The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Gorgeous Skin

There’s an interesting article on Women’s Health that gives a guide for lazy girls to maintain healthy, good skin. I agree with it but it’s not very brown friendly so I’d like to add my own edits :mrgreen:.

Wear SPF
Sounds simple right? Unfortunately most SPF when applied turns our skin ashy. So I recommend using a moisturizer with SPF or finding a good tinted moisturizer. Caudalie and Fresh Cosmetics are dark skin friendly and Caudalie has oily skin and dry skin options.

If you fancy a tinted moisturizer I highly recommend Vincent Longo or Nars.

Here’s the article

When you’re in a hurry, it’s so easy to pare down your routine to just splashing some water on your face before running out the door. But Sikora says that the biggest mistake you can make when it comes to your skin is forgetting to use sunscreen. “We know exposure to UV rays is the main cause of premature aging of the skin,” Sikora says. “It’s the one thing you can do to for sure slow down the aging process.” She recommends using a three in one moisturizer that also includes SPF and a tint. Try SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 ($34, SkinCeuticals) for coverage, moisture, and protection.

Cleanse AND Moisturize
To get your skincare routine down to one step, try a cleansing cream or cleansing milk. These cleansers, which pack tons of moisture while cleansing the skin, replace the need for a separate moisturizer. They also are great at removing makeup, Sikora says. Her favorite is Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser ($36,Dermalogica)

Find Key Ingredients
If the thought of a serum sends you over the edge (so pricey! Another step in the routine!), try to find serum-like ingredients in your basic skincare steps. Sikora recommends looking for a moisturizer packed with antioxidants to protect the skin from environmental toxins, vitamin C, to brighten the skin, and hyaluronic acid to hold in moisture and keep skin plump.

Always Remove Your Makeup
Do not, we repeat, do NOT go to bed with makeup on. Leaving makeup sitting on your skin overnight will only clog pores and lead to breakouts. Sikora recommends using a foaming or gel cleanser to remove your makeup and cleanse your skin in one step. There, it’s easy—no excuse!

Source: Women’s Health Mag