Now that the nice, warm weather is upon us, it's time to put away our winter skin care and break out with our summer skin care routines. If you are like me then any bit of warmth outside turns your face into an instant oil slick! I'm not into having a long, extensive routine...I work and go to school full time, so I need something that is going to be quick and easy.
Sometimes I feel like my skin gets used to one particular routine or product, so I occasionally like to switch it up and do something different for a couple of days here or there. It really depends on how my skin is feeling. If I am feeling extremely oily I almost ALWAYS reach for my Proactiv system. The system is meant to be used on a consistent basis for the most effective results. Like I said before, I have this weird feeling that my skin gets used to one particular routine which is the reason I tend to switch it up.
For about 75-80% of the time I use the Proactiv system. Through extensive research about the product, I found that using the 5 step system is best because it's meant for oily skin. The system consists of a cleanser, toner, lotion, daily oily control gel/liquid, and an SPF moisturizer. The 3 core products alone will not help...it will actually make your skin even more oily. The 3 alone have a tendency to leave the skin feeling dry (and the 3 step system does not include a moisturizer). Having that dry feeling, your skin kind of freaks out and says, "Must balance the dryness...must produce more oil!!" Your body will naturally try and balance itself out by producing all this excess oil....stuff we are trying to avoid from the start.
The cleanser is amazing! It's packed with all these micro-beads that help exfoliate the skin without being too abrasive. SIDE NOTE: ALWAYS remove your makeup prior to using the cleanser. If you don't and just start cleansing, you will essentially grind your makeup into your skin which is only going to clog your pores and create more problems. After thoroughly rinsing the cleanser, I take about 8-10 drops of the toner on a cotton pad or round (I highly advise against anything other than those 2...tissue, cotton balls, and anything else will just absorb the product and won't evenly distribute it to your face). This just helps to remove any remaining dirt/oil residue on your face. It has witch hazel in it, which is soothing for the skin.
After I apply the toner, I allow a few seconds for my face to dry and apply the daily oil control. I have heard with the new formulation you should apply your refining lotion and then the daily oil control. I have read the refining lotion is meant to "seal" the medication into your pores. If that's the case, how does the daily oil control penetrate your pores if you use the lotion first and seal them?!?!!?!?
Apply the daily oil control in a thin layer to the oily areas. For some it's the T-Zone and others may be just the nose or chin. After doing this I allow a few minutes for it to fully sink into my skin and pores. I usually brush my teeth or do my hair after I apply this. I follow up with a small and even amount of the lotion all over (avoiding the eye area of course).
And last but not least, the moisturizer.
You always want to find a moisturizer with SPF, medicated products tend to make the skin a little more sensitive especially in sunlight. Let's take care of our money makers ladies (and gents) =) This moisturizer of course has an SPF and is non-comedogenic. Which basically means it's proven not to clog your pores. It's nice and light and feels weightless on your skin. Using the system twice daily and consistently will really pay off and give you the results you want if you are looking to combat acne and/or oil.
If any of you have questions regarding the Proactiv system please let me know in the comments section below....and yes I know I said I switch up my skin care routine so I decided to do a second post regarding my other routine! So keep an eye out for that one =)
As always...hope you are having a good day where ever you may be! Thanks for reading and take care.
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