Now that I'm deep in my second trimester, I've been placing special emphasis on my skincare routine. After my first pregnancy, I noticed a significant difference in hydration level as my skin type changed from combination to dry. Almost everyday, I found myself reaching for a moisturizer in the afternoon to combat the feeling of the dryness and tightness. Hoping to avoid a deeper plunge into the desert abyss after this pregnancy, I've devised a new skincare regimen that's been working amazingly well.
The key lies in layering serums and replacing traditional cleansers with oils and balms. In the mornings, I cleanse with Shu Umuera cleansing oil. Then I layer on three different serums. Bioeffect EGF serum to increase skin thickness and density, LaClaireBeverly Hills Vitamin C serum for its anti-aging vitamins and hyaluronic acid, and Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution to treat and prevent hyperpigmentation. I wait a few minutes for the serums to be fully absorbed into my skin and then apply Arcona Eye Dew, Clarins Multi-Active Jour moisturizer, and Neutrogena Sheer Zinc sunblock. My skin has never felt so hydrated and I've stopped carrying around my moisturizer for the afternoon pick-me-up and I've completely stopped wearing foundation. I guess the transformation has been pretty dramatic as I'm now getting compliments from strangers on my glowing skin, a new and welcoming change.
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