Self-love through skincare

A lot of people are wondering how I've gotten "blooming" recently, whenever they see my photos online or in person. Some usually assume that it's because I'm romantically in love, but it's totally not the case. Even if I keep on repeating this, one major factor really is my healthier lifestyle. I am always hydrated and do my best to consume vegetables or fruits daily, which, I believe, have helped a lot in maintaining my overall wellness.

My work schedule is considered a graveyard shift, so it is often expected that I'd look more tired and will have dry skin and pimple breakouts. However, a positive mindset and a four-step skin care routine have transformed me to be on the contrary. Thanks to the tips shared by my friend Chamen, I'm feeling more confident with my natural glow.

I've felt that my skin has become healthier when I lessened the amount of make-up products I put on my face. I've been skipping liquid foundations or any type of base powder and only use a Maybelline lipstick and eyebrow pencil, as well as an Ever Bilena lip and cheek tint for my go-to look.

These steps are what I exactly do every day. They may work for you, or not, so please make sure to keenly observe the effects on your skin in case you'll try them.

Step 1: During the morning or upon waking up, wash your face with warm water and Myra E Fresh Glow facial wash. At night or before sleeping, use cold water (or rub ice cubes to your face before cleansing) instead.

Step 2. Dry your face with a clean towel. Apply Nivea Acne Clear MicellAIR Water onto a cotton pad and gently wipe on your face. For this one, you can choose the type of micellar cleansing water depending on your skin type.

Step 3. Put one to two drops of Sooper Beaute Baby Skin Snail Serum + Tomato Extract on your face and neck. Sooper Beaute is a Filipino brand that sells products made predominantly from natural ingredients. You can check what they offer on their website at https://sooperbeaute.com/?referralCode=Os114Yo&refSource=email or their official online stores in Lazada and Shopee. They have it in a 15ml bottle if you want to try first its compatibility with your skin.

Step 4. Finally, cap it off by using a Myra E Fresh Glow Whitening facial moisturizer. Make sure to let the serum be absorbed by your skin first, before applying the moisturizer. In my case, I usually allot 1-2 minutes interval before application.

Here's the breakdown of their common market prices (take note that they're good to last for at least a month or so, depending on your usage): Myra E Fresh Glow facial wash (50ml) - P75; Nivea Acne Clear MicellAIR Water (125ml) - P99; Sooper Beaute Baby Skin Snail Serum + Tomato Extract (15ml) - P159.20; and Myra E Fresh Glow Whitening Facial Moisturizer (40ml) - P109.

For an estimated total price of P445 (plus the shipping fee of course if you'll purchase them online), a smooth and glowing skin can be within your reach.

Above all, self-improvement in whatever aspect shouldn't be done out of people's judgments of you. I hope you're doing or will be doing it out of loving and caring for yourself, because that's the only way to feel truly glowing from the inside and out.

Writer's note: The photos I've attached here are some of my 'no filter, no make-up' selfies, which only bear my smile and confidence all throughout.

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