To All the Skin Care Products I’ve Loved Before
Love Letter to Skin Care
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Love Letter to Skin Care 〰️
To All the Cleansers I’ve Loved Before
Oil Cleanser
Neogen Dermalogy Calming Cica Tree Micellar Cleansing Oil
These are solid cleansing oil products. I’m always impressed with how moisturized my skin feels after using The Face Shop oil. IMO, they’re great for dry-oily skin types, but not for those who are acne prone. These products won’t cause any breakouts; they just don’t have any ingredients to help target acne skin concerns.
I like to use the Hanskin cleansing oil and balm [PHA] since I’m still a bit acne prone and have sensitive skin. PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acids) are chemical exfoliants and second generation AHAs. Since PHAs have a larger molecular structure than AHAs and BHAs, they do not penetrate into deeper layers. Thus, PHAs help exfoliate dead skin cells on the surface level without being too irritating to the skin. PHAs also combat glycation, which is when digested sugar attaches to collagen and weakens collagen and elastic levels. Common PHAs: gluconolactone, galactose, and lactobionic acid.
Water Cleanser
Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
Loved using Dr Oracle and Cosrx when I experienced acne breakouts on the regular.
To All the Exfoliants I’ve Loved Before
To All the Toners I’ve Loved Before
Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner - great for acne prone skin
Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - caution: strong stuff. Start out using 1x/week and see how skin tolerates it.
Son & Park Beauty Water - cult favorite
To All the Essences I’ve Loved Before
Plant Base Pore N Tightening Essence
Seems to be discontinued, which is sad because I swear it helped minimize pores!
To All the Serums I’ve Loved Before
Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum
You know it’s good when hubby asks you, what’s that stuff in the blue bottle we used on our trip? It made my skin feel really soft.
Osmosis Skincare MD Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum
This stuff be pricey and smells funasty. Not for the faint of heart. However, I do love this product and feel like there’s a time and place for when it might be suitable in your skin care routine.
To All the Moisturizers I’ve Loved Before
Etude House Soon Jung 10 Free Moist Emulsion - lightweight
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream - heavy
I’ve been using this cream since high school because it was recommended by my dermatologist when I had cystic acne. It’s noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic. Although I no longer use it for my face, I still use this cream all year round for my body.
To All the Sunscreens I’ve Loved Before
Neogen Day-Light Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+/PA+++ - discontinued, link to new formula
You want to select sunscreens that are at least PA+++, which translates to high UVA protection.
To All Related Skin Care Routine Products I’ve Loved Before
Heaven sent. Love using these pimple patches for any type of acne, especially white heads or pus filled acne. It draws the gunk out and helps skin heal faster.
In my experience, great for controlling large, red acne bumps and mosquito bites.
Mamonde Lip Sleeping Mask in Plum Blossom
Discontinued in U.S. Anyone going to Korea soon?
