Things have been a little bit hectic around my face of late... For some reason, my skin has been incredibly aggravated and areas that have been calm and acne-free for about a year have flared up. We've all been there and there is nothing more frustrating. So, I've up my water intake and busted out the big guns and have gone shopping. Obviously.
In an attempt to clear my face up, I've repurchased two cleansers: the Emma Hardy Amazing Face Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm and REN's Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser. These are two old favourites that do not irritate sensitive skin, yet do a fantastic job of keeping things clean and clear. I've already mentioned these two cleansers on my blog before, but they really are staples in my skincare regime and are worth every penny, in my opinion at least.
Next up, I've invested in a couple of treatments. I've always found that acidic treatments have done wonders for my skin when it's been at its worst. I've tried two options and both seem to be doing a good job of calming everything down. The first is another product by REN; this time their Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask. I've been wanting to try this for a while now, but the price tag has always put me off. However, desperate times call for desperate measures. I've only used this once, but I'd say that it lives up to what I was expecting so far. It's a good mask. The other comes from Elemental Herbology. I ordered their Oily Skin Starter Kit in their January Sale, as I was eager to try the brand and it was a very good bargain. My skin isn't oily as such, if anything it's combination dry/blemish prone/eugh, but there were a few products in the kit that appealed to me. One of these was the Facial Glow Radiance Peel, a four minute treatment that buffs away at dead skin to buff away dead skin and raise the skin's pH, making it a more hostile environment for acne-causing bacteria. I've used this three times and have been really impressed with the results. It's helped with scarring and has greatly reduced inflammation.
I've also been busting out the clay masks to try and eliminate impurities. Origins Clear Improvements is always a good choice, as it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin but makes sure that it is nice and clean. I'm also a long-time fan of Lush's Mask of Magnaminty, a tingly peppermint based mask that exfoliates and calms inflamed areas. The ingredient list is great and it isn't at all pricey, so this is also a relatively guilt-free option. I've also tried Elemental Herbology's Facial Detox Purifying Facial Mask, which I've also really enjoyed. It's one of those masks that really digs the grime out of your pores, which has especially helped the skin on my forehead. I've definitely noticed a reduction in blackheads since I've been using it and a little bit goes a long way. I'd definitely consider purchasing the full sized version.
Finally, the pièce de résistance in my spot fighting arsenal has been another product from Elemental Herbology: their Perfect Clarity Blemish Minimiser. Oh my word. This is hands down THE best blemish buster I have ever used. Amazing. You can actually see the redness and size reduce within a few minutes, and blemishes actually disappear overnight. The catch? It's £25 for only 2.5ml, so if you're using it every day it will only last a couple of weeks. I've already gone through one tube and have nearly finished another, which will be heartbreaking. It's a great product, however, and is great for tackling hormonal spots. Definitely a pay-day treat.
Spots, I'm ready for ya.
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