Simple Skincare That Works For You

I use something that contains witch hazel and tea tree because I have oily skin and quite open pores, and this helps to reduce oil and tighten my pores, which is really important for me. I use the drug store's own brand, at the mid price range, but I'd also use Clean and Clear or something like that. If you have dry skin, look for cleansers that contain oils or consider using a dry oil cleanser instead. Go for things that are targeted towards your skin. Cleanse and tone twice a day, and let it sink into your skin completely before applying any moisturizer. Again, I use a mid price moisturizer from the drug store, containing witch hazel and tea tree, in a mattifying formula. It's clear rather than white and I can feel that my skin is smooth and oil free after use. With moisturizers, day creams and night creams, be very aware not only of your skin type but of your age when choosing your products. The older you get, the more you need to be looking for products that contain collagen-boosting ingredients to help rebuild the lost fullness from your skin. Again, this doesn't necessarily mean that you have to spend a lot of money.

 

Something that I find really useful is to use a face oil. I never saw the appeal of them, to be honest, because I always felt like they would be very greasy, but on older skin types especially, they are absolutely fantastic at providing just the right amount of moisture and tend to contain a combination of oils that are extremely beneficial for skin, such as jojoba oil and coconut oil. They also often contain hyaluronic acid, vitamin A, vitamin E and a wealth of anti-aging ingredients but you can get extremely affordable oils from your drugstore. 

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Of course, you could buy serums costing upwards of $100, but when you could get a decent oil for under $10 there isn't really any need. 

You can also make skincare using stuff in your cupboard. Honey, banana and oats are the basis of a great face masks and they all have soothing and anti-bacterial properties. Homemade scrubs can be made using sugar or coarse salt and the oil of your choice, while for general dry skin on elbows and knees? I'd always recommend Vaseline! If you want anything a little more nourishing, try a Vaseline body lotion — sometimes, you can't beat the basics, and you're always going to get lovely soft skin that way.