Personal Skin Care

Many of you have asked about my skin-care regimen, so I decided to do a post to hopefully answer your questions…

I was very blessed to have fairly good skin from the start.  In high school, other than the occasional monthly pimple, my skin was really clear.  But, I had several bad burns growing up, before I learned the hazards of being unprotected in the sun.  And, I hate to admit it, but I did use tanning beds for a few years (wince)!  However, I still remained very lucky in the skin department…UNTIL a year after my son was born.  All of a sudden, I started having breakouts all the time and no matter what I tried, my skin looked awful!  I decided I couldn’t live with it anymore and made my first ever appointment with a dermatologist. 

I should mention here that I had been using a high-end 5-step process skin care line (which shall remain nameless).  The dermatologist told me to stop using the expensive brand and go buy bar soap and a moisturizing lotion at Walgreens.  I thought she was joking.  Surely, this couldn’t be the solution to my adult acne crisis!  But, I did what she said.  Using two drugstore brands for cleansing & moisturizing, plus 1 prescription cream, my skin was clear in less than 2 weeks! 

The moral of the story here is that as we age, skin not only changes in texture & appearance, but also in what it requires to look healthy.  The products you have been using for years may not cut it anymore.  Also, just because a product is expensive and does wonders for your best friend, doesn’t mean it will work for your particular skin type.  Finally, if you’ve recently had a baby, it is not uncommon for hormones to get a little out of whack, causing changes in your skin.  I highly recommend seeing a doctor and/or dermatologist who can help you determine the root of the problem. 

Though it may go without saying, in addition to these products below, I notice a marked improvement in my skin when I’m drinking a good amount of water each day & taking Omega 3-6-9.