The Best Place To Start Is At The Beginning...Skin

Hello Lovelies...

So often I hear "but you have great skin" or "I have the worst skin..."

Well, the truth is my skin has always been an issue. My entire life I had dry, dehydrated skin that would flake up and make makeup a nightmare. Until I really started to watch it and figure out when and why it was throwing tantrums...

Finally after 30somethin yrs (you didn't really think I was going to tell you how old I am did you????) I have mastered my skin care routine. And without spending a fortune cause lets face facts...I would much rather spend my $$ on makeup! ;)

So here is my routine and it will work on any skin type with the tweak of what type of moisturizer and actual cleanser you use, otherwise you can follow the same guidelines...

NUMBER ONE RULE!!!!!
You MUST start with a clean face...that's right ladies NO SLEEPING WITH YOUR MAKEUP ON!!!!!!!!
If you are going to go to bed with a yucky dirty face...why bother reading the rest!!!!

(okay..I'm done yelling)

1. Find a gentle face cleanser...I use Tone Soap..that's right, that ancient Coco Butter soap that your mom used to use. Again my skin is dry, so this soap helps moisturize while it cleans. Another favorite of mine for any skin type is the Dr. Bronners Magic Soap in Peppermint...it leaves you tingly clean..like you just stepped out of the spa...

2. If you need extra help taking off your makeup get a gentle eye makeup remover I still love Cleanse Off Oil from MAC or good old baby wipes...

3. Once your face is squeeky clean apply your moisturizer to damp skin...this will help your skin soak up the moisture while your face dries...
I personally use a brightening moisturizer from a company called Obey . Yes, the annoying kiosk venders in the mall that chase you down...well, one day they got me and the rest is history...And I must say I was less than happy that I loved the product because I HATE being flagged down while I am trapsing the mall with 2 kiddies...but I LOOOOOOVE the product. Other companies that have great moisturizers...I love the Laura Mercier line, MAC makes great skin care at a great price point , and all of the Fresh and Eminence Products are fantastic.

4. Speaking of Fresh....I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Fresh's Rose Marigold Floral Water. This did wonders for my skin...I spritz my face everyday with this little bottle of love...and it smells delish...

5. and ladies we need to exfoliate....no matter what skin type you are. At least once a week to really clean off all of the muck and guck of the outside elements...
An easy exfoliator...a dime size dallop of light olive oil and sugar....just NOT in the shower...LOL

All of the above should take you about 3 mins a day...So, I don't want to hear "I have no time" I have 2 kids and a full time (plus) job and I can do it...so lets go ladies...trust me totally worth it...the very first time you hear someone say " but, you have great skin" and you start blushing you are going to be so happy and giddy...


A little bonus ...

Here is a little at home trip to the spa I treat myself to TWICE a week..(this also helps guarantee I will do the VERY important step of exfoliating...


2x's a week I close the bathroom door , shut off the lights ,Put on my favorite music, light yummy smelling candles (Oakmoss candles from Anthropology hold a special place in my heart)

I pour a glass of red and run a bubble bath as hot as my toes can handle. (this helps steam out your pores)
Then I put on Eminence Pear and Poppy Seed Microderm Polisher and soak...

When I finally emerge I feel AMAZING and recharged and, I actually gave myself a treatment no spa can match...

So, now you have no excuses...I have done the hard part for you...

Hope this helps...now, no more "but your skin" because it will be your's as well!!!


I'll b seein ya! xoxo