Elaine Delta. (21 years old, sudent Multimedia Design) tells us all about her skincare routine.
Additionaly, she reveals the secret to her glowing skin on the face.
What is your skin type?
“I have combination skin. On my T-zone I have oily skin, but my cheeks are dry.”
Having combination skin means that the skin consists of two skin types, namely oily and dry skin.
Have you ever suffered from acne?
Elaine has never really suffered from acne, but from hyperpigmentation and small pimples.
“I have dark skin and hyperpigmentation gives me more dark spots. The hyperpigmentation under my chin is due to a pimple that has gotten bigger. I have had this pimple for a few months now, so I think that it’s time to see a dermatologist. ”
When Elaine gets pimples, it’s usually because of her diet, such as greasy food, fast food and sugar. Her hyperpigmentation fades when she uses Retinol, Retinol is vitamin A in short, which helps increase cell and skin turnover.
What do other people say about your skin type?
“A lot of people say that my skin is very smooth and shiny, then they ask what my skin care routine is.
Having smooth and glowing skin has all to do with your genes, your diet and your skin care routine.
For me, my glowing skin is due to my genes and the way I take care of my skin, not so much my diet, as my diet is pretty much unhealthy.”
The following tips are recommended to anyone who suffers from uneven skin;
1. look at your diet, too much sugar, fat and oil works against the grain;
2. be careful with your skin care routine. “I was exfoliating way too hard with my products which left my skin red. I switched to using a cleanser on my skin instead of a make-up wipe, now I don’t notice any friction on my skin anamore!’
What is your skin care routine?
Elaine has a morning and evening skincare routine.
Morning:
- cleanser from Paula’s choice
- wash face
- Etos sensitive micellar water with a cotton pad
- essence toner drops from Pyunkang Yul
- COSRX snail 96 power essence
- ATO blue label cream from Pyunkang Yul
- Calming moisture repair balm from Pyunkang Yul
Evening:
‘For my evening routine I change the essence toner drops for Paula’s choice retinol 1 percent as a treatment for my hyperpigmentation. ”
What about the make-up you use?
”For my make-up I use the Nars radiant Creamy ccncealer with a little bit of powder under my eyes, so that the concealer does not get greasy. I also use eyeliner, eyebrow pen and lipstick.
I used to have uneven skin, after which I started looking at the products I use and what I do about my skin care. From my brief research, I have come to form a routine that is good for my skin.”
“I started seeing makeup as an addition rather than a brevity.”
Elaine is working towards using more natural skincare products to improve the appearance of her skin and eliminate the need for make-up. ”The make-up I use does not affect my skin, my concealer allows my skin to breathe.”
”If the acne on your skin worsens after applying makeup, it is better not to wear makeup. Put on a moisturizer and go outside with a small layer of sunscreen on the face (so as not to block vitamin D absorption too much).”
Elaine uses more make-up in the winter than in the summer, as it is cold and she hardly sweats.
See video at the bottom of this text for Elaine’s skin care routine.
What’s your secret to glowing skin?
- genes
- diet
- using little make-up is better than stacking many products on top of each other because that dries out your skin, especially the powder.
- lime water; ”The water in the Netherlands contains lime, which your skin cannot react to very well. It can dry out your skin and cause breakouts. Make sure the water in your home is pure. You can do this by installing a water filter anti-scale on your pipes.”
