My Skin Care Routine Day/Night

    Hey! As requested, today I share my skin care routine! (I've been using the same basics of this regimen for 1 1/2 - 2 years.) 
My skin is far from perfect... In fact, I had a breakout in this vid SMH!
    I've always had combo oily, acne prone, easily scarred, hyper pigmented skin ... As you may know, I don't wear a lot of makeup but I'm really happy that my current regimen has gotten me to a point where I'm more comfortable in my own skin without makeup. I hope this video helps! :)

Things I Use On My Skin :)
To see how I use these products on my skin, see video above.

Coconut Oil

    I currently use this oil at night.  I LOVE to use this to help me remove my makeup and I even use it when I'm not wearing makeup. This oil provides my skin with a really healthy looking glow and it keeps my skin hydrated and soft.  I also still use this as my body lotion daily.

African Black Soap

    I currently use this day and night.  This soap works great at keeping my skin balances and helps keep my breakouts minimal. It cleans really well and helps rid my skin of dirt, oil, and makeup. 

Oatmeal

    I currently use this in the morning.  Oatmeal has been great for my skin!  It keeps it soft, controls my oil, helps fade acne scars, and brightens my skin tone.  It also helps minimize the look of my large pores.  It gently exfoliates my skin without being too abrasive.

Baking Soda

    Last year, I wasn't sure how long I was going to use baking soda in my regimen, but this baby is amazing for fading my acne scars!!!  I scar VERY easily and if I let a pimple go without being treated it is likely to leave a long lasting scar behind. :/  Using a bit of baking soda a couple times a week (daily if I need to treat a serious breakout) has gotten my skin to a point where I'm more comfortable wearing no foundation.  :D 

(See video to see how I like to use this ingredient.  Since it is very abrasive, caution must be taken.)

Tea Tree Oil

    It was recommended that I try this oil for spot treating my pimples, and I must say that it's amazing!  I tend to get some sort of pimple daily... (Unfortunately this is something that I've had to deal with forever lol.)  Well, tea tree oil zaps those buggers away very quickly and I worry a lot less about breaking out than before.   

Vitamin E Oil

   I finally have found a way to get this oil to work for me!  It has been amazing for fading my under eye circles and reducing some fine lines around my eyes.  

Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Body Lotion

  I have started to use this lotion in place of my GNC Vitamin C cream which I still love.  I wanted to switch that out however, because I wanted to use something with better ingredients.  This lotion gets the job done and it doesn't break me out.  I only use a little since it contains lots of natural oils.

50% Isopropyl Alcohol & Witch Hazel

  I honestly prefer using the 50% isopropyl alcohol simply because it clears my pores better.  I tend to use it on targeted areas my like chin, neck, and around my lips the most.  I use the witch hazel when I don't need to use something as strong.

Soothing Care Anti Chaffing Relief Powder Gel (from the makers of Monistat)

   LOL!!!  I know this sound like a strange choice to use on my face, but hey, it works!  This product works well when it comes to providing a smooth surface on my skin.  It helps control oil, so on days where I want to go foundation- free I can do so without being a grease ball lol!  This product works like a primer for my skin. :)

Viva Papertowels

  I love to use these to remove my makeup as well as dry my skin.  They are very gentle and cloth-like so they don't damage my skin.  I also like that I get a fresh clean "towel" each time I clean my face... which reduces breaking out from bacteria lurking in regular towels.  (When I can't find the "pick a size" paper towels, sometimes I like to rip the large sheets in half to reduce the amount of paper towel I use.)