Winter Skin Routine

If you're anything like me, your skin can be dryer in the winter. I always need some much needed skin care, and I try to be good and do at least half of this routine every night. Some nights, I only get a few of these products on, and other nights, I do a full routine. #busymomlife

I will be 40 in a few months, and I am working hard to take care of my skin naturally without botox, fillers, chemical peels, etc. First, I don't want those things on my skin or in my body, and 2nd, I'm cheap and I'm not spending my money on that! 

Every night without fail, I use Orange Blossom Face Wash from Young Living. This is actually great for teen skin and Gretchen uses it too! 

Once a week, I use the charcoal mask. It is one of my favorite skin care products! Charcoal can reduce the appearance of pores, which I so greatly need. A little bit of this goes a long way. In fact, I think this is the only tube I've ordered and it's lasted several months. I will also spot treat pimples with this mask, and Gretchen uses it too ;) 

I think one thing I love about Young Living's skin care is that it's great for all ages! And I really want to teach the girls the importance of a good skin care regime when they're young! 

Awe, these oils on my face nightly. 

Tea Tree is great for pimples. Who knew that at nearly 40 I would still have breakouts. Sigh. I put a few drops on my fingers, spot treat the breakouts, and that's it- and yes, Gretchen uses this one too!

Frankincense is an oil I wish I could bathe in. It's seriously so good. It's great for moisturizing and fine lines, and those lines that come with age. I just dump several drops on to my hands and rub it all over. 

Patchouli is another oil that I just dump and rub all over. It's another one that is great for moisturizing skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines. 

I'll follow up those oils by using a gua sha stone. You can find videos on You Tube on how to use these, but I use it along my neck and jaw line, my cheek bones, and around my eyes. 

Young Living's bloom moisturizer is another favorite! If I use this at night, I find that I don't need to re-moisturize in the morning. The entire Bloom line is formulated for aging skin, and I guess since I'm almost 40, my skin is aging. 

This hydrosol is what's left over after essential oils are distilled. It's basically water with left over essential oils. I spritz this on my face, but it's also great for your hair! 

And finally, if I need a glow, I'll add these tanning drops to my lotion and apply to my arms and legs.

I have been so happy with the skin care routine I've found. I don't dry out, my skin feels dewy, and my makeup applies easily in the morning and stays on all day.

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