In my last blog I said I was going to talk about some of the products I use. They will begin with facial products and then move on to beauty and then to personal care (in whatever order they may come in).
My routine:
I shower first, and I use bar soap and body wash. I am currently using the Dial Cranberry Glycerin Soap (3.99, Walmart for 8 bars) and the Softsoap Cashmere body wash (4.99, CVS). I love the Dial Soap because it is gentle on my skin and it doesn't irritate my private area. Also, it smells amazing. Now we all know that soaps can cause serious irritation on our privates and everyone may not be able to use the same soaps. For example, I cannot use Jergens, Lever 2000 or Ivory because of the aforementioned issue. I hate Dial's tendency to dry out the skin, which is why I use the body wash to restore some type of moisture in my skin. Softsoap has a very impressive line of body washes with different scents and they even have some with exfoliating beads in them.
After my shower, I brush my teeth (YAY, not exciting) and begin on my face. If I wear makeup that day, I take it off using either 1)E.L.F Makeup Removal Cloths ($3, Target, or eyeslipsface.com) 2)Baby wipes or 3)Equate Facial Cleansing Wipes (Equate is a Walmart brand). I usually use products based on what my skin is doing.
I use Ambi Exfoliating Facial Wash ($5-$6 based on where you purchase) and the Ambi Moisturizer with SPF 30 in it ($9-$11 based on where you purchase). I do like the facial wash, but I am trying something new, the Aveeno Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser ($8.99, CVS). I also use, when my skin has terrible breakouts, I use Dermarest Psorisis Shampoo (I know, but it works, $3.99, Walmart). I like the shampoo because I has a high comcentration of salicylic acid, which is good for breakouts. I have combination skin and I think I have a hyperpigmintation issue, and I have a horrible habit of pimple-picking, but oh well I'm good. Sometimes when I have painful breakouts, I will dab a little astringent on them. I hate it because it dries my skin out terribly, but it works.
All right, on to the body. I use Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E lotion ($1.65, Freds or 2 for $5 at Dollar General) and its amazing!! I don't it all the time but it is my holy grail. If you are like me and love, no excuse me, ARE ADDICTED TO Victoria's Secret 5 for $30, yeah, you get the idea. I love their body butters and creams. I have a nice amount of them so I try to use them as often as possible. I use Dove and Suave Brand deodorants. Currently, I am using the Dove Go Fresh in Energizing (2 for $8 from CVS) and I also got the Revive and Re-balance scents to try. I cannot or the life of me find the Dove Energizing anywhere, and we know if Walmart doesn't have it, then the company may hay stopped making it. I'm so sad about that!! I am currently using the Re-balance and I love it as well!!
If I need to shave my legs or underneath my arms, I use Pure Silk Plumeria with Aloe Shaving cream (Not sure how much it was, SORRY. But I also like using Skintimate by Gillette). I'm not particularly picky when it comes to razors so as long as it has more than one blade I'm good with that. Now for my lady-scaping, I use a Conair Personal Grooming kit ($22.99, Fred's, I've had it for a while but I'm sure they still sell it, its the pink one). It comes with multiple attachments but I don't use all of them. It does good to put Vaseline everyday on the area so you won't be scratching like you have crabs LOL sorry I just had to make that point clear. Also, sometimes hair-bumps occur, so keep some Antibiotic ointment on hand (Neosporin Pain Relief, $4.99, Walmart).
I think I will do my Beauty products in another blog post. Its too much to post in this blog along with everything else.
Thank you for reading and feel free to comment and question! Stay positive and smile...you never know what blessing is coming your way!!!
Blessings,
TaraBug
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