Skincare Routine

Since my last skincare routine update in 2010, I have experimented with many different products until finally with trial and error I have found a routine that works for me. Just so you know, I have normal skin with a slightly oily t-zone.

En son 2010'da yazdigim cilt bakimi rutini postumdan beri bir cok urun denedim ve sonunda deneme yanilma yontemiyle cildiminde cok sevdigi bir rutin yakalayabildim. Haberiniz olsun, benim cildim T-bolgesinde hafif yaglanma disinda normal.

At the end of the day, the very first thing I do is take off my eye makeup. Eye makeup, especially mascara can be the hardest thing to completely remove from face so I take care of that first. I use the amazing Sonia Kashuk eye makeup remover. It removes every last bit of eyeliner, eyeshadow and mascara. The solution is very gentle yet effective. There is absolutely no need to tug on skin to get makeup off with this product, oh did I mention no oily residue?

Gun sonunda ilk yaptigim sey goz makyajimi cikarmak. Ozellikle maskara yuzden tamamen cikarilmasi en zor olan sey oldugu icin once onu aradan cikariyorum. Bu is icin Sonia Kashuk goz makyaj cikarticisi favorim. Bu sahane urunun, far, eyeliner ve maskarayi en kucuk zerresine kadar sokup cikarmakta gercekten ustune yok. Solusyon hem nazikce hemde etkili bir sekilde goz makyajini cikarmakta oldukca basarili. Bu arada temizlikten sonra geride yagli bir tortu birakmamasida benim icin buyuk bir arti!

After that I clean my face using La Roche Posay Physiological Cleansing Gel in conjunction with my Clarisonic Mia which I use every other day. It has to be the most gentle cleanser I have used to date. It is in gel form with a faint scent. My face feels much fresher and softer after using this cleanser.

Ondan sonra, La Roche Posay Physiological Cleansing Gel'le yuzumu temizliyorum. Bu islemi gun asiri Clarisonic Mia ile uyguluyorum. Hayatimda kullanmis oldugum en yumusak ve nazik temizleyeci diyebilirim. Jel tarzinda olan bu temizleyici rahatsiz etmeyecek derece hafif bir kokuya sahip. Bu jeli kullandiktan sonra yuzumun kesinlikle daha fresh ve yumusak oldugunu hissediyorum.

With the help of Bioderma Sensibio I remove any trace of makeup left behind. For the most part Physiological Gel does an outstanding job removing makeup. However especially on the days I wear more makeup, my skin needs a little extra help. Bioderma Sensibio's gentle, almost water-like feel and texture gives me a great sense of cleanliness. It leaves my skin feeling very clean and refreshed.

Ozellikle daha agir makyaj yaptigim gunlerde, temizleme isleminden sonra ayrica Bioderma Sensibio'yu da kullaniyorum. Physiological Gel genel olarak makyaj cikarmakta basarili ama bazi gunler Sensibio olmadan olmuyor. Sensibio'nun suya yakin yapisi gercek bir temizlik hissi veriyor ayrica cildimde serin bir ferahlik etkisi yaratiyor.

I use Origins A Perfect World white tea skin guardian as my nighttime moisturizer, although it's marketed as a serum. It has a very light, just slightly greasy formula that absorbs immediately leaving skin soft and supple. It has an almost citrusy but light scent to it. My daytime moisturizer is another product by La Roche Posay, Toleriane Soothing Protective Care. This fragrance-free moisturizer has a rich texture, just a tiny amount is enough to cover my entire face. I find it to be much longer lasting than any moisturizer I have used in the past. I feel like my skin just drinks it up and locks moisture in throughout the day. If I feel like my skin is suffering from dryness, I use the two products together at nighttime.

Bakimimdaki en son adim nemlendirici. Serum olarak satilsada, gece nemlendiricim Origins A Perfect World white tea skin guardian. Cok hafif bir yapiya sahip olan bu serum ayni zamanda birazda yagli. Benim cildim yagli olmadigi icin bir sorun yasamiyorum hatta tam tersine hemen emiyor diyebilirim. Gunluk nemlendiricim ise La Roche Posay Toleriane Soothing Protective Skincare. Kokusuz ve zengin bir yapiya sahip olan bu nemlendiricinin kucucuk bir miktari butun yuzume yetiyor. Ayrica su ana kadar kullanmis oldugum nemlendiriciler icinde cildimde nemi en uzun sure hapsedeni diyebilirim. Cildimde kuruluk yasadigim zamanlarda gece iki urunu beraber kullaniyorum.


When I wake up the next day, I like to start off by spraying my face with Avene Thermal Spring Water and gently sweeping a cotton round across my face to make sure my skin is completely free of anything that's not supposed to be there. I also love using it to set makeup, cool down any redness that may occur on my face or just to freshen up.

Sabah kalkinca yaptigim ilk sey yuzumu Avene Thermal Spring Water'la puskurtup arindirmak. Ayrica bu spreyi makyaj sabitleyicisi, kizarik onaricisi ve gun boyunca sicak bastikca ferahlama amaclida kullaniyorum.

About 2-3 times a week I use Origins Modern Friction facial scrub to get rid off any dead skin. This is also essential for me as I self-tan. That way I always have a clean canvas to apply my self tanner to.

Haftada 2-3 kere Origins'in Modern Friction yuz peelingini uyguluyorum. Solaryuma karsi olan ben careyi bronzlastiricilarda bulup bu yontemi kullandigim icin bu benim icin cok onemli. Boylece her bronzlastirici uygulamasina temiz bir kanvasla baslamis oluyorum.

Once a week, I use Origins Clear Improvement charcoal mask to open up my pores. I really feel my pores breathing after removing this mask. It's one of my favorite masks ever!

Haftada 1 kez gozeneklerimi acmak icin Origins'in Clear Improvement komur maskesini kullaniyorum. Kullanim sonrasi, gercekten gozeneklerimin nefes aldigini hissedebiliyorum. 

On occasion, I will use the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo on spots that randomly show up on my face. Now, Effaclar line is specifically for those with oily/acne prone skin. My skin type is normal but I do get a pimple/spot every now and then and Effaclar Duo seems to do the trick for me. I usually apply it to the effected area nighttime. When I wake up next morning, I can see/feel that the pimple has dried up and on its way to vanishing forever.

Ihtiyacim oldukca La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo'yu yuzumde aniden cikan sivilcelerin ustune gece uyguluyorum. Effaclar aslinda yagli ya da akneye egilimi olan ciltler icin tavsiye ediliyor. Benim cildim normal olmasina ragmen, Effaclar Duo'nun cok faydasini goruyorum. Sabah kalktigimda sivilceler hemen hemen tamamen kurumus oluyor.

For lips, I use Lush's Bubblegum lip scrub. It does a decent job removing dead/dry skin from lips. However, unless you use it very frequently it's hard to tell any difference. I have been keeping it in my shower that way I use it more often.

Dudaklarim icin Lush'in Bubblegum peelingini kullaniyorum. Dudaklardaki olu derinden kurtulmak icin guzel bir peeling. Ancak sikca kullanmak gerekiyorki fark gorulebilsin. Bende daha duzenli kullanabilmek icin artik dusta sampuanlarim yaninda barindiriyorum kendisini.

And that's all folks! I am very content with each product's performance and absolutely recommend them to you if we have the same skin type/concerns. La Roche Posay, Origins Bioderma and Avene all make paraben-free products which are (for what they do) very reasonably priced in my opinion. It's a great feeling knowing that we don't have to spend a fortune for great skincare products.

Cilt bakimi urunlerimden gayet memnunum, benim ayni cilt turune/sorunlarina sahip olanlariniza hepsini tavsiye ediyorum. Bahsettigim butun markalarin urunlerinin bir cogu parabensiz ve fiyat bakimindan oldukca uygun. Kaliteli cilt bakimi icin bir servet harcamak zorunda olmadigimizi bilmek beni mutlu ediyor :)

ORIGINS Be Bright

I love Origins. I have been loyal to their facial care products for several years now and my experience has been nothing short of excellent. They have a wide range of products for all skin types and concerns. The main reason of my loyalty (apart from the fact that their products work really well with my skin) is because their products are free of some harsh chemicals that are in most of the cosmetics I use daily.

Last week I visited my Origins counter at a local Macy's to purchase a new moisturizer. I just ran out of my A Perfect World moisturizer. I do have some acne scars therefore some discoloration as a result. I've been looking forward to finishing up A Perfect World that way I could try a skin-correcting moisturizer. So I tried Brighter By Nature SPF 35 for a week and loved the way it felt on my skin and how my skin looked as a result. I also wanted to up the SPF since I'd be using it throughout summer.

I was informed at the counter about these special edition boxes. Regularly Brighter By Nature alone retails for $42.50 and this box, which comes with a full-size Brighter By Nature AND other goodies, sells for $46.50. I didn't even think twice about it.

What's in the box?

Full-size Brighter By Nature SPF 35 1.7 oz
Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask 1.7 oz
Never A Dull Moment Skin Brightening Cleanser 1.7 oz
GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream .17 oz
Facial Sponge

There are a total of seven Limited Edition boxes. I picked the Be Bright one because I want to brighten/correct areas on my face that need this. If you are on the lookout for new skincare products or simply want to try Origins, I think these boxes are a great deal than buying each product individually and not knowing whether they will actually work for you. (And of course there are always samples!:))

I will eventually report back on how these products perform. Brighter By Nature, so far, seems to be a keeper!

Thank you for reading, I hope you all have a wonderful week! ♥

How I Keep It Clean!

Hey loves!

I have done my first and last ever skincare routine back in February, I think it's about time I re-do one since a few of my skincare products have changed. Some say it's not good to change products and stick with what already works for you and some say you should change the products otherwise your skin will get used to them and they won't do anything for you. I prefer to change products because I feel like there is always something better out there. So far I have come across only one product which was a total disappointment. Besides that everything I use seems to work! :) FYI: I have normal/combination skin with oilier T-zone. Of course, as we all know, skincare is serious business. While there are only few types of skins, every one of our skins and needs can be different. These products are what works for me and even though we may have the same type of skin they may not work for you.

Face Wash 
Origins Checks & Balances
I'm really happy with this facewash because it gives my skin a squeaky cleaning feeling. This facewash is lasting me a VERY long time. I really need a dime-size amount for it to foam up. Even though it costs a little bit more than I would like to pay for a facewash, I am happy with how it performs. It cleans my face and leaves my skin super soft. I also love that it's paraben free.

Moisturizer

Origins A Perfect World SPF25

Unlike some people, this is my day and night moisturizer :) It leaves my skin very hydrated and soft. It has a herbal-y scent and a very creamy consistency. It's formulated without many of the harsh chemicals, and has SPF. I really love this moisturizer!

Facial Scrub

St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

Since I discovered this scrub several months ago I have not been using anything else. I did make the mistake of trying L'oreal 365 scrub which left my forehead super dry and flaky but I learned my lesson and went right back to St. Ives. I am in my second container which will be replaced with the 3rd one soon. I think this scrub is gentle enough to be used daily. I use it about 3-4 times a week. It does leave my face a bit too squeaky clean, in other words, a bit dry. However, for me, that is expected since it cannot clear breakouts (like it claims on the container) without drying them. I follow up with my moisturizer anyway, so dryness doesn't bother me.

Facial Mask

Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask

You either love or hate this mask. I haven't heard of anyone calling it so-so. For me, this mask gets the job done. I try to use this mask once a week and I also use it when I have an occasional zit as spot treatment. One downside of this product is that, it seems to take away skin's natural oiliness. I feel as though my face has been stretched after washing this mask off. That's why I follow with my moisturizer right away. I am sure the reason I feel like my face is stretched is due to the fact that it opens my pores, still it's a weird feeling. I do like it a lot for drying up unwanted zits.

Toner

Kiehl's Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist

Takes off any remaining make-up, balances skin's pH level. I love that it leaves my skin very refreshed. I actually like to spritz this on my face every now and then to freshen up!

Eye-cream
Kiehl's Eye Cream with Avocado
I purchased this avocado eye cream during a time when I was experiencing dryness and a bit of redness around my eye area. I knew for a fact it was because of the eye make-up remover I was using at the time. Since I stopped using the eye make-up remover and started using this eye cream, the dryness and redness both vanished. I do love this eye cream but it doesn't do much in terms of aging. In fact I am certain it doesn't do anything for aging. It's more for providing moisturize in eye area. I will most likely not repurchase this product but will continue to enjoy using it while it lasts. This little container sure is packed an incredible amount of moisture!

My eye make-up remover is just a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and water. I have not seen any disadvantages of using this as my remover, in fact I believe it to be much safer and healthier than store-bought eye make-up removers. Not to mention a lot cheaper! I think this mixture does an amazing job dissolving the most stubborn eyeliner and mascara!

I'm planning to keep my products the same with the exception of my eye-cream and now you know the reason. I will be searching for a real eye cream with anti-aging benefits pretty soon as I'm getting close to finishing up my little tub of avocado cream. Please feel free to recommend some eye creams I should be checking out. If you know of any formulated without parabens and phthalates I would love it even more! :)

Do you keep your facial skin care products the same or change them up once in a while?

Origins A Perfect World SPF 25

Hey dolls!

I'm back!!! As some of you may know, I've been to Turkey for vacation for 3 weeks and returned a little over a week ago. I was thinking to blog while there, but it just wasn't possible as I had places to go and people to see! :) I'm now back to blogosphere. Needless to say I really missed my blog (and YOURS too) ! Right before my trip I have run out of my moisturizer and knew it would cost me an arm AND a leg to buy it in Istanbul so I bought one here. I decided to go with a favorite brand of mine when it comes to skincare...and that is Origins! I've been using A Perfect World for a month now and here are my thoughts...

I have mentioned in the past when I did my first (and last) skincare routine post that I had been using Clean & Clear's Soft Oil-Free Moisturizer with SPF 15. I bought this moisturizer on a whim and used it til the last pump mainly because I didn't want to toss something that was doing a decent job. Why didn't I repurchase? I was looking for something more hydrating and I can't lie I kind of despised the smell. When it comes to products I apply on my face, with the exception of lip gloss, I am not too fond of overly scented products. Clean and Clear moisturizer does not have a bad scent but for my personal liking it was too much. I am also quite into paraben-free products whether they are detergents, soaps or my face moisturizer. I have been very happily using Origins' Checks and Balances face wash so I thought I should check out their moisturizers and I met A Perfect World...

I tried this moisturizer on at Macy's where I ended up purchasing it. I immediately fell in love with the scent. It's nothing like that of Clean & Clear moisturizer. The scent is very refreshing and has a natural feel to it. It almost smells like some mixture of flowers/plants/fruits. I just can't really pinpoint what exactly it is! My nose picks up citrus and roses! :) A Perfect World is jam-packed with antioxidants, white tea and UVA/UVB sunscreens which "help delay the appearance of premature signs of aging" according to Origins. I look for products with SPF because even though you do not see the negative impact of sun rays happening in front of you, when you age you will. I want to protect my skin as much as I can. I would say this moisturizer has a thicker and creamy consistency, still my (combination) skin seems to absorb it very quickly. I love that it leaves my skin hydrated, smooth and very soft. It dries to a non-sticky finish and leaves a very faint scent behind which vanishes in a few minutes. If you look in the back of the container, it suggest that you use this moisturizer in the morning. I don't believe in the morning/night moisturizer idea so I use it in the morning and at night. I can definitely feel that my face got a lot smoother and softer since I started using this moisturizer. I am happy that my skin also showed no reactions to it - I hate to go through a huge break-out when I switch face products. 

Of course there has to be something I don't like about it. Yes it's the container! It's cute and all but I hate dipping my fingers in it to get product out. Really wish it came in a pump form. I will not complain about it's price even though it is sort of pricey for me, in fact the priciest face moisturizer I've ever used. It is $38.50 for a 1.7 oz tub. I was told by the saleslady that this tub is a 6 month's worth of product. I believe it's a bit more than that. You don't need so much of it to cover your whole face and neck but we'll see how long it'll last me. Will I repurchase? I believe so. There is not a single thing I don't like about the product itself and the fact that it's made without all the chemicals that do not need to be in there in the first place makes it much more likely for me to buy it again.

What are your moisturizers that you swear by?

My skincare routine

Hello everyone!

Few ladies asked me about my skincare routine so today's post will be about the products I use as part of my facial skincare routine. I didn't always care so much about facial care, I used to buy products (and a lot of them) and forget about them once they took their place on the shelves. I had countless instances where I went to bed with my make-up still on. I know, now that I think about I was crazy for doing that! I was young and didn't know any better even though I grew up seeing my mom taking care of her skin, and I guess now all that hard work, being constant with her facial care is paying off. At almost 50 she has great skin and minimal wrinkling, I hope I can be like her when I'm at her age! Like most of us, I tried many, many different products and after looking for the perfect ones for my skin for a long time, here's what I came up with....

Face Wash

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

This is the best face wash my face ever experienced by far! First off, it smells amazing it has an herb-y, minty scent. I have normal combination skin with a bit of oiliness on my T-zone and this face wash is perfect for me. It leaves my face very refreshed and moisturized. I have been using this for more than 6 months and have never experienced dryness using it. I could probably just cleanse and go with this product (but of course I apply my moisturizer) It is a bit pricey ($18.50 for 5 oz.) but you really only need to use pea-size amount per use, so a little goes a VERY long way. I really like the packaging because it's clear and you can see it! It's also formulated WITHOUT these: Parabens, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Mineral oil, PABA, Petrolatum, Paraffin, DEA, Synthetic Color, Synthetic Fragrance and Animal Ingredients. Anyway the make-up I use daily has who-knows-what in it, so it feels good to know that at least I am doing something good for my skin by using this!

Facial Scrub

Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub

I love this scrub because I love peach and that's what's in it; finely ground peach stone! Main reason I bought this was because it's formulated without parabens and phthalate and also because it has a peach on it and I'm glad I did. I don't use this scrub daily, more like every other day. However because the peach stone is very finely ground I am sure there would be no harm using it everyday. Besides the peach stone, it also has willowbark in it which is a natural source of salicylic acid. I love how my skin feels like a baby's after rinsing it off, it kind of leaves a very thin layer of film after washing it off and I guess that's the moisturizer in it going to work. I'm also very happy that it's quite affordable ($8.00 for 4oz.) I love that you don't have to pay big bucks for good products.

Face Masque

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

I'm sure many of you tried this masque and if you didn't, you MUST. Queen Helene is a drug-store brand and I am sure one of the best drug-store brands out there. This is the cure for zits and blackheads, believe me! It's great for spot-treatment too, I have used this many times on a random zit and the next day the zit was almost gone! I use this masque about 3 times a week just to open up my clogged pores, blame it on too much make-up! I love the the mint feels on my skin it's so cooling and refreshing. One thing I have noticed though, after using this you must immediately follow with a moisturizer. It can be a bit drying and you definitely don't want to see flakes on your face, it happened to me, not a pretty sight. Of course, another reason to love it is because it's very affordable don't get me wrong I don't EVER use a product because it's cheap, I don't like to take risks when it comes to my skin/face. It's just that I'm very happy with the product and even happier with the price $3.99 for 8 oz. :)

Toner

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner

My mom is the sole reason that I am using this toner today. She swears by Dermalogica and I have used other products by Dermalogica going off of what she had to say about them. I didn't love everything I used, and when it comes to skincare my skin HAS TO love the products I use on it.  So, this toner is the only product from Dermalogica I decided to continue using. It is a bit pricey ($30 for 8.4oz.) but it works on my skin, does what a toner should do and contains no artificial color or fragrance. In it, it has Lavender, Balm Mint and Arnica, I am not really crazy about the combination of these scents, but it's not too bad because I use moisturizer right after it.

Moisturizer

Clean & Clear Soft Oil-free Moisturizer SPF 15

Another drug-store product I love. I have used way too many moisturizers, expensive ones and not-so expensive ones. At the end, this moisturizer was the winner. It's creamy yet not greasy and blends easily. In the past I used a few moisturizers that took forever for my skin to absorb, this one does a perfect job. It leaves my skin feeling silky smooth. I love how it smells, definitely has that Johnson & Johnson smell, reminds me of a bit of the baby shampoo I used all through my childhood :) I also love that this bottle has a pump because I love and usually have longer nails and absolutely hate to dip them in anything (that's why I refuse to use lip balms in tins etc) The fact that it has SPF 15 is a plus. It does say "DAY" on it because there is also one for nighttime however to me it doesn't make any difference, I use it for day and night. I don't believe in the whole daytime nighttime moisturizer hype. (I think this is around $8 for 4 oz.)

Make-up Remover

Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes 

I used these wipes for years and then I stopped because I was running out of them too fast, they come in packs of 25 so imagine you finish one in less than a month if you use 1 daily. I started using the Neutorgena eye-make up remover and continued with my regular skincare routine. After a bottle of the Neutorgena eye-make up remover I decided I won't buy it again because it IS oily and DOES leave a residue which I don't like at all. It also irritated my eye-area, I had red spots. Recently I have gone back to these wipes because they really are great, I just wish that they came in bigger packs and were a bit cheaper. I love them because they really do take off every bit of make-up including mascaras of all kinds. They are super gentle on my skin, no irritation whatsoever.They are great for people who use contact lenses such as myself. Using eye make-up remover, I always got a bit on my eyes and that's not fun. I also love that they have a nice floral scent. ($8.99)

Products I bought in 2009 and didn't like...

Origins No Offense Alcohol-free Deodorant

I was in search of a paraben and aluminum-free deodorant simply because I want to use a product that contains less harmful chemicals, especially in my underarms. Now, I do not know if usage of paraben and aluminum containing deodorants or antiperspirants is even a leading cause or even a cause of breast cancer, some say it is some say it has nothing to do with it. I am so lost, I don't know who to believe, so I decided that I will use something without these to be on the safe side. When I found out about No Offense, I was very happy. I read mostly positive reviews about it on Origins' website, so I decided to give it a try. It has a very clean and a light scent, which was a plus. The first day I used it, I noticed when applying to dry underarms that it doesn't apply well, I almost felt like I was supposed to wet the deodorant a bit so it goes on smooth. First day I applied without wetting it and in a few hours I felt like I was smelling (GROSS!) Now, I am a person that doesn't really sweat or smell sweaty, at all! But when I was using this product, it was making me sweat...I have no clue why! Second day I wet it and applied it again, this time the smell was even worse. I gave it a week, applied it a few times during the day. I'm sorry to say it just doesn't work for me. These are $12 a stick, ouch, could have gotten a MAC eyeshadow for 2 more dollars...but I guess you don't know if something works unless you give it a try!

Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo & Conditioner

While I like certain products from Burt's Bees, their shampoo and conditioner were let downs for my naturally curly, thick hair. I only really wash my hair every 4 days because I have coarse hair that holds oil pretty well. Most people won't believe me when I tell them I am walking around with hair that was washed 4 days ago, because it doesn't look greasy at all. When it comes to styling my hair, because I am a sucker for straight hair I flat iron it every time I wash it, I guess it's safe to say my hair has a bit of heat damage though I use heat protection products. Obviously heat leaves my hair drier than it should be so naturally I need a shampoo and conditioner that provide additional moisture for it. One of the main reasons why I decided to go with Burt's Bees was because these two particular products contain no parabens and are about 99% natural. I gave these products about 3-4 washes, and came to the conclusion that every time I used them my hair was left tangled, very hard to manage, was very hard to comb and overall I felt like they stripped off natural oils from my hair. I also didn't like the scent of these at all, even though I think shampoo smells a bit better than the conditioner. Condition is a total mess when it comes to its smell, it reminds me of an expired cosmetic, it stinks, really! I really wanted to like these, and I really don't. Hopefully I can make a good use out of them by using them for shaving purposes (which I really do, I think it's non-sense to buy shaving products when you can use hair conditioner and even some shampoos which like the name states conditions hair and I think they are great to use for shaving!) I will also more than likely end up using them on my puppy Muffin, maybe they will show better results in dog fur :)

Juice Beauty Green Apple Moisturizer SPF 15

Right before I started using this moisturizer, I got a sample of Hope in a Jar by Philosophy from Sephora. When I used this for over a month (a little goes a long way actually) and ran out, for some reason I wasn't convinced to buy a 2 oz. container for $35. Then I was introduced to Juice Beauty by a friend who is very into using organic products. So I got a sample of this and gave it a try while still using the same toner, face-wash etc. First few days passed with no problems, then I started breaking out a bit but I thought it may be because I just started using it. Then I started breaking out even more and I stopped using it. When I stopped my face cleared and now my skin is clear like it usually is. I don't know what it is, maybe it's because I am just so used to using products with so many chemicals in them that when I use something organic my skin reacts this way. This would have been the perfect moisturizer otherwise, smells great, provides SPF15 and a little jar lasted me a very long time!

Bath & Body Works Foaming Body Wash

I have never been disappointed with anything I ever bought from Bath and Body Works, until I bought this. Recently BBW had their semi-annual sale where they had many body washes on sale for $3 which is C-H-E-A-P! It was a coincidence that I ran out body washes right at that time, so I ran over to the store and thought I would stock up on some body washes. I got 2 of these and started using one about a week ago. I had to pump about 3 times on to my loofah for it to lather up, and it still wouldn't as well as their regular body washes. Also, after I stepped out of the shower and dried myself, I felt like my skin was deprived of moisture. To sum it up, you know the feeling on your hands after you use glycerin dish soap, that's exactly how I felt on my body. The sales associate told me these were back by popular demand (seriously, I would like to talk those people) but they won't be back on shelves after they are all sold out. If they were so popular, then the company would continue producing them right? It's funny how companies tell all sorts of crap just to get people to buy stuff.