In a really crappy mood
Had been raining ever since I got home
Supposed to meet up the gerls for dinner but in the end Koko couldn't make it
Met Mary instead and spent some time outside..
Was complaining to Mary about my recent skin problems..
Since January alot of people started commenting that my face seemed to look darker suddenly
I noticed it too but thought it was a temporary thing..as I usually do not have any problems with my skin
I stopped consuming carbonated drinks & tried to stay out of the sun as much as possible
Yet,now its almost March and everyone has commented the same thing..
Now its gotten me worried.
About the only thing that I have stopped doing now,since I'm so busy,is my usual cleansing/toning/moisturizing routine..but surely that can't be so bad that my skin colour would change rite?
As I was discussing this with Mary,I realised that of late,instead of using my normal moisturizing lotion beneath my make-up..I have been using a small amount of liquid foundation for my base!
Well its Lancome and my mum and I both use it..but my mum's skin is still perfect..
Based on this..I can only come to the conclusion that either the foundation is not right for my skin..OR..the fact that I had repeatedly failed to completely cleanse my face off the foundation & make up has resulted in clogged up skin pores,thus making my complexion darker and duller.I may not have realised the importance of make up removal before..coz I did't use any foundation..but now that I am..its a nightmare!
I have decided to stop using any make up at all for the time being,save for bare essentials..and start using my trusty old moisturizer again..
It really gives me very low morale when I know that my skin should not be looking this way at all!!
I hope I'm in time to reverse the damage..
Sorry for talking so much about this but its really a big matter to me..
Since I like the natural look,its a must for me that my skin is always presentable..WITHOUT the make up.
Good skincare is of utmost importance..cosmetics are just meant to enhance..
So ladies out there..remember..with the wide array of fanciful cosmetics out there..be careful how you use them..
I used to think that I was too thickskin to have any problems using stuff..but prevention is better than cure..
If you are using foundation & stuff make sure they contain SPF..
Will keep you guys updated on my time reversal attempt on my skin!!
This is me,Patricia