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How to Layer Skincare Products

Hello Beautiful! I want to take a moment to recognize you. My, this year has been strange, but you have overcome the strangeness. Whether you have picked up a new hobby, invested in yourself in some way, or done some self-reflection, you have done something for yourself.

That being said, I have seen a lot of you “skinvest” in yourself and come to see me. I’ve received  a lot of questions as many of you begin or dive deeper into your skincare journey. One of those questions that is most frequently asked is “how should I be layering my skincare products?”

I’m here to help! Let’s chat about the different products I recommend you have in your morning and nightly skincare routines (yes, there’s more than one) and how you should layer them.

The Layers

  1. Start with your water-based products first like, toners, serums, and facial sprays like rose water. Why? Because they create a nice, even foundation for which to layer your moisturizer.

    1. Pro Tip: If you have a serum that is thicker than average, then you should layer it after your toner and before your moisturizer.

  2. Hydrate baby! Next comes the moisturizer. The base you laid in step one makes your skin soak in the moisture even more effectively. 

  3. Protect. SPF is the last step (and one you should never skip). We layer SPF on last to prevent it from being diluted by the other products in your routine.

  4. Make it up. If you like to wear makeup as I do, this is the last step. A facial mist like a setting spray is okay to use as the last step in your makeup routine.

Morning

Good mornings always start with cleansing your face ;)

  1. Cleanser

  2. Toners, serums,(from thinnest to thickest) and facial mist

  3. Moisturizer

  4. SPF

  5. Make-up

Night

A good night’s sleep always begins with a clean face (sense a pattern here?)

  1. Make-up wipes/ remover

  2. Cleanser

  3. Toner, serums, mists

  4. Moisturizer

  5. Blemish creams

My goal is to create a fantastic skincare journey for you all and part of that is knowing how to effectively use those products you spend so much time researching and so much money on. This blog is a place for you to reference whenever you’re unsure. Whether it’s learning about how to layer your products or about at-home facials, I’ve got you covered.

Have a question or want to know about a different topic? Send me a Facebook message and you’ll see it next month.

XOXO,

Tana Marie

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How to Take Care of Your Skin in the Summer

Hello Beautiful! It’s already a month into the summer and we’re coming out of quarantine, so I thought I would put together a quick guide on the best ways to take care of your skin during the summertime.

Summertime Skin Tips

  1. Exfoliate your body. I put together a blog on DIY sugar scrubs which you can use to do this. Exfoliating is great for your glow. Get rid of dead skin cells once a week for glowy skin. 

  2. Use your SPF! Don’t forget your SPF 30 wherever you go. Add an extra 3 seconds to your morning skincare routine. It’s so easy ;)

  3. Consider a natural look. Makeup can clog pores and using less makeup in your daily look can help your skin breathe.

  4. Water is a must. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is a must. Remember to drink at least once every 30 minutes to rid your body of toxins and combat dehydration.

  5. Moisturize your skin. Hydrate your body with your favorite summer scented lotion after exfoliation to get that summer glow.

  6. Refresh your skin with a toner. Using a good toner can help you clean out clogged pores. The t-zone of your face has the largest concentration of clogged pores, so focus on that. 

  7. Invest in a Vitamin C Serum. Vitamin C is great year-round, but it’s extremely important in the summer because it can help with collagen production. Layer a few drops on your skin between cleansing and moisturizer.

  8. Stay in the shade. Wear sun-protective clothing, wide-brim hats and sunglasses in the sun. You don’t always need to wear long-sleeve shirts, but protecting yourself from the sun is extremely important. 

Your skin is important and knowing how to take care of it during different seasons is important too. I hope this guide to taking care of your skin in the summer is helpful and easy to follow. Enjoy!

XOXO,

Tana Marie

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