With so many commitments filling up our daily schedules, it's easy to start neglecting the seemingly unimportant things like skin care. (As a beauty expert, this is quite the sin, I know!) Skin care is VERY important, especially at the start of a new season as weather can greatly affect the health of your skin. 

From harsh environmental pollutants to wild temperature imbalances and beyond, the skin absorbs all sorts of toxins and without proper protection, weakens in these conditions. In my case, it was prolonged sun exposure without proper recovery. At the start of this summer, I made my usual skin product swaps which included a major upgrade in sunscreen, a lighter moisturizer and a refreshing face wash. However, with the harsh heat and stronger sun rays, my skin was starting to take a beating and I was just too busy to care. 

A huge mistake I immensely regretted. My skin had accumulated a disgusting layer of dead skin that pushed my already oily skin into overdrive. It resulted in a super oily mess that barely held on to any foundation (even with a strong primer) or cosmetics. I realized my out-the-door, skimped skincare routine was not enough for all the sunscreen and makeup I was layering on my skin. It was only when the texture of my skin visibly started to look battered and blotchy that I started to take notice. Thankfully, these simple skin rules and superstar products reversed all that damage,  repaired and restored my skin to its normal, smooth and radiant texture. 

EXFOLIATE

I can’t stress enough the importance of a good exfoliation. Not only does it rid the skin of dry, dead build up but really cleans the skin and gives it a proper, gentle buffing. Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub has been a favorite of mine as it’s mild enough for daily use and really gives skin a deep clean.

MASK

Detox, detox, detox! So many factors contribute to congested skin and nothing properly remedies that than an effective detox mask. So many toxins were hanging out in my skin causing enlarged pores and rough, dull and oily texture. Thankfully Caudalie Instant Detox Mask really pulled away the dirt and left my skin feeling refreshed radiant and with visibly tightened pores.

Be sure to use a warm damp muslin cloth (love Eve Lom muslin cloths, large and lasting!) to remove the mask as it’ll allow you to effectively remove access dirt/oils and exfoliate simultaneously.

HYDRATE (facial oil) 

An individual who has oily complexion might think it’s absurd to apply oil to your skin but I assure you, facial oils are easily one of the greatest skincare products. Thinner than an actual moisturizer and more moisturizing (as I see on my skin), facial oils evenly sink into skin and heal troubles in a soothing manner. Caudalie Overnight Detox Oil not only repaired my overworked, damaged skin but made it smoother and brighter with extended use. Best of all, its amazingly relaxing scent makes me feel like I just left a luxurious spa treatment. 

Hopefully my skin care mistakes will remind you to make time for your skin. It is important to spend that extra 30 minutes or so every weekend to revive your skin and pay attention to its unique needs. A little time will lead to a more youthful and radiant appearance down the line. 


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The perk of working in beauty is getting the chance to test out a multitude of products.  From cosmetics to skincare and everything in between, my poor skin is sometimes but through the wringer. My skin tends to be on the sensitive side and when I find a product that cooperates with it, it’s a certified winner! To keep my skin in tiptop shape, I’ve tried a plethora of brands and products with weak results and have finally found the answer to beautiful, revived, healthy skin—GOLDFADEN MD.

Doctor’s Scrub

Being a scrub junkie, I couldn’t wait to get my hands around a jar of GF’s Doctor’s Scrub! My first spin with this exfoliator was all it took to get hooked. Made with perfectly round ruby crystals and a pleasant, refreshing scent, my skin truly felt cleaner and super soft with this scrub. After using it now for a full month, my skin looks brighter, more even and clear! Pesky scarring left from old blemishes has also lightened.  While most scrubs strip the skin of moisture and leaves it feeling tight and dry, Doctor’s Scrub keeps skin hydrated and glowing all while getting rid of dead, dry skin – a problem I suffer with lots in the colder months. It really is a dream in a jar.

Vital Boost

The folks at GF really got this one right. I’ve looked high and low for a daily moisturizer that doesn’t leave my face greasy and really hydrates my skin. Vital boost sinks in and primes my skin perfectly for a flawless foundation application. Like the scrub, this has also worked in the process of evening out my skin tone and rejuvenated the overall appearance and texture of it.  This moisturizer is like silk on skin and keeps my makeup from sliding off my face midday. In LOVE with this!

Bright Eyes

We all could benefit from a little more sleep in our lives, but who has the time? From work to school and every daily activity in between, our skin begins to really suffer, especially the delicate skin under our eyes. After taking off the brightening concealer hiding my dark under eye circles, it really became evident that I needed to give my under eyes a little TLC. It was no surprise that I turned to Bright Eyes. And boy did it do exactly what it says! It lightened up my Herman Munster dark circles and reduced my puffiness.

I am truly obsessed with the quality of this skincare line and how well it responded to my skin. 

I’ve officially have my sister’s hooked to it as well!

Give GOLDFADEN MD a go and tell me how you like it! 

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