A FRESH UPDATE
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A friend relayed this message to me last week…
After looking through the products she was using I noticed that every single product had either an active ingredient or exfoliant in it.
It wasn’t excessive dryness she was dealing with. She had unknowingly damaged her skin barrier to the point it couldn’t retain moisture.
Sis was spending $$$$ on skincare and it was ripping her skin off.
I don’t care how high end a product is or how many influencers recommend it, repeat after me... my face is not a fucking chemistry lab!
While many ingredients are amazing and do amazing things, there are a few common ingredients you do not want to use together…
Glycolic Acid (chemically exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells)
AHA/BHA (chemically exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells)
Niacinamide (enhances your skin's lipid layer, can cause skin sensitivity, should not be used with other exfoliating ingredients or vitamin c)
Vitamin C (antioxidant that helps fight free radicals, may reduce dark spots, can cause dryness, flaking, and peeling of skin)
Lactic Acid (chemically exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells)
Retinol (increases skin cell production, cellular turnover, exfoliates the skin)
These actives in and of themselves are not bad, they can do good work.. but you’re seeing the theme here, yes?
This is a classic case of more is not more.
Here’s a good rule of thumb..
If you have dry or sensitive skin, don’t exfoliate more than 1-2x a week.
If you have normal skin, you can bump it up to 3x a week.
More than that, you’ll be playing a game of “will I wake up with skin tomorrow”, and no one likes that game.
As always, make sure SKINxErin is the last step in your am/pm routine.
Hydrating Beauty Oil floods your skin with non-greasy hydration and regulates oil production while Perfecting Night Oil reduces inflammation, seals in hydration and repairs the skin barrier.
x,
Erin💋
Behold...
Everything from laughing to crying, to sleeping, to going outside can contribute to fine lines.
Fine lines are inevitable, they really are. All we can do is slow their development way down, and there’s actually a lot we can do for that!
I’m going to dive deeper into that over the next few weeks, but for now, here’s how just adding a couple drops of Perfecting Night Oil into your skincare routine can:
✅Reduce the appearance of the fine lines you already have
✅Help you slow the development of more.
It increases elasticity. A 2015 study found that after just 60 days of everyday application, argan oil improved the skin’s appearance of elasticity and firmness. “The application of argan oil led to a significant increase of gross-elasticity of the skin”.
It is a powerful antioxidant that fights against free-radicals. High levels of vitamin E help combat free radicals, protect the skin from environmental damage, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
It contains high levels of fatty acids such as linoleic acid and oleic acid, that help keep the skin moisturized and soft. Well-hydrated skin is less prone to developing wrinkles and fine lines.
It keeps the skin hydrated and plump, which can make fine lines appear less noticeable.
Regular use leads to smoother skin, as it helps to improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin.
No BS—Perfecting Night Oil delivers. Get yours now and wake up to smoother, firmer, glowier skin.
When it comes to skincare, we’ve been conditioned to believe that oil is the enemy—leading to breakouts, clogged pores, and unwanted shine. (My aunt even went so far as to put rubbing alcohol on her face to cut the oil. 😬)
However, the truth is quite the opposite. Oil-based skincare products can be game-changers, providing deep nourishment, hydration, and a natural glow that water-based alternatives often can’t match.
Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, incorporating the right oils into your routine can enhance your skin’s health and appearance.
I’m telling you, oil-based products (like SKINxErin) are a MUST in your daily skincare regimen.
Here are 5 reasons to add an oil into your skincare routine...
Facial oils offer significantly more results compared to face creams because they penetrate the skin more effectively and deliver more concentrated benefits due to their lack of water content.
Facial oils are masters at retaining moisture (and preventing it from evaporating from the skin’s surface). As we age, lipid renewal slows, and UV rays and pollution damage the skin. Because face oils are composed of fatty acids, they easily penetrate the lipid layer, locking in moisture and providing anti-inflammatory effects.
Facial oils deliver essential nutrients. Unlike traditional moisturizers, oils are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids that truly nourish the skin. They are especially effective at delivering fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K which help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, firm the skin, promote collagen production, and overall skin renewal.
Facial oils strengthen and protect the skin barrier. They keep hydration in and provide a kind of “protective shield”.
One of the instant benefits of face oils is their ability to enhance skin’s natural glow. Facial oils fill the gaps between skin cells, creating a smooth surface and giving the skin a radiant glow.
Now that you’re up to speed on benefits of oil-based skincare, the next step is making it part of your routine. That’s where we come in…
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