Keeping the skin hydrated is extremely important. I know that my skin hated me when I didn’t moisturize it for a month during my ‘water method’ experiment where all I used on my skin was water…lol.
In my previous article, I showed you How To Moisturize Like A Pro – what ingredients make up the best moisturizers, and how to use them. Today I’m going to share exactly what I do to keep my skin super hydrated.
My skin has been improving a lot lately. A lot of it has to do with how I cleanse and exfoliate, but my moisturization routine is pretty rad too. I’m really proud of it, because years of tinkering paid off.
I’ve been consistent with these products since about the summer and haven’t needed to add or change anything.
How I Moisturize For Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
This is the most effective moisturization routine I’ve ever configured. I love it because it keeps my skin clear, soft, and smooth. I’ve used the same 3 products morning and night for the last 6 or so months so I know they’ve been effective. I’m also flake-free in the dead of winter. 🙂
1. Monika Schnarre Iampure Skin Clarifying Mist – I love experimenting with hydrating mists/toners, and this one is has been great. It is full of beneficial ingredients including humectants and antioxidants. It’s hard to find tho, so you may just want to use plain water!
2. Now Hyaluronic Acid Firming – This is my favourite product because it’s so full of goodness and it really hydrates. It contains sodium hyaluronate (a humectant), and green tea. It feels gooey and wet, but dries to a matte finish after I apply the next step.
3. Bioderma Hydrabio Gel-Creme – Bioderma continues to be one of my favourite skincare brands. This moisturizer absorbs well, and never leaves a film on my skin. I use this sparingly to seal in moisture.
Technique
After washing my face and patting it lightly with a towel, I apply my fave actives. This step allows me to receive other benefits for my skin besides the wonderful hydration.
I let the actives dry…
Then I spray my face with Monika Schnarre Iampure Skin Clarifying Mist and apply a dot of Now Hyaluronic Acid Firming Serum to my wet face. This serum feels a little gooey and wet because of the water + aloe in the formulation, and before it dries, I apply a tiny dollop (pea-size amount) of Bioderma Hydrabio Gel-Creme.
Notice that I use tiny amounts of serum and moisturizer, but together, these products produce amazing results. Your skin really doesn’t need gobs and gobs of moisturizer…You end up using way less product, get more hydration, and waaaaay less clogging.
I think exfoliating regularly is a must to prepare your skin to receive moisture, and then apply the moisturizing steps in the right order.
So make sure you either use a chemical exfoliant a few times a week depending on your skin, or a physical exfoliant 1-2x a week so that you maximize how well this moisture method works.
Love,
Olena
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PPS. Read about my updated 3-Step Moisture Method™ here! Now better explained and with new products! (January 4th, 2020).
