My skin care has felt like an ongoing battle since I was a teenager. I've been self-conscious about the state of my skin for, what feels like, forever now, and so I work really hard to keep it in the best state possible, from what I eat & drink to what I use to apply my makeup, I take it all into consideration.
One day I'd like to be able to confidently leave my flat without foundation on, I've learnt the hard way, with a ridiculous amount of frustration, that, unfortunately, there is no quick fix product that'll transform your skin over night, but, a good skin care routine with products you know work with your skin is important, as is understanding what your skin needs on a day to day basis.
One of my main issues with my skin, is it just looks dull & tired most of the time, probably due to working stupid shifts and drinking too much coffee & not enough water, both of which leave it looking dehydrated.
Also, I wear a full face of make-up, pretty much daily at the moment & while I do try to use a lighter foundation than I used to & I religiously make sure I have every scrap of makeup off my face before I go to bed, your skin will still build up a certain amount of crap (for lack of a better word), causing it to look dull & congested.
On a recent trip to The Body Shop one of the shop assistants approached me & my friends to recommend one of her favourite new(ish) products the Drops Of Light Liquid Peel.
Now the word "peel" in skincare, just takes me back to that Sex and the City episode when Samantha ends up wearing a veil to an event because her skin was so raw after a facial peel, so it's kinda a worrying process for me, so it's a product I would've in the past totally ignored.
Straight away after the girl found out that none of us had ever used a product like this before, she showed us on her own hand how it worked by rubbing it in a light circular motion we watched in pure wonder at how it peeled away the dead skin so painlessly & with such ease. We all took our turns trying it out and then without any of the after effects Samantha suffered in that episode of SATC, we all took our turns in purchasing it.
Basically, it's a gel-like peel type exfoliant, that just strips away all the dead dull skin & any other crap still on there after cleansing & takes your skin right back to it's base. It's almost like a reset button for you skin.
It also contains red algae extract which is rich in vitamins & minerals & just loaded with vitamin C, which really helps your skin feel healthier and super soft, and, well, your skin just glows after use.
While the liquid peel does make your skin feel super soft, it's still a fairly abrasive procedure on your skin, so it's important to moisturise afterwards, so I find this Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil to be the perfect product to use afterwards.
It's actually a product I'd had my eye on for years, I love using overnight serums & oils and waking up with my skin feeling refreshed, and since my last one had just ran out, I figured it was about time to try this one out.
It's a really lightweight, non-greasy formula, thats packed full of skin nourishing ingredients, including wheatgerm oil, sesame seed oil, almond oil & jojoba oil. It leaves your skin feeling completely nourished & refreshed.
The perfect conditioner to use after the exfoliant, to wake up the next morning to better skin!
Both products are really reasonably priced & available to buy online here -
Drops of Light Pure Resurfacing Liquid Peel - £18.00
Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil - £16.00
Has anyone else used a liquid peel product & been completely blown away by the results? What products do you use to help refresh your skin when it's feeling dull & dehydrated?
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