SKIN CARE ROUTINE 2019 FT. DECIEM
THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY
Hey y'all, I'm back again with a skin care post . I know, I know its been a minute since I wrote anything on here. laziness and complacency is trying to get the best part of me but I am stronger than that...hahahaha! ok lets get straight into this post, shall we?
My skin has been terrible since the beginning of this year, I never had terrible skin( acne and hyperpigmentation) until now. I have been trying to find the root of this problem and also the cure to it. Trust me when I tell you I have tried tons of skin care products, some which were okay and others just mehhh! until I came across DECIEM- the abnormal skin care company like three weeks ago, yes just three weeks ago. The abnormal skincare company as the name denotes is a brand that actually sells the main chemicals used in the making of skin care products in their raw state, how interesting right? I was excited to give this brand a try and in just three weeks I can confidently say I am hooked!!!
As someone who took chemistry throughout her years of education, Deciem became a tad bit interesting at a glance unlike any other skincare store I have come accross. The selection of skincare products seemed to have very interesting chemistry terms. The store greeted me with a lab-like atmosphere inclusive of much more excitement than beakers and microscopes. This company, had more than 50 products in 15 different markets and sections and the best part of it, is their prices which definitely met my demand! I picked up three products from the store to specifically target my hyperpigmentation and dark spots as those were my main concerns than the sudden acne breakout I had.
The ordinary| AHA 30%+BHA 2% :This is more of an at-home chemical peel than a product. It is also an exfoliant which helps eradicate dead and dull skin to painlessly give you a new layer of skin. I use this once or twice weekly as it is not advisable to use it daily due to its strong acidic effects. Aside from the little tingling sensation I get from using this product I absolutely love it and it shouldn't be left on the face for more than 10 minutes.
The ordinary|100% Plant derived Hemi squalene: Don't panic by the fancy name, this is just dry oil. It helps add moisture to dry skin and can be used daily during your skincare routine without the greasy oily feel, hence a very good product for dry skin. On the other hand I cannot vouch much for this product as I barely use it even though it was recommended to me. Being that I have very oily skin I decided to omit that from my skin care regimen and will be exchanging it for something else soon.
The ordinary| Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%: Save the best for last, they say.... well here you have it. This product I will say so far is my holy grail from Deciem. This is a mild form of acid that helps targets hyperpigmentation and dark spots. I have definitely seen a difference with regards to my hyperpigmentation from religious use of this product. I read so many reviews on this product and thought I would give it a try and it sure didn't fail me. It is a light weight creamy formula which seeps straight into the skin after application. I use it twice daily. I always follow up with a sunscreen in the A.M. after using this product as the sun can be very damaging and will reverse all of your hard work if sunscreen isn't used.
To log off this post, I would urge you to try this brand as they have a wide range of products for every skin type. Also please note that as we all have different needs, what might work for me will not work for you so do your research before purchasing any of these items.
Thank you for reading and
As always your comments are always welcome and appreciated
lots of love
xoxo, Naa Lareteley
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