Take care, of the skin your in!

Hey everyone, I hope all is well, just here to blog about what I use on my face I get this question
All the time on you tube so here it is.


I have been using Neutrogena for the past 4 years, and I have never had any issues with it,
It helps to keep my skin clear and smooth with out drying it out like unlike other skin cleansers.
Well I recently ran out of this and I decided to get the new pink grape fruit cleanser.


Well at 1st it was kind of rough due to the micro beads
But once I added some water it made it a lot more bearable,
Well I loved it!!! It left my skin feeling so soft and smooth, my skin was nourished
and best of all it smells wonderful!!! it really wakes you up in the morning so,
I would recommend this to anyone, both types of Neutrogena work wonderfully
It will just depend on if you like micro beads or not.
another natural way to exfoliate skin is to mix a little bit of regular sugar
with your favorite face wash, I do this at least 1x a month, because my skin is sensitive,
but it is important to exfoliate skin, because this removes dead skin cells that may be clogging up your pores.



What type of skin do you have?

Sensitive skin:

Sensitive skin, may get red, irritated, dry or itchy, and this can be caused by a skin-care product, the environment or stress, as well as genetics. If you have sensitive skin, look for products that are fragrance-free and dermatologist-tested after you're sure your skin is sensitive.


Oily Skin:

Oily Skin that looks oily, feels greasy to touch and is prone to blackheads and pimples is known as oily skin.It is imperative to keep oily skin clean and to control the excess secretion of oil.On the positive side, oily skin tends to age more gradually as compared to other skin types, as natural oil protects oily skin from fine lines and wrinkles.A simple but regular skin-care programme coupled with a well-balanced, healthy diet helps manage oily skin and minimises skin break-outs.

Dry skin:

Dry skin looks dry, ashy and sometimes flakes, it often feels tight, especially if you have washed it with soap and water. Sometimes it is lacking some of the protective sebum and so it reacts to very hot and very cold weather by tightening up.


skin care tips:
Summer can really do a lot of harm to black skin!
unfortunately, some people do not know how care for their skin properly....

1. Cleansing
To keep your complexion glowing it is recommended to cleanse your face thoroughly twice a day regularly. The best time for doing this is in the morning and just before bedtime in the evening. Make sure you choose a facial cleanser that is compatible with your skin type (oily, dry, combination, or normal).
Never use hot water when cleaning your face because it dries out skin.
Use oil-free cleansers if you have an oily skin.
Use moisturizing cleansers if you have dry skin.


2. Moisturizing
Moisturizing your skin is very important and it helps to protect your skin, regardless of which type or brand used. Water-based and oil free moisturizers are best for oily skin.
I use shea butter on my skin, this helps a lot as far as keeping my skin well hydrated and smooth, cocoa butter is also wonderful as well, but I wouldn't recommend it if you have oily skin.

3. Exfoliating
Exfoliating is beneficial to all skin types, but especially with black oily skin. Ridding yourself of dead skin cells that block your pores promotes healthy looking skin.

4. Skin Protection
Having fun outdoors is always on the top of the agenda during the summer months, but what most Black women don't realize is that regardless of the amount of melanin or pigment in our skin, long term exposure to ultraviolet rays can put us at a higher risk for melanoma (skin cancer) Be sure to check your skin regularly for any unusual spots or blemishes.
Also, wearing hats, sunglasses is very fashionable and cool, and keep in mind that wearing light colored clothing reflects the sun's rays and helps to keep black skin safe and cool.
Most important: Always wear a high quality sun block all year long,
not just during the summer months.
the type of sunscreen I use is, banana boat spf 70! I mix this with my shea butter cream.


5. Nourishment
Nourishment from the inside out, taking care of your skin from the outside is great but remember, it is equally as important for you to take care of your skin from the inside. Your diet and your lifestyle plays a large role in your skins condition.

Avoid Excess Sugar:
Most people do not realize this but excess sugar is one of the main causes of premature aging. that is why alot of people who drink gallons of pop tend to break out a lot, the sugar from the pop is the culprit, water is one of the best ways to achieve a smooth flawless complexion.


like the old saying go's you are what you eat!
here are some food that can really benefit your skin.


SWEET POTATOES, TOMATOES, CANTALOUPE
What they do: Replenish your skin’s supply of antioxidants, so they're ready to scarf up free radicals whenever they make an appearance. Free rads are highly reactive oxygen molecules that damage cells and contribute to just about everything that can go wrong with skin, from dryness to wrinkles.


Your body can’t store much wrinkle-fighting vitamin C, so you need to keep your supplies stocked. The easiest, simplest way: Have some citrus every day or take vitamin c vitamin:)

ORANGES, LEMONS, LIMES, and GRAPEFRUIT,
are the top vitamin C source but you can only eat so many, right? For variety, make lemonade, squeeze limes on melon, add grapefruit to salad, and instead of drinking soda, fizz up OJ with sparkling water. It all adds up.
What they do: these fruits keep skin’s vitamin C levels high and it helps keeps collagen, which are the supportive protein fibers that stop skin from sagging, so since collagen breakdown starts around your mid-30s, eating citrus can help fight the signs of aging yeahhhhh!



Certain dark leafy greens, whether they’re fresh, frozen, raw, or steamed, really deliver on vitamin A, one of the most skin-essential vitamins!
SPINACH, TURNIP GREENS, BROCCOLI, Deliver a hefty supply of vitamin A, which supports skin cell turnover, the process that keeps cell growth and development humming along flawlessly. Without enough A, skin becomes dry, tough, and scaly.

Now for my favorite sea food,
SALMON, TROUT, TUNA, ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SARDINES, PACIFIC HERRING, MOST SHELLFISH have wonderful amounts of omega-3s which are excellent are for skin "and the rest of your body too" Omega-3s fight inflammation, and is considered one of the top skin-agers, they also help protect against sunburn, enhancing the effects of your SPF sunscreen.
Protein is required to build and repair skin cells and to make enzymes and hormones that help keep it glowing.

so wash up and eat healthy and you too can have naturally beautiful, healthy, glowing skin.
peace!!