I know that you can plateau with skin care, just like you can plateau with the same workout. But mixing and matching isn't ideal, either. As a beauty reporter, I'm constantly testing out new products on a daily basis — something I believe was taking its toll on my skin.
Skin care products are my weakness, so it's hard not to test a few different products at a time. It's like a science experiment for my skin! But last month, I decided to forgo testing new skin care products for a few weeks and stuck to one line of skin care. I noticed almost immediately that my skin was clearer, was smoother, and had a glow to it. Sure, the integrity of these particular products is strong, but using a cleanser, toner pads, and moisturizer within that family helped each ingredient to work to the best of its ability.
By avoiding mixing and matching products and sticking to one skin care family, I was able to get my oily skin under control and clarify my forehead and cheeks. I use a regimen from ZO Skin Health by Dr. Zein Obagi. My melasma has reduced, as well as my oil production. I use his range in the morning and evening, swapping products for what I'm trying to target but staying within his product family.
It's been about six weeks since I started Obagi's regimen; I've started testing other skin care items, but I introduce only one into my routine each time. I love the results I've experienced so far. But I'm eager to try out Rodial's Super Acids range next!
The products I use on a daily basis include:
A.M.
Offects Exfoliating Polish helps slough off dead skin.
TE-Pads Acne Pore Treatment keeps oil at bay.
Ossential Daily Power Defense moisturizes my skin throughout the day.
C-Bright 10% Vitamin C Serum helps with my melasma.
Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30 protects my skin as well as blurs any imperfections.
P.M.
Offects Hydrating Cleanser is gentle but gets rid of dirt and residue.
Melamin Skin Bleaching and Correcting Creme works to take away the pigment of my dark spots.
Ommerse Renewal Creme keeps my skin hydrated overnight.
