My Skincare Routine
Hey Everyone!!!
I know its been awhile since my last post and I'm sorry for the delay. I wanted to answer a question I get quite frequently, my skin care routine. I workout a lot sometimes 3x a day, and I am very particular with how I take care of my skin so that I dont break-out from all the sweat. I have to warn you, I do use a few different products but that's because I am showering and washing my face at least 3x a day and at different points in the day my face needs different things.
When I wake up in the morning before my first workout, I like to use a very light cleanser and moisturizer. I use the Mary Kay Velocity Set. It is extremely light and my face absorbs it very quickly. Even when I am sweating like a pig during my am cardio, I dont feel it running off my face or anything. I have been using this since I was a teenager and even though I have added to my skincare routine, I feel like if it aint broke dont fix it ;).
After I work out, whether I am doing cardio or lifting weights, I immediately cleanse my face with a face wipe. An esthetician told me to avoid having my pores clogged with sweat, I should wipe my face immediately with a wipe and this will eliminate any break-outs. I feel like it really helps and since Ive been doing it, my face has been pretty clear. The ones I have been using lately are the Burt's Bees brand and I have been enjoying them. My face actually feels clean after I use them.
At night and after my last workout I use my favorite cleanser and my favorite moisturizer by Chanel. I dont use it in the am, because the moisturizer is pretty thick. I tend to have dry skin because of how much I wash my face and since I have been using it, I have seen a huge improvement and my skin hasnt been dry at all. I absolutely love this set and even though it is a bit pricey, it lasts quite a while and it is definitely worth it!! At night, when I am in the shower (the last time I wash my face), I also use my Clarisonic along with this set. The Clarisonic gets a deeper clean than I can with a rag or my hands. I usually wash my face twice, once without the Clarisonic and the second time with it. Its crazy that there is still dirt and sweat on my face after the first time I wash it.
I also have a few products that I use once a week. Once a week I use the Mary Kay microdermabrasion kit. It has exfoliating beads in it and it feels like it takes off a layer of old skin and leaves me feeling refreshed. I also try to do a mask once a week. My favorite mask right now is Sudden Change Green Tea Mask. As soon as you put it on you feel a cooling sensation and after you take it off your skin feels very moisturized.
Sheri Chanroo Gaskins
'Inspiring and motivating through fashion and fitness.'
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Cardio Circuit
Hey Everyone, I know a lot of people are looking for new workouts to try and here is one. If you dont have access to a gym, arent able to make it because of having kids, or just want a change from your everyday workouts, then this is a great circuit for you. I did this circuit outside in the driveway while my son rode his bike and the only equipment I had was my phone for a timer and a jump rope.
The workout consists of 5 different exercises that consist of one round of the circuit. I did 5 rounds and was drenched.
-First exercise: 2 100 yd sprints
I just used my ipod running app to measure out 100 yd but if you dont have one then it should take you about 20 sec if your are doing a full out sprint to do each sone. After the sprints take a 20 second rest -->
-Second exercise: 1 min of switch lunges
You get in a lunge stance, jump, and then switch legs. Do this as quickly possible. When in the lunge stance make sure your knees arent going over toes. Rest 20 sec after the switch lunges -->
-Third exercise: Jump rope for 1 min
Pretty self explanatory, but jump rope as quick as possible for a min. Rest for 20 sec -->
Stand straight up and drive your knees up as high and quick as possible. Rest for 20 sec -->
I am pretty sure you all have done jumping jacks before, but do them as quick as possible.
Have fun and get your sweat on.
Sheri Chanroo Gaskins
'Inspiring and motivating through fashion and fitness'
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