NIGHTLY SKINCARE ROUTINE

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COCONUT OIL / CLEANSER / SUPERFOLIANT / RETINOL

/ MOISTURIZER / OIL / ROBE / MIRROR CENTERPIECE

If you follow me on my instagram and watched my stories recently I posted my nightly routine.  You guys LOVED it, so I wanted to post all about it.

Very easy, efficient and affective.  What I am about!  

But first you MUST be consistent with doing this nightly (and of course your morning routine)  That is KEY to clear beautiful skin.  And helps so much with premature aging.

I have always washed my face morning and night since I started wearing make up at I think 16? Basically, a long time.  It has become habit, I have made it that way!

 No matter if I was tired or not, stayed out until 3am  etc.. I do It every single night!

First, I remove my make up with COCONUT OIL.  Its been the best to remove my make up with, especially eye make up.

Next, I wash my face with MEG 21 CLEANSER.  Have used this for about 6 months, and noticed how clear my skin has become from it. 

Next, I apply my SUPERFOLIANT, I just did a post on it HERE.  Again, it is amazing and makes my skin so soft.  

Next is my all time favorite and a MUST.  RETINOL by Skin Medica.  This stuff is magic.  These vitamin A derivatives have been proven to boost collagen production (reducing wrinkles and preventing fine lines), speed cell turnover (evening out discoloration and brightening skin tone) and unclog pores (making them look smaller and reducing acne.  

I have tiny red spots from breakouts and this has helped them fade!  If you’re having skin issues, this is your guy!  I only use this 3-4x a week right now (started out at 1 time a week)   You have to ease into it, because it can cause dryness and pealing.

Next I apply the HYMED RECONSTRUCTIVE CREAM.  This is meant for super dry skin, but whats great about it is, it’s not thick and creamy.  It is very light and not oily.   I have dry skin here living in Utah so this helps so much with that.

Lastly I use the JOJOBA OIL.  I LOVE my oils, and this one in particular is all around good for skin and hair.  In fact, this oil prevents acne, helps with oily skin, and helps eczema.  

You’re probably thinking, “an oil for oily skin?”  Yes!  

When the skin remains well hydrated by the protective layer of the liquid wax, the sebaceous glands respond to it by down regulating sebum production. Jojoba oil has an anti-inflammatory effect that can counter seborrheic dermatitis too. Be sure to use pure oil, since additives can produce the opposite effect.  

Let me know how you liked this post, and if you want to see more of these posts!  Have a good day!  xox,

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THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR BEAUTY REST

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PILLOW / ROBE / BLANKET / MUG 

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR / CHAMOMILE TEA

So the past couple months I have been drinking this tea every night before bed.  I got the recipe from Tim Ferris.  I don’t know if any of you listen to his podcast, but he is awesome.

So credit to all of him for sure, but I wanted to share this with you because It has worked WONDERS on helping me fall asleep FAST every night.  

I wouldn’t share this if it didn’t work.  It’s habit now to drink this before bed.  In fact, I am drinking it as we speak!  

It doesn’t make you feel drowsy the next day either.  I actually like this better then the Calm Tea I have told you guys about.  It has Apple Cider Vinegar which also has SO many amazing benefits.  I will name a few of the benefits.

  • Diabetes Prevention: Multiple studies have shown a correlation between apple cider vinegar and lower blood sugar levels. …
  • Weight Loss: Consuming apple cider vinegar can help you feel more full, which can help you eat less. 
  • Lower Cholesterol
  • Detox
  • Digestive Aid
  • Energy Boost

I had a hard time drinking it cold, and it would always give me a stomach ache, but drinking it in a hot tea is completely different!  

I drink it and I am asleep in 30 minutes.  Not kidding.   I used to lay in bed and my mind would just go go go.  NON STOP.   And all these thoughts and my to do list would run through my head, and what I forgot to do, who I forgot to respond to… blah blah blah.  You know what I am talking about.

But now, I am so relaxed and thinking NOTHING.  I feel at peace with my day and relaxed.  It is so nice.  You guys MUST at least try!   None of this is sponsored btw.

We need our sleep!  It is so important.  Especially the hours before midnight.

Okay, so here is what you need.

All you need to do is boil water in a pan, or tea kettle.  Once boiled, pour into a mug.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.  Stir around and then add your tea bag and let it soak.  Wait at least 3-5 minutes before drinking.  

You can add a little honey if you would like for more flavor. 

Going to go to bed now!  Hope you guys liked this post.  Let me know if you have any questions about any of it.

Have a great day! xoxo

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