Thoughts on Skincare

Skin is like a sponge, absorbing the products we lather, spray or rub on daily. Though the cosmetic companies tell us their products are safe, we can't really know that. We can't really know the effect the products we are using today will have on us 10 years from now. Truth is it is hard to release ourselves from the marketing messages behind the conventional products with fancy bottles.

We do have a responsibility to ourselves to care about ourselves, to care about what we are really absorbing through these cosmetic products. I am trying to minimize the toxins i use on my skin and the only thing remaining is to change my make up collection from MAC to a more organic brand. In fact most days, as in the image above i don't wear foundation or powder but only apply some lipstain and mascara.

How do you make the switch?

Keep it Simple

Don't get caught up with many routines and products. Focus on three elements for your face regimen -cleanse, tone, moisturize- and some scrubs and masks weekly or fortnightly. Find 2 or 3 herbal based/ natural shower creams that work for you, for morning, evening and for scrubbing. 

Pay attention to Labels

Make sure natural is really natural! Avoid artificial fragrances and opt for paraben free products.

Do it Yourself

Instead of spending money on so many products why not mix up your own concoctions? Believe me it's so much fun! The initial step of getting ingredients will cost you but because you can use the ingredients to make so much stuff, it is ultimately cheaper.

Beauty comes from Within

Are you eating right? exercising ? Drinking Water!!! Your hair and skin are a reflection of your overall health (in my humble opinion) so if you are eating right, drinking water and exercising it should manifest on the outside.

What changes have i made?

I haven't applied lotion bought from the store on my body for 3 months, I substituted that with extra virgin olive oil & coconut oil. I don't smell of oil but i do have this special glow, my skin is soft and some scars are fading. Fancy shower cream bottles no longer attract me and i am content with my Korean brand green tea based shower cream. 

Whats coming next?
So i know you're going to pause and be like 'What? She has really gone crazy!' but i want to experiment with DIY deodorants. Most deodorants contain aluminium, propylene glycol and phthalates ingredients associated with affecting hormones, cancer etc. I actually have the ingredients ready but need to make time to get it done. 

Y'all got to start really thinking about what you are putting on your face and try stick to the most basic products.

I hope you enjoyed reading this and got some inspiration to make some changes to your skincare routine.

Love, Nyasha Nicole.

P.S. Excuse my unkempt eyebrows, the girl who does my threading has not been feeling well. I am supper excited that i don't have to wear foundation or powder but can just go about with my bare skin with a little extras like lipstain :) :) :)