Makeup/Skincare Mondays Basics Series: Wintertime Skincare Basics

Some of my Spring/Summer time products

Winter is a time to take extra care of your skin.   It is so easy to think that the sun can't damage it, etc, but all the elements can cause your skin to not look the way it should look.  We all want our skin to look and be healthy but sometimes we don't take care of the inside or outside so that it can be healthy.  Below are some tips on keeping healthy skin during the harsh winter months.

1. Drink plenty of water.  Water flushes out the impurities in skin.
2. Exercise tones the skin, sweats out the impurties in the skin and keep the body in good shape.
3. Wash your face at least twice a day(When you wake up and before you go to bed and never go to sleep with makeup on.  
4. It is good to use half as much cleanser, wash to remove makeup and oils and then the other half to wash again to fully cleanse the skin. 
5.  It is also good to exfoliate the skin 1-2 times a week and use a mask afterward to help pull out the impurities in the skin.
6. Always use a moisturizer that works for your skin type. One with an SPF is even better to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun year round. The glare of the sun off the snow can sometimes cause worst skin damage than during the summer time.  Using a SPF is especially important if you do a lot of winter sports. 
7. Also wash your scarves and hats often to prevent dirt and germ build up that can cause breakouts of the skin.

 I normally have to switch the cleansers and moisturizers I use each season.  I  have combination/sensitive skin and mainly use products for that skin type.  During the winter months I use products that are more moisturizing and protect my skin from the cold wind with hats, scarves and gloves even if it is a short walk to the car.  Protect and moisturize your skin year round so that you can look fabulous year round.

XOXO
Tantalizing Eyez MUA

The Body Shop Products Review

The Body Shop has excellent products and great prices. I have been using their products for at least 9-10 years and will continue to use them. I decided to test and tryout a line that I have been using one product, Seaweed Toner, from it for a while now. The Seaweed line from The Body Shop is excellent for sensitive, and combination/oily skin.

On a daily basis I use the purifying facial cleanser, the clarifying toner and the mattifying day moisturizer. Once a week I use the pore cleansing facial exfoliator and the ionic clay mask.
These products do not dry my skin and keep it clean, smooth and moisturized. The cleanser is more like a cleansing milk but a bit thicker. The toner is great for removing excess oils and dirt. The moisturizer does assist with the face appearing more matte without being dry. My skin always feels refreshed after using the Seaweed line of products.

The two products that really make my skin feel renewed are the pore cleansing facial exfoliator and the ionic clay mask. The exfoliator helps remove dead skin while the mask draws the toxins to the skin surface to be rinsed away. These products do not burn, but the mask gives a slight tingle as it drys. After using these products for over 60 days, my skin continues to be smooth, moisturized and refreshed.

The organically grown cotton rounds are also excellent for applying toner, makeup removal, or applying The Body Shop Camomile Eye makeup remover. They do not leave cotton on your eyes and face and hold their shape, etc.

Also The Body Shop has a Love Your Body club and card. Cost is $10, you received 10% off your purchases and you receive points that can be used for free products. You also get a gift when you come in to purchase during your birthday month. Everyone loves something nice for their birthday. So check http://www.thebodyshop.com/ for more information and updates for the card, club products and prices.