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Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:29 am  |
Depends what your current routine, needs and tastes are; it may be worth considering that one product or ingredient is often used to offset the negative effects of another. Silicones mean sulphate surfactants are necessary, foaming washes mean you need more moisturiser, sulphate surfactants can increase sebum production and/ or irritate certain skin conditions so you have to use make up primer or a medicated cream.
Hair can be washed in a light conditioner - AKA CO wash - providing your styling products are not silicone heavy. Garnier Fructis Repair & Shine conditioner (Triple Nutrition in the US) works as a wash off conditioner, curl cream, leave in conditioner and some girls even CO wash with it.
I have used a gentle sulphate-free shampoo base as shower gel and face wash, even tho I have sensitive skin. These are usually formulated to allow a modest amount of oil to be added if desired.
A muslin cloth takes up little space and can eliminate the need for a separate exfoliator and make up remover wipes.
Some find the Oil Cleansing Method so hydrating they skip moisturiser entirely. As most cleansing creams are largely water, you should find you need to carry less product with OCM and won't need a separate make up remover. If you prefer a commercial products there are plenty of cleansing oil blends.
Most commercial moisturisers are high in water, if you can work out the key components just carry those. Olive squalane is very similar to one component of sebum, it sinks in with no residue. I mix with rosehip oil which also absorbs well and has anti-ageing properties. These emulsify beautifully in the hand with the hyaluronic acid based serum I use.
I don't use eye or neck cream; my moisturisers are gentle enough to use all over the face, neck and decolletage.
Weleda baby calendula lotion can be used as a cleanser, face moisturiser and body lotion. It's based on sweet almond oil so a little goes a long way. Ditto a traditional cold cream. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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