Every now and then, someone asks me about my skincare routine. I’ve wanted to write about it for a while, but I knew it would be better with a video demo. So this week, I finally decided to try a video tutorial.
And, I’ll have to say it was just about as difficult as I anticipated. I guess it’s always hard to try something new. In fact, I well remember how challenging this whole blogging thing was when I first got started.
While the whole video process was new to me, skincare is something I’m a little more comfortable with. I am including both the video and written instructions for my evening skincare routine for mature skin.
1. Many of them come with a hefty price tag.
Ultimately, you pay companies to make the process easier for you with a 1, 2, 3 step process. They formulate the ingredients for easy consumption. And, some of us are willing to pay for the convenience of someone else taking the guesswork out of our routine. I prefer to go for the more affordable skincare option of choosing my own ingredients.
2. Many labeled skincare products don’t actually tell you what ingredients are included in their product.
You hear all these buzz words, like glycolic acids and peptides, but then you really have no idea if you are using them or not because your product is labeled simply – hydration serum. So, maybe you are and maybe you aren’t.
Instead, I’ve done a good bit of research and discovered that our skin really only needs certain key ingredients to promote elasticity, stimulate collagen production and even out our skin tone.
I’ve realized that I can go straight to those component ingredients myself with great results and a much lower price tag. What’s more, there are several application techniques that also help tone your face.
I started this skincare routine about 3 years ago and I definitely see improvements in the texture, tone and appearance of my skin.
1. First, washing your face is a must. Why is it so important? Because throughout the day you walk through a host of free radicals and particles as they float through the air. Unfortunately, a bunch of those undesired elements end up settling on your face. If you don’t clean your face, then these undesirable elements are left to do their dirty work on your skin by breaking down collagen and degrading the tissues. That’s when your skin becomes more vulnerable to wrinkles, sagging and hyperpigmentation
2. Next, I use Pixi Tonic, which includes glycolic acid, ginseng and aloe. This is my single most favorite product. It really does make your skin glow and helps the skin slough off its dry, dull appearance.
3. Next, is Vitamin C serum (the one in the video is by TrueSkin). This serum can cause some redness and tingling, which makes it a good choice for the evening, before bedtime.
I usually apply serums with a light patting motion, this promotes blood flow and helps them to absorb faster.
You typically want to apply lighter consistency products first and then add products according to their thickness.
3. Next, I use a Peptide serum. Peptides fight against free radicals and rejuvenate skin cells.
4. Now, it’s time for the moisturizer.
5. Retin-A is is a vitamin A derivative that is sold only by prescription in the US. It goes by the generic name Tretinoin. I live in Asia, so it is easy to access. I’ve been using it for about 15 years. Retinol products help to regenerate collagen in the skin and even out the the skin’s texture and they are readily available in various brands. This site makes some good recommendations for over-the-counter retinol creams.
And there you have it, my evening skincare routine for mature skin!
You can find the links for all the products I’ve mentioned in the video description.
And, while I love to talk about all things beauty, I still recognize that my outside only reflects what I’ve got going on inside. Always remember, that your truest beauty bubbles out of a life that’s full of heart, love and purpose.
…your beauty should come from inside you – the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear and it is worth very much to God.— 1 Peter 3:3-4
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6 Comments
Shellie, a very helpful post on evening skincare for mature skin. You did a great job with the video, like a pro. We want to feature this on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop. Well done 🙂
Kathleen
Thanks Kath! I’m glad I “looked” like a pro…hehehe. As they say, “you’ve got to start somewhere.” Thanks so much for the feature!
very informative and followable tips! Thanks for joining us Bloggers Pit Stop _ Pit Stop Crew
Thanks Menaka!
This is great info, and I loved the video! Your skin is so lovely and glowing. Thanks so much for sharing it at Thursday Favorite Things!
Thanks Pam!