Skin care routine

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Do you switch up your skin care routine frequently? I tend to stick to my tried and true favorites but find that new products often end up in the routine and stay for several months. This is what I'm currently doing:

I wake myself up in the mornings with Origins GinZing scrub cleanser. The citrus-y scent perks me up (and the caffeine helps too!), and I like using a gel that exfoliates for the mornings. Afterwards I apply a little bit of Origins Plantscription anti-aging serum. It's never too early to start fighting those wrinkles that are bound to appear at some point! I finish the morning with Origins GinZing moisturizer. Again, I love the GinZing line, and this moisturizer offers good coverage without feeling greasy.

I shower in the evening to save time in the morning (sleep is too precious to me!), and I use Origins A Perfect World cleanser after shampooing and conditioning my hair. My skin has been insanely dry this pregnancy, so before bed I apply a little Origins Drink Up Intensive overnight mask to replenish my skin and keep it from being so flaky.

Disclosure: Origins has no idea who I am, and I was not asked to write this or compensated in any way. I just love Origins products!

Stress Relieving Tip

Here's a secret:  when my neck is tight with tension or stress, I massage in this Peace of Mind and it's instantly soothing.  It has a peppermint-y smell, which is relaxing, and it even tingles a little when first rubbed in.  It's small enough that I can carry it in my purse when we travel, and I usually keep it on my nightstand to use at night before bed.

P.S.  50 stress busters 

Products I Love: Origins

One of my favorite brands of skincare is Origins.  My sister-in-law used to work at Origins and got me hooked!  I love that their products are natural and without all of those things you're supposed to avoid in beauty products*.  I also like that you don't have to use very much of any product each time, so they last a while!  I haven't tried Origins makeup, and I certainly haven't tried all of their skincare products, but these are my absolute favorites that I use all the time:     

A Perfect World Cleanser

I use this face wash every day.  It's best for

 combination/dry skin and has age-fighting protection.

A Perfect World Serum

I put this serum on before my moisturizer.  

The silver tip white tea protects against visible oxidation, 

deterioration, and dehydration of your skin.

Starting Over Age-Erasing Moisturizer

After I cleanse and apply serum, I use this moisturizer.

It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but

I mostly like that it helps improve my skin texture and tone.

GinZing Eye Cream

This eye cream is amazing!  I use it in the mornings

to help reduce puffiness and darkness under my eyes.

It contains caffeine (among other things) to help

wake up and refresh tired eyes.

Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask

This is my favorite mask.  You should use it

about once a week rid your skin of toxins, dirt, and debris.

High-Potency Night-A-Mins

After I cleanse my face at night, I put this on instead

of my other moisturizer.  It smells amazing and works

through the night to replenish your skin.  I love how it 

makes my face feel!

Modern Friction

This is a great dermabrasion to use

a few times a week.  It's gentle enough

for my sensitive skin, and it leaves my 

face feeling so soft!

Do you use Origins products?  What are some of your favorite skincare lines?

P.S.  Right now Origins.com is offering free shipping!

*Origins products are made with natural and certified organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils.  Origins products are also formulated without parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, parrafin, DEA, and animal ingredients.