My Skincare Routine

Skincare was not something stressed very much when I was growing up. I didn’t know about toners, face masks, cremes, oils… really anything. But it wasn’t such a big deal, because I didn’t break out that bad.

So when I broke out and had the worst acne of my life at 23, I freaked out!

It started off with little bumps on my face, then it morphed into large, dark pimples, all over my cheeks, chin and forehead. It came at the worse possible timing. I was newly engaged, and preparing for my upcoming wedding. I didn’t want to go to the dermatologist, because I heard their medicine makes your skin get worse, before it gets better.

I tried special (very expensive) facials at the spa, scrubs, every type of acne face wash available (which made it worse) and contemplated getting a treatment done at a medispa but I didn’t have extra money to spend on that.

I was running all over the place looking for a solution, but it seemed like everything made it worse. One day, I went into Sephora with my sister, and I explained my problems to the employee. She looked at me and said, “Honey, nothing in here is gonna help you. You need to fix yourself some Apple Cider vinegar (1/2) and spring water (1/2). Let it sit for 24 hours and use it as toner. Everyday and every night. It will smell but it will clear up your face.”

I was stunned that my fix could be that simple. I ran to whole foods, got Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother (its a special kind) and ran home to put together my skincare potion.

Every day and every night I did exactly as she told me. My face did smell but I went from getting 3-5 new pimples every few days to maybe one around hormonal times of the month! Now I’ve cut back to only using it at night. It is amazing and if I could find that employee again (I’ve looked,) I would give her a huge hug!

Now Apple Cider Vinegar is great as a toner. It kills the bacteria to keep new pimples from forming. However, it does not lighten or heal the scars left behind from acne.

I am very particular about my skin so I wanted to make sure I got only the best products. For that I turned to No.33 Beauty. Their products are all natural and use the very best ingredients. I love their Vitamin C serum. Vitamin C helps lighten and heal scars. I use it every night and its amazing. After one week of use, my scars were visibly lighter.

I also use their Retinol cream and Eye Cream. Both smell like a dream on your face. After using these products, my skin is softer and more vibrant than it ever was before.

I actually get compliments now on my skin!

Here is my Skincare Routine in Order:

Cleanse face with dove, no scent soap.
Spray Apple Cider Vinegar on a cotton pad and wipe all over face. Let it dry.
Use Trophy Skin at home Mini MD Microdermabrasion system (I do this step once a week)
Rinse face.
Apply Vitamin C Serum by tapping the face (do not rub it in). I focus on my cheeks because that’s wear I have the most scarring. Let dry.
Use Retinol Cream on face and neck.
Apply Eye Cream around eyes.
DONE