My skincare routine.

Updated: October 2021

One my favourite things to do is my skincare routine. No matter what mood I’m in I always enjoy the ritual of cleansing, hydrating, masking, depuffing. The last time I went to bed without washing my face with make up still on was sometime in university, many years ago.

It goes without saying that our skin doesn’t stay the same throughout the entire year - it evolves with the environment, the nutrients it’s being fed through the food we eat, our stress and sleep, and the products we use to care for it. I’m extremely fortunate to have stable skin, in which I’ve never experienced drastic changes causing the topography or colour to transform - I’m going to thank my Japanese-side’s genes for that. However just because I only experience a couple spots a year, and consistent but small dry patches here and there, doesn’t mean that I can or should neglect my skincare.

While each of us have different approaches to our skincare, I do mine to keep it well hydrated, fed and protected to ensure it’s at its best for as long as possible. I’m not looking to shrink my pores so that they no longer exist or create glass skin; the products I use help me keep my skin balanced, smooth but with natural texture, and even in colour where possible. Like our indoor plants, nice things need taking care of and if you don’t put in the effort or time then it starts to show.

I am by no means a skincare expert but I’m proud to have skin that receives compliments, so I wanted to share what I’m using in my current skincare routine in case you’re looking for a starting point. And like I’ve mentioned, beauty products aren’t magical potions so you need to make sure you’re also taking care of yourself on the inside for it to reflect on the outside. Have a good night sleep, drink some water, and try to not touch your face with icky hands.

My skin type: The dryer side of normal-dry but prone to sweating.