My Skincare Routine

Two years ago I had very bad acne but now it has clear up. Many of my friends asked me what had I done differently. So here's me answering some questions . Perhaps I can post pictures when I'm a little bit more comfortable with the Internet.

1) What was the biggest change ? 

I started exercising and that caused me to sweat a lot ! I don't mean full on swearing for hours , I mean by walking a mile or so a day and sweat a little . 

2) Did you take any medications or apply any? 

No, I squeezed a lemon and mix it with a full cup of water, but after four months of improvement I calm that down a little. I would drink my water with lemon slices instead of a full lemon. I believe this works because lemon works as a detoxifier and cleared my face 

3) Why did you not take a whole lemon after just four months? 

Lemon is extremely acidic which can hurt your body (I believe) there's enough stomach acid in a body. I want my body to produce and balance the hormones to clear my face itself rather than using things. 

4) What about skincare ? 

I am very into skincare. I guess this is the Asian side of me that believes skincare works. 

5) What do you use? 

Facewash : Dermologica Ultracalming Cleanser

Scrubs : Origins Modern Friction and  Skinfood Brown Sugar Mask

Toner/Skin Softener : Dermalogica Ultracalming Toner

Emulsion : Laneige Bright Renew Emulsion 

Moisturizer: this differs by season 

(Summer) : Dermalogica Active Moist 

(Winter) : Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance or Laneige Brighten Renew Original Cream 

Serum : this depends on what I am targeting 

Now I am using Clinique Pore Refining Serum and Laneige Brighten Renew Serum

6) Do you use any facial sheet masks ? 

Yes , the black pearl mask from my beauty diary collection 

7) Do the sheet masks work ? 

It is interesting because it makes me feel good but I don't actually believe it works. It almost gives me time to sit and relax having this nice thing on my face. So to answer the question, I'm not sure. But it allows me to relax so I like that, therefore I use it. 

8) Have you heard of overnight masks ? 

Yes , I call it the lazy way to skincare. I actually invest in a lot of these because I don't have that much time for sheet masks. 

9) What kind do you use? 

-Origins Drink Up Intensive 

-Laneige Overnight Water Sleeping Pack

-Kiehl's Ultra Hydrating Overnight Masque 

10) Why so many masks? 

My skin gets extremely dry in the winter , therefore I need heavy hydration during those time. I don't use it as much in the summer . Instead I try to tackle my blackheads in the summer because i use charcoal clay mask for that and it is very drying . 

11) what's a charcoal clay mask? 

So origins makes this charcoal mask to help remove blackheads or clear pores. It is quite drying to the face but it works well. So I tend to use their Drink Up intensive mask right after to keep hydration . I have actually made it myself as well, all you need is 1 tsp of activated charcoal and 1 tsp bentonite clay , mix with a few teaspoon of water until you get your desired texture . 

12) Where did you learn about skincare ? 

Ever since young my mother taught me about it and growing up in a culture that relies heavily on it. I believe in the Korean 10-step routine but I don't have the finances for all 10. I actually make my own soaps as well for my body and through that I learned quite a lot about the ingredients that go into soapmaking which I use charcoal and clays heavily . 

Disclaimer: These are my real opinion and there were no company sponsorship to advertise any of their products.