Makeup Skincare Routine- Sensitive Skin

I have always had sensitive skin, so when I started trying to wear makeup, most of the foundations that I tried made my face itch and break out. After, I finally found the perfect foundation (that is test in and of itself isn't it!?) I ran smack into another problem; how do I prevent build up and clogged pores? I saw an increase in blackheads, whiteheads and breakouts (which I hardly ever get) with frequent make up use, no bueno.  I have never been a part of #teambreakouts and  I wasn't about to join now. 

I can't use the face washes in most stores due to my skin being super sensitive (that's a blessing in disguise because chemicals and harsh surfectants) so my usual skincare routine of washing my face in the morning or night with charcoal soap needed a few extra steps. Here's what I did, accompanied by some pics of me looks of so glamorous with various goop on my face. Enjoy! 

  

                                  

                                       Exfoliating my nose area with the Black Soap Sugar Scrub

• Before applying my make-up I prep my face by exfoliating with Lia Naturals Black Soap Sugar Scrub. It is gentle, yet effective at cleansing away any blackheads and creating a clean slate. 

• To wash off the scrub, I use charcoal soap, just a light wash. I use soap to rinse off the scrub because it is a bit thick and using a wash cloth to wipe it off can be a bit abrasive on my skin.  
• After I pat my face dry, I apply a facial oil by Bobeam Cosmetics. 

• To wash off my make up I use Lia Naturals Charcoal soap. I make sure I wash my makeup off every night. 



Face masks make you look crazy, but they work! 

• 2-3x's a week I make a clay face mask to suck out all the extra gunk and oil (I'm sure there is a more professional way to say that but, you get the point). 

My usual DIY clay face mask recipe is a variation of:

Facial mask Recipe:

• 4-5 Tablespoons Bentonite Clay
  1/4 Teaspoon Charcoal Powder/ Cambrian Blue Clay or Moroccan Red Clay
  2-3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (if your skin is extremely sensitive, use water)
• After I rinse my mask off, I spritz my face with Rosewater. 

I only follow this skincare routine when I've been wearing makeup all week. This prevents my skin from freaking out. I don't have time to do this on a constant basis #aintnobodygottimeforthat and I don't wear makeup everyday. I like to let my skin breathe. Don't want my husband to forget what I REALLY look like...

What's your skincare routine when you wear makeup?