Tackle fine lines and first signs of aging the natural and organic way with the Melvita Argan Concentrate Pur range

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Truth to tell, despite all the wonderful things I’ve read and been told about how great Argan oil is for the skin, it eludes me. In the past, I’ve broken out from using argan oil, so as I do when that happens, I stay away.

Then, the lovely folks at Melvita said, “Hey PB, there’s this new great serum out, would you please have a go? But erm… it has Argan Oil….” And being the sucker for punishment that I am, I said “Bring it on!” LOL!

melvita argan concentrate pur cream and oil-serum

So that’s how the Melvita Argan Concentrate Pur Youthful Serum-Oil and Cream-Oil landed in my hands. I was more interested to know if this popular oil, known to help for softening lines and firming skin, might break me out again.

My secondary interest was in the oil-serum. I love using facial oils, as you may know, and a product that touts itself as an ‘oil-serum’ really tickles my fancy!

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My present Skincare Routine : The products don’t matter the routine does

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One of my most requested posts is my current skincare routine. I think the last time I posted one, it was back in 2017! I had good intentions then, to share my routine each month, but it didn’t pan out as I planned.

I too enjoy seeing what other people are using in their skincare routine, so I can understand the interest (I do short videos on Instagram Stories showing my almost daily day-night routine in real-time, if anyone’s interested). But there’s also something a little unhealthy I’ve noticed, that I’d like to address.

skincare routine 2019

Let me share first, my skincare routine thus far for 2019. Rather, this is what I’ve been using through 2018 and into 2019. What you may notice is that my routine and steps do not change. It is only the products that do.

And that is something I want you to hold in mind, as we run through my current skincare routine 🙂

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Facial Mists are a staple in my skincare routine : Why, What and How do I use them?

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Often, when I show you my skincare routine either here on the blog or on Instagram, one item tends to catch the attention of most. The facial mist. The most common question I get is “What does it do? Is it even necessary?”

I thought it would be a good time to address this.

why use facial mist

I’ll share my thoughts about why I use facial mists or facial sprays, and how I use them, and you can tell me then if it’s something you use, or if it’s just a waste of time for you 🙂 No right or wrong rules here, people! I’ll also quickly run down the ones I have here and share some thoughts on why I like them (or don’t). I have a few others that I’ve used, but no longer have the bottles. If I can remember what they are, I’ll include them in the list 🙂 So, hang on tight, here we go!

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My Skincare Routine September 2017 : Use it up or lose it! Products I have emptied

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I shared my skincare routine last in August 2017, and said I’d make it a more regular segment here on the blog, if only for my personal reference, to remind myself of what works (and what doesn’t). What you may notice is that while the products will switch around and change from time to time, the structure of my routine remains pretty much the same, which is what makes it a “routine”.

In August, I was all about calming down my skin that was feeling sensitive. By September, my skin was calm and zen, and I was ready to play around again. But I set myself a goal.

skincare routine september 2017

I had a bunch of skincare that were either on their last legs, or almost expired, and I gave myself a challenge of either using them up, or tossing them out.

Happily, I ended up using up and emptying quite a few items, which made me very happy. I know it is odd to be happy about emptying a skincare product (I should be sad, as it means I have to purchase something to fit its missing hole in my routine) but I have other similar products waiting in line to take its place, and I was excited to have a go at them! 😀 #beautyjunkieproblems

So, here’s my skincare routine in September 2017 including what I’d finished, and I’ll tell you if I’ll repurchase them 🙂 Feel free to share your thoughts, or even your routine with me! I’m a nosy parker 😀

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