07.29.2017 || I Have My Mother's Face: A Tale of Two Skincare Regimens
've had a few people reach out to me via YouTube asking if I could make a video about my skincare regimen. As someone with acne-prone oily skin I was a little apprehensive and frankly self-conscious about it. I've always struggled with acne since puberty and I didn't want the focus to be completely on me.
I've had a few people reach out to me via YouTube asking if I could make a video about my skincare regimen. As someone with acne-prone oily skin I was a little apprehensive and frankly self-conscious about it. I've always struggled with acne since puberty and I didn't want the focus to be completely on me.
I recently looked into the analytics of my channel and realized that most women that follow me are actually older than me. So, I reached out to my mother to see if she would do the video with me.
Her and I are very similar physically, a lot of my family refers to me as "little Linda" (that's her name -- Linda) because I look so much like her. Even though we share a lot of traits we do not have the same skin type. She also made me aware of the changes she was working through now as a woman approaching 60 with menopause. I didn't realize that it could affect your skin.
Check out the video to see our full regimens and if you're interested in any of the products, links are below. Just FYI, most of them are affiliate links which means if you purchase I will get a commission at no extra charge to you. This helps support this blog along with all the other content I create.
My Mom’s Routine*:
Makeup Removal
Lancome: http://amzn.to/2uu2qxo
Neutrogena: http://amzn.to/2utReRw
Cleanse
Dove Soap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I69SEK0?psc=1
CerVe Cleanser: http://amzn.to/2utWoga
Tone
Mederma AG Facial Toner: http://amzn.to/2gZFlxO
Moisturize
CeraVe AM: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-facial-moisturizing-lotion/ID=prod6193881-product
CeraVe PM: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-facial-moisturizing-lotion-pm/ID=prod6018522-product
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My Routine*:
Cleanse
Dudu Osun Black Soap: http://amzn.to/2eKrye0
CosRx Good Morning Gel Cleanser: http://amzn.to/2eKIcda
Tone
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner: http://amzn.to/2uT9g0q
Rose Water:http://amzn.to/2tGKIYJ
Serum
Glossier Super Glow: https://www.glossier.com/products/super-glow
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Moisture
CeraVe AM Face Lotion: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-facial-moisturizing-lotion/ID=prod6193881-product
Tea Tree Oil: http://amzn.to/2vFpoAl
Shea Butter: http://amzn.to/2eKOn12
#ClueVoices || Becoming a Clue Ambassador
I recently became a Clue Ambassador. So what does that mean? More content discussing women's health topics and issues.
Early last year I produced a video talking about using a menstrual cup and it was really well received. One of the main comments I got on that video was women of color being excited to see me talk about women's health issues and topics. Check out that video here:
Fast forward to this year. After decided to get off birth control, I began looking around for a new app to help monitor and track my period. One of my great friends told me about Clue. A tracking app that isn't pink! (They're always pink...)
Clue is a company based in Berlin, Germany that helps people with periods track their menses and also predict it three months at a time. Once I started consistently plotting my data into Clue it began to predict my cycle almost to the day.
Clue recently started #ClueVoices allowing women to become Clue Ambassadors and use social media to discuss different women's health topics and to normalize menstruation. When I heard about this I immediately thought of the menstrual cup video I had made last year and decided to apply.
Now, as a Clue Ambassador I want to start pushing out content discussing different topics with my YouTube audience. Education is key to moving forward. There's nothing weird or disgusting about having a period, and if we want to move forward with women's health we need to normalize the topic.
Check out my latest video in my #ClueVoices series.
#YouTube | Using A Menstrual Cup
Happy Mother's Day!
It seemed fitting on this fine day that we appreciate, and dote on our mother's for bringing us into this world - that I would post this video.
I wrestled with the idea of posting such private content but finally settled on the fact that having a period is COMPLETELY normal and part of every healthy woman's life. It's one of the main reasons we even have mother's day! So, get your cringes over with now and go check out the video :)
PS: Be sure to check out the comments section, there are a lot of women posting really great tips and tricks as well as other healthy alternatives to tampons and pads.
Happy Mother's Day!
PPS: The head wrap is from The Wrap Life. It's their Mojo Matrix head wrap.