Having good skin is something most people take for granted – until you have a problem. Then it becomes a priority! Get dream skin with the best natural skin care products. By choosing to go natural, you are providing your skin with the minerals and vitamins it needs to stay healthy. A healthy skin is one that also looks amazing!
Over the years, I feel like I’ve had every skin issue imaginable: I’ve had perioral dermatitis, eczema, cystic acne, hormonal acne, impetigo…you name it! Skin issues plagued me until well into my 40’s, so having clear skin was something I deeply yearned for. With all the ups and downs regarding my own skin, I have finally reached a place where I can say I am happy with my skin!
What’s the secret to having dream skin? Well, my first answer would lead you directly to my Fresh Start Cleanse. But my second answer consists of two words: skincare routine. I started a skincare routine years ago, and it has made a world of difference for my skin. So much so that I refuse to go a day without it!
Because of my commitment to skin care, as I age, my skin feels like it keeps getting better. Now that I’m in my 50’s, I marvel that my skin is perfectly clear of all the problems that used to plague me.
In this post, I’ll share with you why a healthy skincare routine is important. I’ll also share what products you can use to make your skin look and feel so much better.
Importance of Skincare Routines
Skincare does not necessarily have to take a huge chunk out of your day. And, no, it is not about your makeup. Skincare is simply what the words suggest: caring for your skin.
Before I start into talking about my routine, it is important that I emphasize what my first answer would have been: healthy skin starts in your gut. While I am assuming, for the purposes of this post, that you’ve dealt with your gut issues, if you haven’t done a cleanse or cleaned up your diet, that needs to be a priority! I run a fabulous cleanse that has been my number 1 skin healer.
But, what can you do topically in order to look young and fresh? When it comes to a skincare regimen, it is very likely that you fall into one of three categories:
- Your skincare regimen is done by simply sliding a bar soap across your face and rubbing it in while showering.
- You use any skincare product that appeals to you when selecting off a drug store shelf.
- You take your skincare routine pretty seriously, and you won’t go to bed without completing all of the steps you have created for yourself.
Which category best describes you?
What you need to know is that your skin is the largest organ in your body. It is VERY important. Apart from the fact that it keeps everything in, it also helps regulate your temperature and acts as a filter. Because your skin is on your outside, it gets affected by virtually all aspects of your life. Keep it healthy so it can bounce back. Healthy skin ages more gracefully, heals faster, and is more equipped to fight off diseases. Here is where you can aptly employ the services of essential oil skincare! But, be sure to be consistent.
In a nutshell, you need to have a regular essential oil skincare routine because:
Appearance is progressive
You get an entirely new layer of skin every 27 days. Because of this constant state of growth, your skin needs constant care. Having and maintaining beautiful skin is a lifelong process. Developing a consistent skincare routine today will not only benefit you today, but it will definitely provide you with beautiful skin in the future. But having a facial today and not keeping up anything consistent will only benefit you for perhaps the next 27 days, at best.
Prevention is way better than cure
Preventing skin issues by constant care is way easier and better than trying to fix skin issues in the future. Not only will skin issues waste time and money visiting the doctor or dermatologists, it may also involve expensive and often dangerous beauty procedures to remedy your situation. It should be obvious that spending few minutes a day doing a solid skin care regime is worth the effort.
Caring for your skin is caring for you
You see, each time you complete your skin care routine, you send yourself the subtle message that you matter. It works on your psychology, and it helps boost your feelings of self-worth and your overall mental health. It shows that you love and respect yourself.
Skin care is health care
Knowing that your skin is your largest organ should lead to the conclusion that caring for your skin is not just vain luxury. Your skin protects your body from the harmful bacteria and viruses that you are exposed to on a daily basis. It also protects you from ultraviolet light that you are daily being exposed to via the sun. Healthy skin exposed to the sun produces vitamin D which aids the absorption of calcium and boosts your immune system. Unhealthy skin is more susceptible to disease and infection and is more likely to leave a scar after an injury. Indeed, skin care is health care.
Product Lines I Recommend
There are a lot of skincare brands that claim to use essential oils. I choose dōTERRA because I know they do not adulterate their oils with synthetics, and they do not use harmful ingredients in any of their products, nor do they do any animal testing. This is why I choose to work with dōTERRA: I can trust every product they offer and I get results!
Let’s take a look at dōTERRA’s 3 skincare lines that will help you establish a healthy skincare routine. Whichever line I choose to use on a particular day, after toning and before I apply the products, I use a 0.5mm facial roller all over my face and neck. This helps with stimulating collagen production and provides greater absorption of the powerful benefits of the products I apply.
HD Clear Skincare Line
dōTERRA’s HD Clear Skincare Line includes three products to support skin that is acne-prone. HD Clear topical essential oil blend, HD Clear Facial Lotion, and the HD Clear Foaming Face Wash are a powerful trio.
HD Clear is a blend of essential oils that helps promote a clear complexion and reduces breakouts. These essential oils are soluble through lipids in your skin. The HD Clear Facial Kit offers an advanced line of natural facial products that combine essential oils and plant extracts. They leave your skin smooth and clear and super fresh-smelling!
The HD Clear Foaming Face Wash is a natural formula, containing plant extracts and doTERRA essential oils. It cleanses skin of all ages and promotes cell renewal. After I rinse the cleanser away, I use the HD Clear Facial Lotion which is a light, non-greasy moisturizer that ensures your skin remains unblemished. It also hydrates your skin and improves its texture. Many people with acne believe that a moisturizer will make their breakouts worse. This is not true. Most of the time, oily skin is actually dehydrated and your body is producing oil to compensate. By hydrating properly, you can ensure your skin is at its healthiest.
Verage Skincare Line
Verage is an entirely plant-based line line of skincare products. The line includes the Verage cleanser, Verage Immortelle Hydrating Serum, Verage Moisturizer, and Verage Toner. The Verage Cleanser is a very effective cleanser that gently lifts dirt and makeup away. It reaches deep into your pores to purify the skin, leaving it soft and fresh. After cleansing, you should use the Verage toner to restore your skin’s pH level and to reduce the size of your pores.
Verage Immortelle Hydrating Serum is a revolutionary skin product that is structured to promote smoother, more youthful skin, producing obvious and immediate results! One of the ingredients in the serum, L22, helps restore your skin’s moisture to its optimal levels (often considered to be when you are 22 years old). I love to mix the hydrating serum with a dropper full of Yarrow-Pom to give my skin some major love.
Next is the Verage Moisturizer, which is infused with a rich combination of essential oils combined to hydrate and nourish your skin. Moisturizer is an invaluable tool for all skin types in maintaining a healthy skincare routine.
The Verage Skin Care Collection contains only the best natural ingredients from dōTERRA: essential oils, plant extracts and emollients that will leave your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. It is a great line for combination skin, and you get huge savings when you buy all four products as a kit. I can literally say, “I won’t leave home without it.” The Verage kit is easy to travel with (all the products fall under the limits for carry-ons), so I take it with me wherever I go!
Essential Skincare Line
The Essential Skincare Line is a rich and full line of skincare products, including the Anti-Aging Eye Cream, Anti-Aging Moisturizer, Brightening Gel, Facial Cleanser, Hydrating Cream, Invigorating Scrub, Pore Reducing Toner, and Tightening Serum. This is a great line for older women who want a more comprehensive way to protect and nourish their skin; however, this is also the skincare line of choice for my 21-year old daughter. She especially loves the hydrating cream.
I love that dōTERRA enables you to get these products at substantial savings while making your own customized Essential Skin Care Kit. My personal fave is the 2-Step Reveal Facial System, which is another great skincare product dōTERRA offers. I use it weekly as a special exfoliating “treat” for my skin.
All of the products found in the Essential Skincare Line are tested and trusted. They are the best of nature and the best of science combined. They will quickly become your best tools for helping you maintain a healthy skincare routine.
I consider myself a skin care snob. In the past, I have spent upwards of $150 just for a small amount of eye cream. dōTERRA’s products are a fraction of the cost, but I have yet to find products as effective as these. These are pocket-friendly powerhouses for your skin!
Conclusion
Are you inspired to start your skincare routine? I hope my recommendations have been helpful. I’m excited for you to try dōTERRA’s skin care products which are both safe and effective for your skin and easy on your pocket book! Don’t be afraid to experiment with the different lines to find what you like best. What works for you may not be what works for me, and vice versa.
What’s most important is taking care of your skin. It is my wish you leave this post feeling inspired to be kind to your skin!
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