1. Using the Wrong Cleanser for your Skin Type
Your skin produces oil (sebum) to maintain its pH balance
and to keep you looking young! So stripping your face of too much sebum while
cleansing will only cause the skin to become unbalanced and overcompensate by
replacing it with even more sebum. People with combination or oily skin tend to
make this mistake the most, without realizing they’re actually making the
problem worse. Those with dry skin will also suffer from using the wrong kind
of skin cleanser. The solution? No matter your skin type, choose a non-foaming
cleanser. Foaming cleansers are notoriously harsh on the skin, whereas
soap-based cleansers will gently remove sebum from the skin (but not excessively
so).
Jessy recommends: Nature's Way Body Care Facial Milk Cleanser
2. Skipping the Toner
I often hear from clients who simply cleanse and moisturize
their skin, and complain of experiencing redness or unevenness. This is easily
corrected by the daily use of a toner! This is because your skin needs to
cleansed with an alkaline cleanser AND re-balanced afterwards with an acidic
toner. Toners containing apple cider vinegar are great for any skin type, and
toners with lemon juice are perfect for oily skin. Also, toners are NOT meant
to be used as cleansers! Avoid the temptation to continuously reapply toner to
remove residues still left behind after washing with a cleanser.
Jessy recommends: Nature's Way Body Care Rose & Grapefruit Toner; Nature's Way Body Care Lemon Toner
3. Using Products Containing Alcohol
Alcohol dries your skin from the inside out! Your skin will
react to alcohol-based products the same way as it will to the wrong cleanser
for your skin type: it’ll overcompensate by producing too much sebum and clogging
your pores, creating pimples and blackheads. Avoid the temptation to apply an
alcohol-based toner or treatment if you are prone to oily skin or acne
breakouts.
Jessy recommends: A complimentary skin care consultation to determine your skin type & the appropriate products for your needs
4. Not Moisturizing After Cleansing & Toning
Moisturizing does two amazing things to your skin: it feeds
it some great nutrients and it tells it not to produce something that is
already there (oil). Yes, even those with acne-prone skin need to use a
moisturizer! The trick is to find one with a Jojoba Oil base. This oil has the
closest molecular structure to sebum, so it will be absorbed without leaving a
greasy film and your skin will get the memo that it doesn’t need to produce any
more oil.
Jessy recommends: Nature's Way Body Care Lemon Facial Moisturizer; Nature's Way Body Care Rose Facial Moisturizer
5. Applying Makeup Too Soon After Moisturizing
So you just started feeding your skin a nourishing snack
with a good moisturizer; don’t apply makeup right away or your pores will
absorb the makeup along with the moisturizer! Also, allowing the moisturizer to
be fully absorbed will cause your skin to become more even and the makeup will
blend better. For best results, wait at least ten minutes before applying your
makeup.
Also important to note:
skipping the moisturizing step is an ABSOLUTE NO-NO! After cleansing, your skin
needs a helping hand to return to its natural pH balance. Moisturizer is your
skin’s friend, no matter your skin type.
Jessy recommends: Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize, then go have breakfast or brush your teeth before applying makeup
