sovereignsdaughter

We’re edging toward the end of winter, and your workout resolution is well under way.   Or, your regular workout routine has been under way for a long time.   Either way, this is often the time I get asked about the best way to keep acne clear with a workout schedule that seems to interfere too often with keeping skin healthy.   How do you avoid over- or under-washing the skin with workouts, and how to keep skin hydrated   enough? Pre-Workout If your workout happens first thing in the morning before applying makeup, there’s no need to do your entire morning routine.   Simply use a third of the amount of cleanser   you normally use, rinse well, and spray on twice the usual amount of toner .    Sunscreen  should be applied while your skin is still wet, to take advantage of any water-binding ingredients (provided your sunscreen lotion is hydrating , which is best for acne clearing). What if your workout is at the end of the day?  Never wor...

If you think the task of removing eye makeup is a simple no-brainer, my experience with hundreds of adult acne clients over the years shows a different picture.  Why?  It’s just removal of makeup, what’s the big deal? Removal of a stubborn coating of mascara involves quite a bit of rubbing.   Thing is, depending on the material used with makeup remover, it can also involve microscopic scratching.  This results in two really important problems. According to the “ Inflammation Theory of Aging ”,  any inflammation that happens in the skin creates a kind of sensitivity that makes the aging process edge just a little closer.   Even before that, this sensitivity, especially with the eye area being as thin as it is, can be unpleasant.  After a nasty bout with allergies I can end up with an eye rubbing session that makes my lower eye area feel like it's on fire.  To repair, this is the eye cream I use.  For info on eye creams and Adult Acne ,...