Fighting Dry Skin

I have used just about every moisturizing lotion available on the market. The one thing I can tell you about all of the available products is that some work, and some are wastes of money.

I have combination dry/oily skin. However during harsh winter months, areas on my face that are usually dry become ultra dry, which means I have to turbo charge my facial care routine. I never knew what to use before, or what I could do to fix the problem.

With a little bit of trial and error, I finally found that you can have oil free, and dry free skin with the daily consecutive use of 2 products. Although 1 of the products are a bit pricey, combined the two become gold for your skin. You will never again have to pick up skin care products, or masses of lotions to relieve yourself of dry skin. This do it yourself fix will keep your skin looking healthy, and glowing all year round. Besides fighting dry skin, you will also be combating oily skin, while keeping your skin wrinkle free.

The first product goes to Estee Lauder.

You will want to first apply to your face a layer of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair.



This special formula is applied to the skin by an eye dropper. You then spread the tonic around your skin and allow it to absorb. It is a high performance anti aging formula that will repair the skin, and keep it wrinkle free now, and later. Consider it a drop from the fountain of youth.

After applying your Advanced Night Repair, you will not apply a nice layer of Cerave Moisturizing Cream. This cream will provide all day moisturization. It feels a little thick and dewy on the skin, and that is why I apply it at night before bed.




Cerave Moisturizing Cream is clinically proven to increase the skins hydration. Not only does Cerave moisturize the skin, but it is what keeps the skin free from oil. The number one misconception in skincare for those with oily skin, is that they have to dry out the skin. Drying the skin will actually cause even more oil to develop. Skin likes hydration, give it hydration and it thank you with beautiful, healthy, skin.

This routine is a simple 2 step process that you will want to do every night before bed. It's easy, and you will see results quickly. No longer will you be plagued with dry patches on your face, nor will you have to worry about shiny, oily spots on your nose or forehead.

In harsher dry winter months you can follow up in the morning with a very, very light application of Cervae Moisturizing Cream in order to add more moisturization to the skin to protect it from dryness.

So there you have it, you can throw out all of the other garbage that promised relief to dry skin. These 2 products are all you are going to need.

The Best Skin Care Routine For Those With Oily and Dry Skin (Combination Skin)

I have skin that is ever changing, in my teen years I suffered primarily from extremely oily skin, mixed with everyday pimples and zits. It was quite disgusting...thankfully though skin care has come a long way these past 10 years, and no matter what type of skin my body feels like delivering, they have something to fix it.

My skin as of lately though has been plagued with something new. My oily skin is still present, yet I get extremely dry patches near the sides of my nose, and on my forehead.

I was at my wits end with the dry skin! The oily skin I could handle by using a mint facial mask, however using a mint facial mask in conjunction with dry patches on my face would only make it worse, and in more severe cases it would make the dry spots larger, and uglier.

Finally though, finally I was given a solution from a relative who works with skincare products. She bought me an entire skin care deal, and told me how to use the products, when to use them.

I imagined the products would be annoying, and that I would not have the time to put into the routine which I needed to follow daily. However after seeing the most superb glowing skin after just one day of following her advice, I had to share with you the absolute best routine your money can buy.

I have tried all sorts of products, and believe me, even though the products I am about to mention now are a bit pricey, they will work flawlessly for your combination dry/oily skin. I can tell you even though they are pricey, they will save you likely hundreds of dollars a year on wasted money on products that have promises, yet do not deliver.

Another thing most people seem to think is that buying one expensive facial care product will solve all their issues. I know I used to think that way! However little to my knowledge, I learned that your skin needs different products, at different times of the day. One product may do some wonders, but when used in conjunction with other products, the results are faster, and noticeable after just one treatment!

The first thing you are going to need to begin your journey to gorgeous flawless skin is:

Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher.

You will apply this first in the morning after fully cleansing your face. ANY cleanser will do. My personal favorites though are Olay Warming Cleansers which will have a warm feeling when rinsing your face. It opens the pores allowing the Estee Lauder Idealist to work really deep down into the skins tissue. You can though use any cleanser you like. Olay is just one of my personal favorites.

After cleansing you will apply a fair amount of the Estee Lauder Idealist Refinisher to your dry face. Rub it around and let it dry. It dries rather quickly.

After applying the Idealist solution you now want to apply a nice even layer of Estée Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF15 for Oily Skin.

This stuff is simply divine. It has a nice cucumber melon scent to it, and absorbs quickly into the skin. What is so great about it though is that it does not leave your skin feeling dry. It combats oil, yet will not dry out areas that are already slightly parched.

This right here is all you will need to start your day.

You can apply makeup, cover-up, whatever it is you want to your face afterward.

You will notice that all day long your skin will remain shine free. Your dry areas will be fully moisturized, and you will simply be in love with your face! Yes, in love!

What is so wonderful about DayWear Plus Lotion is that it will also protect against future wrinkles, it is oil free, and it will hydrate the skin.

When you are ready for bed, before hoping in and falling asleep, go and cleanse your face again. Any cleanser will do.

Before heading off to dreamland, you will have to apply just two more products to your face for the ultimate daily skin care routine.

The first product being Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Recovery Boosting Treatment.

This is an odd little character. It is very expensive, and comes with an eye dropper applicator. You simply squeeze the eye drop rubber, which will fill it with the serum. You then apply the serum to your face, and massage it in. One eye drop fill is enough to cover your entire face. You don't have to use a lot because it spreads easily.

You are probably wondering what this $85.00 serum does though huh?

This one will visibly repair the appearance of past damaged skin, while at the same time it will be protecting your skin's future. It is considered natures moisture magnet. It locks in moisture which will creature naturally beautiful skin. Like a mini bottle of fountain of youth, this stuff is great!

It will also neutralize up to 90% of environmentally generated free radicals, before they are able to cause skin to look prematurely aged.

You are not quite done yet though darling. You will want to slap on one last thing before catching some zzz's.

CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion was made by dermatologists, and is the last final face topper for your skin care routine. Although it may not look fancy, and it does not have a fancy price attached to it either it is by far one of the best moisturizers you can use on your skin. It will restore and maintain your skins natural protective function.

CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion can be found in smaller squeeze bottles, or in larger tubs. I bought the largest tub for tons of use. It does leave skin feeling a little slick and sticky, however using it at night will protect the skin, and will not cause break outs! This is one thing I feared about using CeraVe. It has a sticky texture that gets left behind. As you sleep though it will absorb into skin. In the morning you will awaken with beautifully healthy looking skin, free of oil, free of dry spots, and free of break outs.

These are the exact products I use, and I have in 3 days since beginning the routine, seen such a gigantic difference that I had to tell others about it.

Follow the routine daily.