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1.11.2012

All About My Skin

For some reason, the South has decided to skip Winter for a few more weeks. 
I'm not kidding - we had to turn on the A/C last night, because it was 76 degrees in our apt. 

The South is also known for its awful humidity, which has a tendency to affect my skin. 
I am one of those people who has REALLY dry skin when it's dry out. 
But then as soon as there is a hint of humidity out there, it's hello oily skin to the max. 

It drives me nuts.
I mean, do I have dry skin? combination skin? oily? 

I've used the Clinique 3-Step line for about 8 years now, and it seems to be the best for my skin. 
For the lucky off days when I am in that in between dry and oily.


Except for oily days - when after one hour at work, there is a big shiny spot on my nose. 
So I got the Philosphy "Never let them see you Shine" line.


Well, that was a waste, because I can guarantee you that the shine is still there, going strong, all over my nose and chin!

And don't get me started on "Hope in a Jar".

 Yes, this cream is great. Sure it helps with the really dry days. 
But have you SMELLED it?! what IS this smell!?
I'm not kidding, I can't take it. 
Every time I put it on, it's all I can focus on.


Which leads me to a possible TMI topic: blackheads. 
Gross - I know. 

I was blessed with a non-acne prone skin. 
I might get a pimple here and there during that sweet time of the month.
Other than that - I'm usually in the clear. 
Except for my nose and chin - and the blackheads.
I HATE them. Seriously HATE them!!!

I've tried everything from the nose/chin strips, scrubs, masks - you name it. 
I'm contemplating trying this baking soda/sugar/water recipe I saw on Pinterest.
But I'm a little hesitant.  Baking soda on my face just doesn't seem all that healthy.

What gets to me is that I don't wear much make-up at all.
I use Bare Minerals, and never go to sleep with makeup on.
So what gives?!

Do you have any skin tricks/suggestions that may help?

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10 comments :

  1. haha I just started using Hope In a Jar and I love it! I've never noticed a smell at all! Strange!

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  2. I'm so horrible about cleaning my face... :/ I just went to the store today and bought some stuff in hopes of getting on a skin routine.

    I tried something similar to what you're talking about on Pinterest... but it was lemon juice & crushed asprin... TOTALLY SUCKED!! AND BURNED! DON'T TRY THAT ONE!!! lol

    xoxo
    Kristen

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  3. I have really dry skin and stick to good old Cetaphil. I love albolene to remove my makeup and it really helps to moisturize my eye area too.

    Do you read A Delighted Momma? She posts weekly skin care tips and I've learned a lot from her. Maybe you could find something there!

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  4. Totally with you on the blackhead comment! Where do those guys come from???!!! I got a Clarisonic Mia for Christmas and waiting to see the results... none there yet (just a really clean feeling).

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  5. @mrsj: really? I've been debating whether to get one or not, but I just don't see how that will go deep into my pores and remove the stubborn ones! I'm thinking a facial might be the only way to go?!

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  6. Neutrogena's spin brush face thing! lol dont know the correct name for it but you can find it wal-mart or drugstores in the skin care section. You put a pad on it each time you wash your face and it spins - wash your face with it and it exfoliates along with deep cleans to get rid of black heads

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  7. ok you aren't the only one who didn't like the smell of hope in a jar. it smelled so gross. which i couldn't understand why it was so popular, seriously the smell turned me off!

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  8. I love the clinique moisturizer....awesome!!

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  9. Definitely try the Clarisonic Mia.. It's a bit of an investment, but I LOOOOVE IT. I've been using it for a month and can tell a huge difference in my face!

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