The “Ugly” Skincare Products Your Routine Needs
With the staggering amount of skincare companies and products that are new to the market this year, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when searching for a regimen that will be right for your skin. For many of us, it comes down to price, and I’ll admit it… packaging. We’ve all heard the phrase “sex sells” and for skincare junkies like me, sleek packaging and seductive colors are all it takes for me to NEED that serum I’ve been eyeing from across the the aisle. But, it’s important that we don’t let sex appeal keep of from what really matters in our skincare. The ingredients of a happy relationship are, just that, good ingredients. Below, I’ve listed some of my absolute favorite skincare products that make up for what they lack in glamour, with their results!
Cerave Healing Ointment - $10.99
I know, I know… Ointment? Really? YES, really. Despite the… unappealing name, and lackluster packaging, Cerave Healing Ointment can seriously step up your skincare game!
Cerave Healing Ointment is what is known to us skin care junkies as an occlusive moisturizer. Occlusive products (like that facial oil you keep thinking will hydrate your skin) create a physical barrier to prevent water loss and protect your skin from irritation. If, in the winter months, you’re waking up still feeling dry despite using your favorite serum, moisturizer combination at night, try adding a dab of Cerave Healing Ointment as the last step in your routine. This will combat moisture loss and seal in the benefits of your fav products.
*Note: Good ol’ Vaseline works too!
Triple Antibiotic Ointment - $6.99
Yep, another ointment!!! It has always seemed odd to me that we don’t treat the boo-boos on our face the same way we treat boo-boos on our body. If you’re like me, and just can’t seem to keep from picking at pesky zits, then it’s high time you invested in some Neosporin or the likes. Think of the zit you just squeezed into a bloody mess like any other cut or scrape. You want it to heal nicely, without scarring, and you want to avoid infection. The same logic applies to your face! So if you’re going to pick, at least follow up with a triple antibiotic ointment to keep the area moisturized (easier to cover with makeup than a dry scab), and to keep it from filling back up with bacteria that will likely leave you with another white-head. Gross, I know, but for real, this one’s a life saver.