Caroline Hirrons Routine

[PretzelPrincess]

I need help with my skin ?? I've just had DS1 3 months ago and DS1 was born 13 months before him. Pregnancy and hormones has taken its toll and my skin looks tired, congested and dull. It's oily so makeup just slides off and I don't have spots but do have little bumps under the service ??
I don't even know where to start product and routine wise. Please suggest a starting point?

Her cheat sheet routine is a good place to start, but basically you want: a hot cloth style cleanser, then double cleanse, an acid toner, possibly a 'normal' toner too, serum and moisturiser.
Those are the basics. You can add more serums and special treatments like acid peels as you feel you need them.

If you have hours and a notebook check out the Amazing Faces threads. Think there are 2.

What is an acid toner?

Something like pixi glow is an acid toner. Essentially a toner with some form of glycolic or salicylic acid in. It's a chemical exfoliant

Yes, don't be put off by the name. It's certainly what's made the biggest difference to my skin.
You can get cheap as chips ones. The Boots Time Delay toner is one, and I started with is Olay Anti Wrinkle. (None of them actually say 'acid toner'iyswim!)

If your skin is oilier salicylic is best, drier- glycolic.

CH's advice on spending more on serum and less on moisturiser was a good tip for me. Try Deciem's Hylamide for a really good serum. Reasonably priced and you can get it in Boots. Was highly recommended by CH and the Amazing Faces threads on here.