When it comes to my skincare routine, I always prefer to use brands that are 100% natural and paraben free yet still effective. I feel good knowing that the product that I love also cares for our environment. One of the brands that I've tried and tested since high school is St. Ives.
I started loving the brand when I became a huge fan of their Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub. My skin was terrible when I was in high school, adolescent stage where pimples were having a grand entrance to my life. Some people would say "pimples na tinubuan ng mukha!" which implied I had too many pimples especially on my forehead. My nose was full of blackheads and whiteheads too. This was the phase of my life that affected my self-confidence. I got curious with my skin so I started to search for solutions.
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub - P250.00 (6 oz)
I read that we should exfoliate our skin 2-3 a week to remove dead skin cells and impurities. I went to the nearest department store (beauty section) and looked for a facial scrub. I bought the smallest tube first of St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, you know student budget. When my skin got better, I started purchasing the biggest tube.
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot scrub is made with 100% natural exfoliants and is FREE from oil, sulfate, and paraben. It's dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, and great even for sensitive skin. I exfoliate my face 2-3x a week to keep it soft and smooth.
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer - P249.00 (10 oz jar)
I noticed my skin is oilier than usual. I researched and learned that the skin produces more oil when it's too dry. Since dryness of the skin signals it needs moisture, the skin will produce more oil than normal making the skin too oily. The solution, use a moisturizer.
Moisturizer keeps the skin hydrated. Dry skin can lead to appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What I liked with St. Ives is that it already contains collagen (some people even drink collagen powder and capsule) and elastin protein. It is non-comedogenic and Dermatologist tested.
I suggest to apply moisturizer twice a day; in the morning after you shower and in the evening before going to bed. Get a generous amount and apply it on a clean face. Massage it to your skin until it gets totally absorbed.
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial moisturizer (that's a mouthful! :D) feels like lotion but is lighter compared to body lotion. It doesn't feel sticky or uncomfortable when applied. Best to use it after the facial scrub before you apply your makeup in the morning. It has super light consistency you'll barely know you applied a moisturizer. It keeps the skin soft and smooth.
St. Ives Purifying Sea Salt Body Wash - P240.00 (13.50 oz bottle)
When I went to collage, I lived in a dormitory for about two years. My roommates introduced me to body wash products. I've tried a lot from different brands but I then my favorite has to be St. Ives body wash.
My body is the opposite of my face. I have oily skin on the face and super dry skin on the body. St. Ives Purifying Sea Salt Body wash is so refreshing. It smells sooooo goooodd! It contains vitamins and anti-oxidants to brighten dull skin while keeping it hydrated. Even if I sometimes I forget to apply lotion, I don't experience cracked skin like before.
I like to use it with a loofa or a fluffy sponge. It gives a nice lather and my skin smells so good!
St. Ives Nourish and Soothe Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion - P259.00 (21 oz)
Then to lock in moisture, I apply lotion while my skin is still damp. I love using the St. Ives Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Lotion. Actually, I'm a fan of anything with Shea Butter! Aside from I love the scent, it keeps me moisturized the entire day as it gives the skin intense hydration that it needs.
That's my simple face and body skincare routine. It's easy to achieve your natural radiance with products that are made of 100% natural ingredients and free from harmful chemicals yet very effective.
Let me know in the comments your favorite St. Ives product and I might give it a try to if I haven't yet!
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