Category: Beauty & Skincare

My skincare routine doesn’t vary that much from season-to-season, but this summer I tried a few new beauty products that I really enjoyed (even loved). The newest product for me was a cleansing balm. For those of you not familiar with a cleansing balm, it’s a product that is used to take off makeup as part of a double cleanse (a double cleanse consists of using a cleansing balm and then a face wash). Previously I’d use coconut or olive oil, but after doing more research and just trial-and-error, I realized that coconut oil doesn’t really wash off of your face and it prevents products for penetrating your pores.

I didn’t realize how important vitamin C was to a skincare routine; it’s a powerful and potent antioxidant. And antioxidants helps to protect the body — and in this case the skin on your face — from free radicals such as environmental pollutants (dust, smog). Using a Vitamin C serum daily has tremendously improved my skin. It’s helped with some of my hyperpigmentation and it makes the texture of my skin feel softer and brighter. I was using the Mad Hippie serum for a while, but I decided to try the Andalou Naturals one since it was on sale at Whole Foods. After using each of these for a month  I think I like the Mad Hippie one better. I liked the texture and the consistency.

Here is the order that I use these products:

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I hope this information is helpful for you reading right now. I think the key with skincare is to be patient and consistent — that’s honestly what’s worked for me. Whenever I try a new product, I give it time before I give up on it. Also, don’t get frustrated with your skin. Sometimes our bodies just go through phases.

If you have any other questions, please let me know. I’d love to hear your feedback, too.

xo,
Sabrina

Hi friends!

I’m back with another skincare tool. This time, Supreet ( of the Skin Sutra MedSpa in Virginia) and I did the SkinPen treatment. I really liked it because it helped with some of the annoying hyperpigmentation that I have around my chin and mouth area. I have to admit, it does hurt a bit, especially around the forehead and on my nose. Also, if you don’t like blood, this might not be for you since some people tend to bleed. I would say that it felt like a cat scratching you; afterwards, it feels like a sunburn. Overall, it was quick and easy, however.

To see how it works, please take a look at my video below:

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Hi friends,

Thank you for visiting my blog again. As promised, I’m back with another video. These are some of the makeup/ skincare products that I use on a daily basis. In the morning, I’m usually on a time crunch, so I don’t want to spend too much time on my face; I just want to get read and go.

These products change depending on how my skin is feeling that day. Sometimes I will add a serum in the morning if my face feels tight or dry. I will also switch up my tinted moisturizer depending on the time of year and how tan I get.  Hope these products are helpful!