So strip back your routine for 27 days and let the skin fix itself, credit it to a $265 moisturiser - the cheek! I mean, I have to laugh or I'll cry at this point.
Bwahah! I love this piece. What a perfect example of capitalism … turning your skin’s own innate ability to renew itself into an expensive “must have” product!
So I’ve really simplified my skincare routine, cleanser, rose water, and oil. But am wondering if there is a cheap, natural, non-stripping cleanser out there. I really don’t want to buy a “beauty brand” cleanser. Any suggestions? What about a makeup remover?
I would suggest plain organic jojoba oil for both! I use one from Maker + Merchant. Massage into dry skin and wipe off; then splash your face with water. Works as a makeup remover too. Can't go wrong! I also like cleansing with honey. I use Manuka honey from Flora Health, but any honey will do. Massage into damp skin for a minute (I do this after I've wiped off my jojoba oil and splashed my face with water) and rinse.
Thanks so much. This is really helpful. I already have jojoba oil so that’s a money saver. I’m not gonna lie….using honey to cleanse has always scared me and I have no idea why. (Likely beauty industry BS.) But I might just be brave and try it.
Cerave hydrating facial cleanser is a good one. I use jojoba oil to remove makeup (wipe it off with a damp face cloth) and then cleanse my face with cerave.
These recommendations are so helpful! I’d like to simplify but then get stuck on what my skin actually needs when it’s dry, how to remove make-up etc. I appreciate everyone sharing!
This is so true. You said it Jessica in your last paragraph - I have used many products mostly because they were free and given to me through gifts etc.. And yes, some of them I can clearly see results, BUT! There is a big BUT! It's almost like a "potent demand" is made upon my skin. Say, day 3, looks dewier, although dewier to me is a bit sweaty with one of my not so professional fella actors slapping me to hard across my face in that dramatic scene! Back to the product nightmare: yes, it's changed, if you stop, it starts to get really pissed and bitchy. What I am saying these products bring your skins lower layers up before and keep them there. Basically, prematurely.
My skin starts to burn, to talk back to me, this is what it says: "What's really wrong with you? Can't you see I'm working for you as nature intended?!" Talks to me just like an artist would say, "Hey, I am busy working and being, so buzz off!" We are the Earth. we don't need all this shit! Save your mnoney. Listen to Jessica. LA @ Flying Bra
So strip back your routine for 27 days and let the skin fix itself, credit it to a $265 moisturiser - the cheek! I mean, I have to laugh or I'll cry at this point.
Amen!!!
Saaaame.
Bwahah! I love this piece. What a perfect example of capitalism … turning your skin’s own innate ability to renew itself into an expensive “must have” product!
Thank you!! It's so wild when you really think about it huh?
So I’ve really simplified my skincare routine, cleanser, rose water, and oil. But am wondering if there is a cheap, natural, non-stripping cleanser out there. I really don’t want to buy a “beauty brand” cleanser. Any suggestions? What about a makeup remover?
I would suggest plain organic jojoba oil for both! I use one from Maker + Merchant. Massage into dry skin and wipe off; then splash your face with water. Works as a makeup remover too. Can't go wrong! I also like cleansing with honey. I use Manuka honey from Flora Health, but any honey will do. Massage into damp skin for a minute (I do this after I've wiped off my jojoba oil and splashed my face with water) and rinse.
Thanks so much. This is really helpful. I already have jojoba oil so that’s a money saver. I’m not gonna lie….using honey to cleanse has always scared me and I have no idea why. (Likely beauty industry BS.) But I might just be brave and try it.
Cerave hydrating facial cleanser is a good one. I use jojoba oil to remove makeup (wipe it off with a damp face cloth) and then cleanse my face with cerave.
Awesome thanks so much.
These recommendations are so helpful! I’d like to simplify but then get stuck on what my skin actually needs when it’s dry, how to remove make-up etc. I appreciate everyone sharing!
Try SUPERSALVE - they are great! Products are great. They have a gentle cleanser. This is a lovely lady herbalist in New Mexico -
La @ Flying Bra
Hi April. Are you open to sharing what rose water you use and how you use it? (Before moisturizing I assume?)
Hi. I use the rose water toner from Radha. It’s only water and rose. Nothing else.
So I wash my face, then use rose water on a cotton round, then apply jojoba and rose hip oil. Sometimes I use a bit of tea tree oil for breakouts.
This is so true. You said it Jessica in your last paragraph - I have used many products mostly because they were free and given to me through gifts etc.. And yes, some of them I can clearly see results, BUT! There is a big BUT! It's almost like a "potent demand" is made upon my skin. Say, day 3, looks dewier, although dewier to me is a bit sweaty with one of my not so professional fella actors slapping me to hard across my face in that dramatic scene! Back to the product nightmare: yes, it's changed, if you stop, it starts to get really pissed and bitchy. What I am saying these products bring your skins lower layers up before and keep them there. Basically, prematurely.
My skin starts to burn, to talk back to me, this is what it says: "What's really wrong with you? Can't you see I'm working for you as nature intended?!" Talks to me just like an artist would say, "Hey, I am busy working and being, so buzz off!" We are the Earth. we don't need all this shit! Save your mnoney. Listen to Jessica. LA @ Flying Bra