Seasonal changes provide the perfect opportunity to not just reevaluate your skin’s needs, but focus on some concentrated skin goals. Skin boot camp, if you will! I love to use weather and the change in temperature, humidity and daylight to redirect my daily regimen. But before I pull out my lighter moisturizer for summertime, or my serum for winter, a 5 day intensive exfoliation and hydration routine is the best possible jump start for healthier skin.
Our skin can get accustomed to the same products used over and over again, preventing real, noticeable changes. Select a week (preferably each quarter of the year) and follow this program to see a boost in radiance and texture. I recommend each recipe to be applied at nighttime to clean skin, followed with appropriate moisturizer or serum for your particular skin type.
After this intensive 5 day boot camp your skin will be well on its way to a healthier complexion!
source : helloglow.co
Our skin can get accustomed to the same products used over and over again, preventing real, noticeable changes. Select a week (preferably each quarter of the year) and follow this program to see a boost in radiance and texture. I recommend each recipe to be applied at nighttime to clean skin, followed with appropriate moisturizer or serum for your particular skin type.
Day One – ACV Peel
Combining apple cider vinegar with apples ups the dose of gentle, natural acids that clear away dead skin cells. Apples are a potent source of malic acid, which boosts immunity, detoxifies metals from our bodies, and contributes to overall healthy skin.- 1 teaspoon organic raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon applesauce, preferably organic or homemade
Day Two – Cucumber Scrub
Since Day 1 was a chemical exfoliant, follow the next day with this gentle physical exfoliant. This recipe is two-in-one, both a scrub and leave-on mask.- 2 tablespoons plain sugar-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pureed cucumber
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon chopped sage
Day Three – Anti-Aging Face Mask
With skin freshly exfoliated the two previous days, it’s time to hit those fine lines and pigmentation with this grapeseed facial mask.- 1 egg white
- 6-7 grapes
Day 4 – Eye Treatment
We aren’t quite done with those egg whites yet! Egg whites have been known to reduce the appearance of fine lines, while antioxidant rich vitamin E fights free radicals. Both ingredients target needs of the eye area.- 2 egg whites separated from the yolk
- 1 capsule or 5 drops of vitamin E oil
Day 5 – Brightening Spirulina Mask
Our final day hits all of our skin needs with spirulina’s 18 different amino acids, resulting in enhanced skin tone and dewy complexion.- 1 tablespoon organic honey
- 1 tablespoon spirulina powder
After this intensive 5 day boot camp your skin will be well on its way to a healthier complexion!
source : helloglow.co