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My monthly friend is here and she brought a head cold with her. Needless to say, I do not feel cute at all... I decided to post today about my skin instead.

My dear friend Olive (or as I affectionately call her, O-Dog) always compliments my skin. It's a huge ego boost. Unfortunately, I can't take all the credit - I'm terrible about skin care! I really think it's 1 part skin care and 2 parts genetics. On the off-chance I'm wrong (and I rarely am), I thought I'd share my "routine" and if anyone wants to borrow and use it - more power to you!

So, yeah, like I said I don't take care of my skin. Most days I don't even bother to take off my makeup. There are a few things I do without fail though and they work pretty well:

1. DRINK WATER!!! However much you're currently drinking - double or triple it. I drink anywhere from a half gallon to a gallon a day. It helps flush toxins out of your system and less toxins = less crap to clog your pores.

2. BABY WIPES - Two/Three times a week after I get out of the shower, I use a baby wipe to get the rest of my make up off. I use generic brand wipes with no perfumes or dyes so it won't irritate my skin.







3. FACE MASK - I found this stuff a few years ago at Walgreen's to help prevent my sunburn from peeling. Also works great to refresh and tighten pores! Alba Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask, Walgreens, about $20. It lasts a long time so don't feel bad about spending so much :)

4. TONER - After rinsing off the mask, I use Clean & Clear Deep Cleaning Astringent to make sure I get whatever's left on my skin (Also Walgreen's, about $5). I use the Sensitive Skin formula



5. LOTION - Use it everyday, without fail and make sure there is at least an SPF15 (I use SPF30). I like Eucerin Sensitive Skin Everyday Protection. It's not greasy and doesn't make me breakout

And that's pretty much it - easy peasy, lemon-squeezy. I don't know that it'll work for everyone but if you're in a rut, try it out and let me know how it works for you :)