3 Skincare Tips for Better Skin SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTUBER

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was so well received a lot of you like did and shared it. I wanna say thank you so much for doing that

I appreciate you guys. Thank you. Thank you so much. Ok. So I haven't been uploading

When wasn't even the first time I uploaded my video, my May May May it was May

was it June? Oh, I don't know but I wanna say I'm sorry for not uploading

I will be uploading regularly. Now once a week I can't commit to too much

And if I do not upload, you have every right to drag me on Twitter on Instagram in the comments and drag me for filters

Just just drag me. Ok, I have to be, I need, I mean I need somebody to keep me accountable

So please please. Ok. So let's get into today's video which is gonna be skincare tips that I'm going to be sharing with you guys

that will help elevate your skincare routine and help you see a difference in your skincare routine without necessarily having to go buy a new

product. So think of them as small useful techniques can be implemented from today

OK. So let's get into tip number one, which is cleansing your skin for more than 60 seconds

So this rule was created by an L A based aesthetician known as Namika Robert Smith

also known as L A Beau on the socials. She has an in depth review about the 62nd rule on her channel

I will link it down below in the description box. So according to now, most people only cleanse their skin for about 10 to 15

seconds, which is the incorrect way of cleansing your skin. And in my opinion, just a waste of product because your cleanser is not really

doing anything to your skin. So essentially, this rule is about cleansing skin for more than 60 seconds using your fingers

And this is done for your 1st and 2nd step and this method is fine for every skin type and every skin condition

So if you have dry oily combination and sensitive skin, this is OK for you

So when you cleanse your skin for more than 60 seconds. You actually allow for the ingredients in your cleanser to work on your skin

This then helps dissolve and softens blockages better. Your cleanser really gets into your pores and cleans out all the bacteria and dirt out of

your pores. This will help you see a difference in your skin's texture and all or even provided that you do do it every day

and twice a day. So you have to be consistent with it. It's not a one time solution

Also, there's a bunch of testimonials on Twitter and blog posts written about the 62nd rule

So do with that information, what you will. OK. So for my first step, I oil cleanse and I do that for about a minute

to a minute and a half, maybe two minutes. And then for my second step, I use a regular gel

you know, wash regular gel facial wash and I do that just for no more than 60 seconds for my oil cleanse

I'm currently using the vanilla co clean at zero cleansing balm and the Flavor Original

So I really love this cleansing balm. You guys this cleansing balm really opened the doors for other cleansing balms and made me fall in

love with cleansing balms. It is also hypoallergenic which means it is less likely to cause a allergic reaction

The texture of the cleansing balm is very nice and buttery and smooth and it doesn't like drip down your fingers when you're busy washing

your hands. It's just, oh my God. Hey, I'm getting a little too excited over a cleansing balm and it comes with a spoon like

slash spatula thing. So you don't have to be putting your fingers inside your jar and contaminating it

So, on some days, like some odd days where I feel like I haven't been taking care of my skin that week

I will oil cleanse for about five minutes and this will give me that nice deep cleanse feeling

but without being dry and stripping. So my skin still got that moisture and hydration inside

but it also doesn't irritate your eyes. So if you're taking off makeup and you get it in your eye, it's not gonna irritate your

eye, it's not gonna sting or burn, which I really, really love for my second cleanse. I am currently using the Clicks Skincare Collection

Aloe Vera Plus Omega three and six facial wash gel. So this is a really good cleanser for me

I really like it because it's affordable. It doesn't irritate my skin and it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry after washing it like it

doesn't have that. There is nothing like no oil, nothing left on the skin like it's still nice and soothed and calm and hydrated but

clean at the same time. So it has a leaf juice as it a ingredient which helps soothe and calm the skin and it has

other ingredients like castor oil and a noose seed oil, which is essentially sunflower oil

So that is the ingredients that help your skin not be like dry and just no

just nothing, just a bit dry. You know, I'm I'm sure you guys know what it is when you cleanse your skin and then it's

just dry. That is awful. This does not do that to my skin. It says it's for sensitive skin

This entire range is marketed to sensitive skin, but it has perfume as its seventh ingredient

So I don't know how that works for people with sensitive skin

But I know in wash off products it can be ok. But I know some people even in wash off products

they cannot have perfume or essential oils or any fragrance in their wash off products

So if you're that person, I don't know if this will be the cleanser for you

but overall I'm happy with this cleanser. I don't really like to change my cleansers like I like to keep them one and if it's

affordable and it works, I won't change it for a very long time and I feel like this is gonna be that cleanser

Ok? Now we're going on to tip number two, which is to apply your toner and products on damp skin

This is nothing new but a lot of people overlook this step. I myself also used to overlook this step

I only really started doing it in August 2019, you know, last year at the end of the year

close to there. And I started doing it because I was watching a lot of James Walsh's videos

Well, I'm, I'm always watching James Walsh's videos but I was like binging them

And he really used to emphasize that, hey man, apply that toner or that product on damp skin

So when you apply toner in your products on damp skin, you allow for the active ingredients in your products to be absorbed into your

skin. Better. When your skin is moist, it is significantly more permeable than when it is dry

This probability then allows for better absorption of your hydro waiting. Toners

lotions, creams and serums. This then enables them to work deeper and faster into the skin

Also, when you apply your products on damp skin, your skin feels more hydrated and has that nice like hydrated glow that I love

And this also ensures that you're getting the most of your skincare products that I'm sure you pay so much money for

You know, when I started applying my toners and my products on damp skin, I started noticing a difference between 2 to 3 weeks later

You'll really see that supple hydrated glowy look that your skin gets

So to make this easier for myself, I take my toner to the bathroom when I get out the shower

I then pat it and start prepping my skin for the rest of my routine, which I'll then come do here in my bedroom

Ok. Now it's time to talk about products. So for the daytime and when I say daytime

I mean, the days that I'm probably going to work, I will use the delays daily skin hydrating water

So I really like this to for quantity. It is 500 mils and because now it is winter

my skin gets extremely dry and this winter has been harsh man. I it has been tough and it has been really

really, really dry out there. So my skin has also been really

really dry and I try layers of this toner. So this toner consists of 45% green tea

Water, green tea is an antioxidant which helps fight free radicals and calm the skin

It also has calendula and coconut palm extracts which help with better um hydration

I also needed a toner that is very calming because I do taste a lot of products

Sometimes my skin can get irritated. So I need something that's just gonna soothe it

I also apply 10 layers of this toner in the morning because I work during the day

And because of that, my mask just takes all the freaking hydration from my skin

So I need to like layer it so it can at least last for the day

Also, one thing I love about this tone is that it just gets completely absorbed by your skin and it doesn't leave your skin feeling

sticky. Not that I have a problem with that. I know most people do have a problem with that, but this does not have that

problem. Doesn't leave it sticky. And also because of the quantity, I don't feel bad dragging this toner down to my nipples

You're supposed to be dragging your skincare down to your nipples. And this, I don't feel bad doing that because it's such a large quantity

It's really, really hydrating guys. My skin drinks this stuff up like just absorbs it all

And for my nighttime toner, I use the isn't tree Hyaluronic acid toner plus this has five types of hyaluronic acids in it

My skin is really calm and supple and plump the next day after using this toner

it has no drying alcohols, no fragrance and no essential oils. It is also packed with a lot of humectant like glucagon and glycerin

And it also has hydrating birch and a leaf juice. Also. What surprised me. It also has that brightening ingredient

licorice root extract. So, oh, I need to use a different toner for the night time and the um morning time I need something really

thick at night because I'm about to plow my face on a cotton pillow that's gonna suck it all up

So I like to use something that is really, really, really, really hydrating. Ok

Now we're on the third and last tip which is to always wear sunscreen

disclaimer everybody. Yes, black and brown people have to wear sunscreen all throughout the year

I'm sorry if I sound condescending or judgy, but I'm just really

really passionate about skincare and it's particularly sunscreen. Everybody has to be wearing sunscreen

You guys. Now let's get into these science part. The sun is responsible for 90% of aging

The sun breaks down important substances like collagen and Elastin and the collagen and Elastin is what's responsible for keeping your skin tight

firm and supple and just all the way up, you know. So the sun emits U VA and UVB rays and sunscreen protects you from

these U VA and UVB rays. U VA rays are aging and damaging to the skin and penetrate deeper into the skin which cause things

like fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. UV rays are responsible for things like sunburns and visible changes in your skin's surface

And this includes things like discoloration. Sunscreen also protects your products. Sunscreen also protects your products

There is no point in spending so much money and time in your skincare routine if you're not going to protect those products because when

you don't protect those products and you walk out the door, your sun just burns it

which is such a waste because some people be spending like freaking 608 100 rand on a serum

But they're like, oh, I don't like sunscreen. You have to wear sunscreen

You guys, you need to protect your skin and the products, please protect the products

They're so expensive. Also, if you have skin care concerns that you're battening like hyperpigmentation

if you do not protect your skin and that hyperpigmentation, the sun just makes it darker

And if you have acne and it is exposed to the sun rays, the sun rays then increases inflammation and redness

which then leads to dark spots, which then leads to hyperpigmentation. And it's just this vicious cycle that can honestly be stopped

And if you're on acne medication, but I'm pretty sure you know this because your doctor told you this, um

the sun makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, so you need to protect it

So the acne medication is usually people who are using things like tretinoin

Um What's that other one that everybody uses it with Rakan Rakan

the one that makes your lips dry and also benzoyl peroxide. I see that you can get 5% benzoyl peroxide from clicks and a lot

of people have access to it. You, if you're using that, you have to be putting on sunscreen

So what do you need to do? Just make sure that you're wearing a sunscreen that is SPF 30 above

And you're reapplying it every 2 to 3 hours. You need to reapply your sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours because sunscreen breaks down when

you start sweating and some people just simply don't apply enough. So you need to keep reapplying to make sure that you get that maximum

protection. Also, I just wanna say, please do not rely on the SPF in your makeup and your um facial moisturizers

It's simply not enough, but it's really great for layering. So if you got moisturizer with SPF in it

that's your first layer, then you're gonna put actual SPF in it. That's your protection

Then you've got makeup that's got SPF in it and then you got more protection. So it's great for layering but not just using it

on its own. So overall, please wear SPF every day. Yes, even when you're inside the house and yes

even when it's cloudy outside because the U VA rays camp and it's right through the windows and through the clouds

So now I'm gonna be telling you guys about my favorite sunscreens that are black girl friendly that I'm not gonna leave a white cast

because it's 2020. Let us get into the first product. So now I'm gonna be talking about my favorite favorite sunscreen

I used to use the sunscreen every day. I think I've been to five bottles now. Neh Yeah

which is the Derma Opal Moisturizer and sunscreen SPF 30 plus. So I really love the sunscreen guys

I'm sure this is probably like bottle number five or four somewhere there

I, I go through this and this one it's also almost finished. It's like somewhere here it's almost finished

I'm gonna need another one. So this mo this so this sunscreen is great for oily and dry skin

So it is really moisturizing and it applies so nicely you guys

So it's really great for layering. One thing I like is that it gets absorbed into the skin but also simultaneously leaving a hydrating glow

It's just like, man, it's amazing. Also, it is 100% South African black owned

So support, support. Oh guys, I really love the sunscreen. I got put on the other sunscreen by Glim SZ A

Go follow her. She's amazing. She talks about all things beauty. Once I got introduced to the sunscreen

I was like, ok, there are sunscreens out there for us and here it is and it's black owned

Please go support. It is also really affordable. Most sunscreens are expensive

Most sunscreens are above 100. This one is 92 rand. My second favorite um sunscreen is the Nivea Sun UV

Face SPF 50 Shine Control. So I would say this is great for oily skin

not so much dry skin, but they do have one with a Q 10 formulation

My sister uses that one. She has dry skin. She says that one would be better for people with dry skin

So this one is really great for oily skin. This is very hydrating

it gets nicely absorbed into the skin, but it's also matte. So that's why I said this one is really great for oily skin because

it leaves that nice. Ok, well, not really a matte face type of person

But I know most people are and for summer, this is the one and it's hydrating at the same time

So I don't mind if products are matte, if they're hydrating and they're not just taking out all that moisture

it's also really lightweight and you don't feel it when you apply it and it also layers really well because you know

you have to keep layering your sunscreen, it layers really well. Ok. So now I'm gonna be suggesting some sunscreens for people who wear makeup

or people who don't feel like reapplying sunscreen with your fingers and you're out and about

So my first favorite one is the VGUV Protect SPF 50 Skin defense and Visible mist

So I would suggest this for oily and dry skin, but mostly people with oily skin

If you apply this stuff on your skin or on your makeup, you don't feel it. It's like a thin film on top like you

just, you don't feel this thing and if you do apply this on top of your makeup, it doesn't make it greasy and oily

which I truly truly, truly love and it has a nice matte finish which I do like for my makeup or I do like during

the summer time when I don't feel like touching my face and I have to reapply my SPF on my face

I don't know what more to say about it. It's just really nice and lightweight

My second favorite SPF is the body shop skincare defense SPF 30 P A plus plus face mist

So I would recommend this just for dry skin. But if you're an oily skin person who likes that hydrated glow

then this could be for you too. I wouldn't recommend this on your makeup unless you like that hydrated glowy dewy makeup

It's a no from me because it does get really oily. Once you spray it on this product is very

very hydrating. You guys like it is very, very hydrating. It leaves a glow

it leaves that sheen and like I use this in the wintertime because I don't mind looking shiny

Like I love looking shiny if I don't look shiny. Am I doing my skincare routine

Right? So we're now at the end of the video, I never know what to say at the end of the video

So I'm just gonna ask some questions so we can start a discussion down below. No judging guys

We're not here to judge. Hey, we're all here to learn. So I actually wanna know guys

how long were you guys cleansing your skin for? Because when I actually timed myself before I started doing the 62nd rule

I was actually only cleansing my skin for like 15 seconds on a good day like on a good day

Wow. And um please comment down below if there are any skincare topics or um products that you want me to try and

um please put that down below in the comments because I love talking about skincare

Like sure guys, I can talk about skincare all day, ok? All day

I love talking about skincare. So if there's something you want me to discuss, please put that down below

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