Cleansing routines using Lush Cosmetics!
Evening everyone
So i'm sat in bed (it's 23:47pm here) wondering why on Earth the man upstairs has blessed me with these awful skin problems
I've torn my hair out, i've cried & i've cursed but it will not go away. I've had all sorts of problems, cystic acne, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, oil slicked skin, dry scaly skin, combination skin etc & I bear the scars of them too and I'm realising that i'm not the only one with this problem so why is it so damn hard to keep under control!? Now i've been a massive fan of Lush for years, if I hadn't bought that one pot of Herbalism on a whim, i've got no idea where I would be now. Some people take a lot of convincing to get them to try new things & others (like me!) will try anything to banish the bane of my life. So i've been thinking, from all the knowledge i've gained in the past 9 years since I began to develop acne (at the tender age of 7!) I want to share my knowledge and complete faith in these products to save my skin when I wake up in a morning with a big zit, or I have really bad pre-menstrual acne or random breakouts, I think it's time we tipped our hats to Mother Nature and LUSH! So ladies & Gentleman, i've devised 3 skincare routines designed for Oily/Breakout prone skin, Dry skin & Combination skin so we can be prepared when we feel a breakout coming on, soothe our dry skin or balance our combination skin. I hope they help everyone with problematic skin in the way they have helped me
OILY SKIN:
Morning
- Cleanse with Herbalism cleanser (The green squidgy one).
Apply Tea Tree Water with a cotton pad.
Why? - Using Herbalism cleanser each morning will help to effectively remove sebum build-up from the surface of the skin without irritation. It contains chlorophyll (The pigment which gives leaves colour), this calms redness & promotes even skintone. It also contains glycerine which smoothes and moisturises the skin, therefore post-moisturising is unnessecary, this is beneficial to oily skin as post-moistursing can cause sebum build-up through out the day therefore clogging pores and causing blackheads. It also feels incredibly refreshing.
Applying Tea Tree Water after cleansing oily skin is important. It delays sebum-production as it is slightly astringent but not astringent enough to cause irritation which we are trying to avoid. Tea Tree Water can also help prevent breakouts as it contains tea tree which has antibacterial properties, it's also great for a wake-up ZING in those tired mornings!
Evening
- Remove makeup with wipes or remover.
Cleanse & exfoliate with Dark Angels cleanser.
Moisturise with Enzymion moisturiser.
Why? - Remove all makeup with wipes or makeup remover beforehand as the charcoal (the exfoliant in Dark Angels) could get in your eyes (Ouchy!) if you try to remove eye makeup or mascara with it. Though technically, Dark Angels is an exfoliator & exfoliators should be used on semi-clean/clean skin hence the wipes. Dark Angels removes all of the dead skin cells, bacteria and oil sitting on the surface of the skin, it is brilliant for unclogging pores and re-energising after a long day at work or school. It makes you feel clean & non-grubby in an instant, evens out skin tone and keeps skin glowing. Don't forget to cleanse your neck too!
Then massage in Enzymion (A little goes a long was, as does everything LUSH!). The fresh papaya and lemon in this moisturiser does miracles for our skin, it balances out oil production and the lemon keeps the bacteria nasties under control.
Night
- Cleanse with Herbalism.
Massage Ultrabland into the skin & remove with damp muslin or a washcloth.
Why? - Cleanse with Herbalism prior to using Ultrabland if you have reapplied makeup after the evening cleanse, but if you haven't, you can skip it as your skin will not have gotten exceptionally dirty anyway, if your skin is dirty and you don't cleanse with beforehand, you will be left with a residue of dirty oil on your skin = not good!
Ultrabland = AMAZING (!) for oily skin. Who'da thunk it? The peanut oils are incredibly calming for aggravated skin but make relaxed skin even more amazing (I would avoid it if you have a nut allergy though). The massage action is important as it encourages blood flow to the skin which allows for healthy tissue to grow and breaks down scar tissue. I advise your to massage for a good 10 minutes - Watching TV passes the time! When the 10 minutes is up, remove gently with a muslin square or washcloth and no need to moisturise. Prepare to wake up in the morning with amazing skin
Recommended Additions: Cupcake Facemask
T Toner Tabs
Dry Skin
Morning
- Cleanse with Aqua Marina Cleanser
Spray on Breath Of Fresh Air Toner
Moisturise with Celestial
Why? - Aqua Marina contains soothing calamine and aloe vera which won't irritate your skin like many chemical cleansers on the market, it smells beautifully exotic but natural and is a pleasure to use whilst also being good to your skin. Breath of Fresh Air toner will refresh your skin and keep things light and airy whilst soothing your skin, when Celestial is applied whilst the toner is still damp, it will not feel heavy and will lock in moisture.
Evening
- Remove makeup with wipes/makeup remover
Cleanse with Mask of Magnaminty
Spray on Breath Of Fresh Air Toner
Moisturise with Celestial
Why? - Mask of Magnaminty is great at removing dead skin build up thanks to the ground Aduki Beans. Removing dead skin from dry complexions is absoloutly vital to maintain a glowing complexion whilst still feeling refreshed and clean but not further drying out the skin.
Toner - As before
Moisturiser - As before
Night
- Massage Ultrabland into skin
Why? - Ultrabland will provide your skin with the moisture it lacks and struggles to sustain, (Although as before, do not use if you are allergic to nuts). The massage action will encourage blood flow to the surface of the skin, therefore encouraging healthy cells to develop and keep your skin supple and nourished.
Recommended Additions: E Toner Tabs
Brazened Honey Facemask
Skin Drink Moisturiser (For when you need a little extra help!)
Combination Skin
Morning
- Cleanse with Herbalism Cleanser
Tone with Breath of Fresh Air Toner
Why? - Herbalism is the great all-rounder, fabulous at removing oils and dead skin without drying or being astringent, it will balance oily parts of the face such as the T-Zone or cheeks. Breath of Fresh Air toner will awaken you and your skin and keep you feeling fresh (especially on hot days).
Evening
- Cleanse with Herbalism
Tone with Breath of Fresh Air
Why? - To keep your skin perky throughout the day! To prevent it from looking lacklustre and dull. Herbalism will remove an excess oil and rebalance sebum production whilst the toner will help to reduce pores over time.
Night
- Remove makeup with wipes/makeup remover.
Cleanse with Ultrabland & remove with muslin or a washcloth.
Why? - Using Ultrabland at night is the ultimate way to relax any skin type. The oils in it help to rebalance sebum production in oily areas whilst renourishing dry areas (Please do not use if you have a nut allergy). Ultrabland is the HG (
)of skin savers! Using Ultrabland also eliminates the need for moisturisers.
Recommended additions: Ocean Salt exfoliator
A Crash Course In Skincare facemask
Pheeeyooou, finally done! Thankyou for taking the time to read, I hope this has been useful to at least one person
This regime really is an investment but is worth every penny so i'd definitely advise people to give it a go, there is still some hope! This is all written from personal experience, not copied and pasted from the internet, it's taken me 1.5 hours to type so I really am passionate about getting this information to other people who also suffer with skin problems.
Have a lovely evening ladies & gentlemen
x
