My Current AM Skincare Routine

Waking up, prepping my base and protecting my skin.

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I have spoken about my favourite cleansers, my exfoliating tips and even the reasons we should still use a toner here on Lion in the Wild, but I've never actually shared with you my personal skincare regimes. Truth be told, I had no idea just how many products I used during both my AM and PM routines until I lined them all up to write this little series (hint: there's a lot). Today I'll be going through my AM skincare products, which, for me, is all about waking me up, prepping my base and protecting my skin for the day ahead.

After successfully stumbling out of bed to our ensuite, puffy faced and all, my first plan of attack is to gently rub a couple of pumps of the Frank Body Creamy Face Cleanser over my face to get rid of any extra dirt that has popped up during the night. Then I use a facial towel, wet with warm water, to wipe off the cleanser. At this stage, I'm usually far more awake, but it's the Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner that really makes me feel refreshed. I like to soak a cotton pad with the Balancing Toner and swipe it all over my face and neck in upward and outward motions. If I don't have a lot of time, however, I'll spray on the Skinstitut Multi-Active Mist instead, which also preps the skin for the skincare goodness to come.

I only do this step once every two or three days, but the Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Skin Smoothing Lotion does some seriously good things to the texture of my skin. As the first chemical exfoliant I ever used, it has truly revolutionised my skincare routine and is perfect for my sensitive and blemish prone skin. Another product that has become a huge player in my AM regime is the Grown Alchemist Detox Serum Antioxidant +3, which I raved on about during this post here. It could be so easy to skip this step, as I don't really notice a huge difference in my skin within the normal 6-8 week trial period, however it's definitely worth persevering as it protects against environmental factors like air pollution and UV rays.

Then I spend a decent amount of time massaging moisturiser into my face and neck, again in upward and outward motions until it has been completely absorbed. This will help big time when it comes to applying your makeup, so it's worth paying attention and doing it properly (and your skin will thank you). My usual daytime moisturiser at the moment is the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, but if my skin is feeling dry, like it has been over the last week, I swap it with the Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Dry, for some extra hydration. Additionally, if I'm spending any time outside in the sun, my current go-to is the Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 50, which seamlessly mixes in with my moisturiser and protects my skin against UV light, as well as containing even more antioxidants.

Finally, lightly patting in a small amount of the Dermalogica Total Eye Care SPF 15 around my eyes with my ring finger, wraps up my AM skincare routine. And yes, I know it sounds like a lot of time and effort, but it usually only takes me around 5-10 minutes each morning and it is totally worth it.

This time next week I'll be sharing with you my evening skincare routine, so stay tuned!

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