The Skin I'm In

Hi! How are you guys? I just woke up. I did wipe the rheum (sleep mucus or sleep crust) out my eyes. As you see I have oily skin. I've talk about what I put on my face and nails in the form of cosmetics. But I have not talked about how I take care of the skin I put all that stuff on. I don't wear makeup everyday but I take care of my skin daily. Let me wash my face and I'll can get started.

Okay, that is better. I can start the day. I can't stand my face to be so oily feeling. Not so shiny now. Since I was a teenager, people always asked me what I put on my face. Until 7- 8 years ago, I said nothing. Because other than an occasional Stridex pad or Sea Breeze in the summer this is what I used.

Yep, that is bar soap, alcohol, and oil free lotion. On lazy nights, I still use this. It was effective for the most part. Then I realized I was getting older and I now use this.

With the face system is Avon Mark Face Primer. If am leaving the house, I wear that or Mary Kay's Oil Mattifier for little more protection for oil & shine. . I use this amount

all day long on my face and neck. It also tightens the skin some. That is important because Black don't crack but it does sag.

Okay lets talk skin. Moisturizing is important. Being dry or ashy is a No-No in my book. First off, we all need to drink Water.



Dry Skin, Combination Skin, Oily Skin all needs water. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. Also lotion is important. It helps conditions and soften the skin. Skin that flakes, cracks, or itches does not look or feel good. Though oily my body still needs lotion. Lessens the itchy for dirt from all the day to day activity. My basic lotions are mostly oil free except the cocoa butter.

When I cook & bake I burn myself a little. And I have nasty way of falling & scratching my skin. Cocoa Butter softens the scar and helps them to fade. Plus I love the way it and Original Jergens smell. They have dual uses as lotion and perfume sometimes.



No worries, soon that hand will like this one

 Okay I mentioned hands and that brought my mind to the feet. *deep sigh* I think feet are the most neglected body part that can be seen. Have you seen some people's feet? They can disgust you. These are my feet.  I can never seem to take a pic with both in the shot and they look normal. I tried to take a picture of my heel but that was "head over heels" hard. LoL Once a month, after a bath, I take my Ped Egg (a pumice stone will work also)

Open that puppy up

and take the dead skin off the bottom of my foot. Then I apply some foot lotion on

and don on some socks for at least an hour. Smooth feet made in the privacy of your home. Nice looking feet is not just for the pretty of it. It helps your foot wear fit properly. The rubbing on lotion works out the kinks and stretches the muscles that have tightened after activity. Cracked heels will bleed and hurt if skin is not softened. Hey take care your feet. If you are like me if my feet hurt, my whole body hurts. Who actually likes pain? I don't.

So this the last installment of the makeup/beauty series. Hope they helped someone out there. If you are interested in more I have a Pinterest page that contains boards featuring my makeup and nail looks. Check there out Here .

As Always, Talking to You in Adult Terms