here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074WPWZ99
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