Obviously what works for some, doesn't work for others. I'm in my late 40's and am told I have good skin (did use sunscreen as a younger person), don't smoke, am only an occasional social drinker.....all this impacts skin health. My skin type used to be more oily and now more combination of oily and dry with only very occasional minimal break-outs.
Keeping things simple, economical for the results desired, and as 'natural' and organic as possible is my goal. Here's what I've been doing for over a year; the compliments on my skin are still being recieved. I also have really sensitive eyes, more described below about that and products.
Morning:
- Witch hazel on cotton pad and/or gentle face cleanser (common in stores in white pump bottle)
- Vitamin C serum from P----y A----n on face, neck, decolette
- Rose hip oil from various providers but always organic and cold-pressed
- Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 w/ Sunboost ATB and/or M-----l F----n mineral brand sunscreen
Evening:
- If wearing make-up: good 'ole P---s cold cream (original) to remove make-up, removed with microfiber cloth or facial tissues
Next steps are without make-up or with make-up removed as above:
- Witch hazel on cotton pad and/or gentle face cleanser (common in stores in white pump bottle) to remove residual P---s cold cream
- Josie Maran Milk devotion intensive eye serum between eyebrows, on forehead, outside and under eyes, 'smile lines' coming down from eyes on cheeks, and smile lines by mouth. (even though the milk devotion eye serum says it can be used 360 ON eyelids, for me it can't -- my eyes itched horribly every single time applied 360 to eyes). Instead I use it sides and under eyes and other wrinkle prone areas on my face
- Josie Maran Argan Milk hydrating treatment is by far my favorite Josie Maran product! It sinks in immediately and I love it (even with the goofy dropper....Josie, please make a clear viewing strip so we can see how much remains in bottle). 3-5 drops of this product is applied to entire face, including eyelids (no bad reaction) and left-over on my fingers to my neck
- During winter, or whenever dry, Josie Maran face butter on face, neck, and decolette is next. Finally, Josie Maran 100% pure argan oil gently pressed in on top of face butter once it's absorbed a bit
- If not dry skin, then just Josie Maran 100% pure argan oil gently pressed into face, neck, and decolette
- Divine Drip Argan Oil and Honey Butter Balm in Honey Vanilla on neck and decolette
To totally treat myself (because for me it's too pricey for normal daily use) -- Josie Maran body butter
The listed above face care routine takes about 2-3 minutes in the morning and 3-4 minutes at night -- that's it. 5 minutes if I have to first remove make-up. I do not enjoy spending time on stuff like this, so if good results are coming at this age with the minimal steps above, will stay with them for now.
If you're looking to save money, everything listed was purchased on sale. Either QVC or Josie Maran's site direct. QVC usually has better deals if one is willing to wait for sales and purchase on auto-delivery.
Finally, if I had to pick the "must have's" of products listed above only sold on QVC it would be:
- Josie Maran Milk hydrating treatment (white liquid) -- gentle (can use on eyelids) with overall great results & no greasy feel
- Josie Maran 100% pure argan oil -- amazingly versatile
- Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 w/ Sunboost ATB -OR- a non-QVC brand mineral (physical) sunscreen
- My economical "treat" would be Josie Maran face butter. It you're looking to take good care of your face and save money, the 3 first products will go a long way for you.
Since I've begun using Josie Maran products, the 'natural' and organic nature of what's NOT in the products, has made a big differnce for my skin. Check ewg.org -- Josie's items get good ratings (especially if unscented).
A lot of information, hopefully it will help someone as I didn't know where to begin myself and was looking for guidance from people actually using the products who didn't have money to blow on everything under the sun. Good luck!
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