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January 12, 2017

Miracle Routine for Clear, Youthful Skin

Today’s topic is a bit of a sensitive one for me: skincare. I have struggled with acne (mostly hormonal) for too many years, and I have tried every product under the sun to help me keep the breakouts at bay. I could write a whole book on my experiences. Have a question about what has worked and what hasn’t, especially for hormonal acne? Email me. 🙂

Quick note on nutrition- diet is crucial to skincare. There are amazing foods that can help banish breakouts and keep skin bright and plump. On the other hand, there are so many foods that can do more harm than good, and they are not the same for everyone. I highly recommend doing a food/skin journal to find your trigger foods. Simply write down what you eat every day for a week or two, and how your skin looks and feels. I promise you, it will teach you a lot!

Now back to what we put on our face, because that has a major impact, too.

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I’ve now hit that lovely point in life where the battle shifts from fighting breakouts to fighting breakouts and wrinkles. It is no easy task to keep your youth while simultaneously trying to banish the bane of your youth, am I right? Tell me I’m not the only one in this boat!

Anyway, after years of experimentation (full of countless duds and a few successes), I have hit a sweet spot in my skincare routine. The combination of products I’m sharing today has not only helped me to keep my skin clear, but it’s also helped me fade post-acne marks, and keep my skin glowy and youthful.

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1. Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

This mask saves my face! It does wonders for breakouts, clogged and enlarged pores, and hyper-pigmentation. I use this once a week to keep my skin clear, and to help fade post-acne marks. My post-acne spots have definitely faded as a result of using this mask! Plus it smells like pumpkin, so there’s an added bonus 🙂

2. The Face Shop Firming Moisture Mist

I am low-key obsessed with K-beauty aka Korean skincare. Korean women have such amazing skin, and if you have never googled “10-step Korean skincare routine”, prepare to have your mind blown. This is a really nice toner that I just spray on morning and night before my moisturizer. It helps keep everything looking smooth and plump.

3. Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Overnight Eye Balm

This eye cream hits all the points I was looking for: 1. All natural with no icky ingredients 2. Really good price point (not about to break the bank for eye cream) 3. Does what it says it does. Are the results jaw-on-the-floor dramatic? No, but I wake up with undereyes that are well hydrated, which is key for making those fiiiiine little lines less noticeable. Right now, my anti-aging philosophy is about prevention, not seeking out the fountain of youth.

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4. The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Lotion

Again with the K-beauty (surprise, surprise). I have always been one to back away slowly from moisturizer, because as an oily-skinned girl, I have tried too many that left me feeling oilier and like I was wearing a thick, pore-clogging mask #notcute. Which led to breakouts and then discontinuing the use of said moisturizer. SO not the case with this one. This is truly the first moisturizer that has not broken me out and actually enhances my skin. It goes on  feeling very light (almost like a serum), and over time I have noticed my skin tone looking brighter and more even. Game changer, for sure.

5. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Scrub

Ahhh yes, the good old standby from my freshman year of college. I used this several years back and my skin was great at the time, so I figured why mess with a good thing? It’s a trusty cleanser that isn’t too harsh or abrasive, and the salicylic acid keeps my pores from getting clogged. If this was good enough to hold precious real estate in my shower caddy back then, it can surely hold a place in my post-dorm shower now.

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Please know how much this subject means to me. If you are someone who has, or still is dealing with acne and breakouts, I feel you! It can shake your self-esteem to the core and consume your thoughts all.day.long. I am so particular about what goes on my skin, so you can be assured that these products are real deal game-changers. If this post helps even one person, I am sooooo thrilled!

Let’s keep the convo going- do you have any ride-or-die skincare products that have totally changed your skin for the better? Anything that I should try? Tell, tell!

XO,

Alexandra

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August 2, 2015

Current Faves for Gorgeous Skin, Naturally

I am a firm believer of the saying “You are what you eat”. What you feed your body determines how your body looks and feels. Think about it: our body is made up of trillions of cells that are continually regenerating. This regeneration is directly influenced by what we feed ourselves, hence, what we eat, we become. Thinking about it that way totally motivates me to nourish myself in a way that helps, rather than harms my body and skin. But what we eat is only part of the equation…

There is no question that eating fresh fruits and veggies is going to make your skin glow wayyyy more than processed junk food. Truth be told, healthy skin results from several key factors: what we eat, stress management, exercise, hydration, and skincare products. Of course, hormones and genetics play another role, which is often out of our control, but that is a whole other story! Even if you eat all the spinach and berries in the world, your skin can only look its best when all of these non-diet related factors are in balance, too.

Today I’m sharing some of my favorite new goodies that address two very important parts of the gorgeous skin equation: hydration and skincare products. First, let’s talk skincare. Just as you (ideally) want to eat a natural, junk-free diet, you really want to have a  junk-free, natural skincare routine. I love products that contain natural ingredients, and are free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances. Cue Herbivore Botanicals, one of my new favorite natural lines. Their philosophy is all about using the most natural, food-grade ingredients. According to their website, all of their products are :

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“CREATED WITH:
100% natural ingredients, plant based food grade cold pressed oils, steam distilled therapeutic grade essential oils, GMO free soy wax, recyclable and reusable packaging (always glass, never plastic), many certified organic ingredients.

CREATED WITHOUT:
Synthetic ingredients, animal ingredients, parabens, sodium laurel sulfate, alcohol, phthalates, chemicals, artificial colorants/dyes, unnatural preservatives, fillers, animal testing, mineral oils, petroleum.”

YES! I couldn’t be happier with the quality they stand for with their products. On a whim, I decided to try their pink clay bar soap and their pink clay face mask. (They don’t have the same pink clay rose mask on their website anymore, but this is a similar formula.) Now I’m hooked! The products are so gentle, and leave my skin feeling clean, smooth, and fresh. Plus they smell yummy (like rose), and the products just look so pretty and modern displayed in the bathroom

What’s great about the French pink clay in these particular products is that it aids in cell renewal, drawing out impurities, and improving elasticity. Translation: mega glow! The soap also has geranium oil, which acts as anti-inflammatory (great for pesky pimples). I am so happy to have stumbled across the Herbivore Botanical line. It truly leaves my skin happy, and I feel good knowing the products are  natural and effective.

Moving on to hydration. Drinking at least half of your body weight in ounces daily is so important for digestion, mental clarity, alertness, banishing bloat, and staving off hunger or that fake hunger feeling that is actually a sign of dehydration. Plus, when your cells are hydrated, your skin looks more plump and glow-y. Water also flushes out toxins, which helps keep your body and skin looking and feeling it’s best. Taking a reusable water bottle everywhere makes it so easy to stay hydrated at all times.

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My absolute favorite water bottle ever is the HydroFlask . This genius bottle keeps cold liquids cold for up to 24 hours and hot liquids hot for up to 6. The bottles themselves are BPA-free and are double insulated, so they never get condensation all over the outside, or all over you! Gone are the days of drippy water bottles or bottles of lukewarm water. Seriously, I leave this in the car when I’m out running errands, and when I come back, the water is still ICE COLD!! I love knowing that I can drink up, anytime, anywhere.

Tell me below what your favorite tips/products are for glowing, gorgeous skin. Any must-try natural skincare lines I need to know about? Have a fabulous Sunday!

XO,

Alexandra

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