My Current Skincare Routine

After a lot of requests from you all <3 Here it is!

Skincare routine

This post is long due! I have been asked so many times to write on my current skincare routine; but I have always been a little laid back on discussing my own routine. However, this time I made it a point to share what I do for my skin and how I ensure it is well maintained 🙂

To begin with, I am a freak when it comes to collecting skincare! I have wasted so much money on many products that I don’t even end up using; till it is expired. Primary reason? I do not move a lot from my regular routine. So if I have bought a night moisturizer on impulse, I use it for 1 month and then back to my original routine. I have now almost succeeded in controlling my urge to shop! Most products I realized are natural just for the heck of it, or some are really good but too expensive; hence I now curate my own products. So here’s my skincare routine in detail:

DAY SKINCARE ROUTINE:

I get up and wash my face with my homemade ubtan (Recipe here) and then apply aloevera gel followed by BON Organics Sunscreen. Little kajal, lip balm (has to be tinted) and out I am! Sometimes if I do feel like dressing up or on a bad skin day, I use Lotus foundation on my under eyes. It gives that bright feeling and my skin suddenly looks flawless.

For body, I only use BON Organics sunscreen in the morning 🙂 Review Here.

I have kept my day routine very simple, since I am always in a hurry.

NIGHT SKINCARE ROUTINE:

This is where all my products come into picture 🙂

I wash my face with AHA Glow face wash (Sometimes I also add a mixture of almond and castor oil to it) once I am back from work. Twice a week I use the Forest Essentials hand pounded scrub to slough off dead skin cells. Review Here.

After which I apply the ‘Healthy and Glowing’ Skin mask by Bareskin Essentials. This has pure saffron, almonds, oats etc. It makes my skin soft and shows result in the first use itself. LOVE it to the core! (Yes, well I made it. Proud me :-P) I use this mask almost everyday or at least 4 days a week.

After the mask treatment, I wash my face with water and apply a combination of rose water and apple cider. This is a homemade toner that I love.

On the damp face, I apply aloevera gel by BON Organics and massage my skin. Review Here.

As a night serum, I use my own recipe. I love concocting facial oils since they are versatile, can change the recipe and LOVE them! I take a few drops and press it on my face. I make it a point to add grape seed oil, so it takes are of my under eye area as well. Recipe Here.

For body I have started using my own body butter since yesterday (You can see the video on my Insta - @vidhi_bareskinessentials), but I usually use anything nourishing that is available. Like Kama Nalpamaradi thailam or coconut oil or any good moisturizer. Not too loyal here 😛

WEEKLY SKINCARE ROUTINE:

Sunday is a day of deep cleansing. I relax and prepare myself a steam by adding few drops of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil keeps my pimples in check and cleanses skin from deep within. After taking steam for about 3 minutes, I massage my face with Forest Essential’s Tejasvi Emulsion (LOVE it!). This is my first jar and I am liking it so far. I massage my face for good 15 minutes, and then just sprinkle some water and pat my face slightly.

After the amazing massage, my skin is super soft and plump. I love my skin at this point. However, I further bring a wonderful end to it buy concocting a face mask. Currently using, Forest Essentials Narangi and Nagkesar ubtan - Review here. I mix this with cold curd and apply it generously on my face and neck. After 3 minutes I wash it off and dab 2-3 drops of my oil.

This entire routine does not take more than 1 hour, but my skin feels like it has been at rest for days and days!

You know following a proper skincare routine is of high importance. You might not see the results immediately, but when you turn 35 or plus, you will notice all the benefits of all your efforts you have put in 🙂

So, now you tell me what is your favorite skincare product from your daily routine ? or better in a mood to share your routine? Would love to get some inspiration.

P.S Friday ingredient talk pushed to tomorrow. I had started writing this post yesterday, so though of completing it today 🙂 Hope you understand.