Saturday Self Care: Skincare + Pedicure Tip

It’s Self-Care Saturday, and I honestly don’t have any certain skincare routine.
Usually, for my morning and evening routine, I just grab whatever face wash I feel like using and maybe I will follow it with a moisturizer if I remember. Self care can just be putting your favorite scented lotion, facial mask, face wash, moisturizer, or even just a lip balm. Any morning routine using a product you love is a good way to start the day or prep for makeup application. And also to wind down at the end of your day.

When I use a skin care product, these are the ones I like to reach for.

Favorite Face wash

AMBI Even and Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash

A tube of Ambi gentle cleansing face wash on a bathroom counter.

I remember seeing an ad for this in 2009 and being sold right away. I bought it then and it helped with my hyperpigmentation and evened out my skin tone well. I’ve purchased it consistently ever since. It was taken off the market for a while. Or at least I figure it was because I couldn’t find it anywhere. Then one day I came across it and I bought it. It is a bit different than it used to be. For one the consistency is a lot thinner and more watery which I do not like. It is a bit too runny for me. But it is still a good and gentle cleanser for daily use.

Aveeno Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser

A tube of Aveeno Clear Complexion cream cleanser on a bathroom counter.

This Aveeno cleanser is another good one that evens out my skin tone and clears breakouts. It only takes a few uses to notice the difference. It’s also a product I’ve purchased consistently over the years. As you can see I should probably get a new one soon. I’ve been having to fold and contort the tube to get the last bit of the product out.

Cold Cream Moisturizer and a Pedicure Hack

Equate Dry Skin Facial Cream (Comparable to Ponds Dry Facial Cream)

Equate beauty facial cream moisturizer next to a small decorative plant.

When I follow up with a moisturizer I like to use the Equate Dry Skin Facial Cream. I have dry skin and this moisturizes very well and doesn’t take a lot of product to moisturize. It’s better to go light with the application and add as you go because it can get really greasy really fast. Some times I use it as an all over moisturizer. When I got the idea to try this out as an all over moisturizer, I put it on my feet and I discovered it is the best foot moisturizer I’ve ever used. My feet looked like I’d just used a foot file. It honestly works better than products I’ve tried that are marketed as pedicure creams. And if you do use a foot file before hand you get even better results once you add the moisturizer to finish off your pedicure.

These are just a few of my favorite ways to care for my skin.

Have your own mini spa day. Put on a face mask, paint your nails, and binge your favorite TV show. Saturday should be about caring for yourself.

Happy Saturday ❤

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