I’ve been having a skincare nightmare for the past two months, so this post is very personal to me. My face got so hot and swollen that it felt like it was on fire when I woke up in the morning. I attempted to resolve the issue on my own, but this simply made matters worse, #notanaesthetician.
My Skin Type
First, let me tell you about my skin. In the T zone, my dry, sensitive skin becomes greasy. My cheeks, nose, and chin are where the redness usually flares up.
Causes Of Flare Ups:
Retinols
-Clarisonic
-Exfoliating scrubs
-Harsh Cleansers
-Dehydration
I started drinking a LOT more water and quit using all of the above products.
Nightly Anti Redness Skin Care Routine
Anti Redness Skin Care Step 1: Double Cleanse
First I wash my face with either this balm or this balm. Next, I wash my face AGAIN with this cleanser. Double cleansing ensures all of your makeup and bacteria is washed away from your skin. This also allows your skincare products to work more effectively.
Anti Redness Skin Care Step 2: Redness Relief Serum
This serum has been a HUGE step in keeping the flare ups at bay. It instantly soothes my skin and I can see the redness disappear almost immediately.
Anti Redness Skin Care Step 3: Eye Cream
Apply a tiny bit of this eye cream to the area beneath your eye. In order to prevent my makeup from seeming flaky, this keeps the area under my eyes incredibly hydrated.
Anti Redness Skin Care Step 4: Moisturizer
This moisturizer is designed specifically to calm redness. It also hydrates my dry skin and leaves it soft and flake free in the morning.
Anti Redness Skin Care Step 5: Night Mask
I use this overnight mask 1-2 times a week to aid with dryness, but it’s an optional step. I use all of the following procedures after cleansing, followed by a light coating of this mask. I lay down after letting it dry for seven to ten minutes.
