I think this quote is very true. My yoga teacher in NYC taught me to watch my thoughts whenever I leave the house.
We always check our image in the mirror, which is fine, but wouldn’t help if we leave with miserable or fearful thoughts.
Good thoughts will make you look beautiful! Inside and out.

I am surprised how often I hear women I work with say things like: “I hate my skin.” Or “My skin looks awful/terrible…” etc.
Everyone has bad skin days, stressful days, or a flu from time to time, but there is no need to be that tough on yourself.
Have you ever noticed how your skin changes, when you are stressed, or ill?
I can tell the difference in my own skin straight away.

You can enhance your skin with makeup and enjoy and experiment with it.
Makeup can transform you, and of course you can cover uneven skin tone, blemishes and dark circles
with the right products and techniques.
I love makeup, I love my job. It’s so creative and versatile, and constantly inspiring.
I see makeup as a fun celebration of your own beauty, an artistic tool that can enhance your unique beauty.
I wish I could teach women in my makeup classes and makeovers how to love their skin more.
And to understand what an important and fantastic organ it really is.

Watch your thoughts! Love the skin you live in.

I have always had really sensitive skin, that’s why I have to protect it really well.
Especially now during my make up artistry study, it has to face the extra stress of several full make up applications a day.
While I am improving my skills and enjoying the progress and challenge, my skin does not like it at all.
Since I have been trained in skincare and cosmetology for many years now I felt it’s time to share some secrets.
To keep the glow and the skin healthy under extreme conditions here are my skin saving tips for you:

Keep your skin care routine simple! Less is more.
Here are my 7 steps to a healthy and happy skin:

1. invest in a very good extra mild cleanser

Use this cleanser EVERY night before bed.
I am using EVE LOM cleanser, that removes all make-up including waterproof mascaras, gently exfoliates for a healthy glow,
and tones the skin all using a posh little muslin cloth.
The skin feels clean and soft and even my dry skin doesn’t feel tight afterwards.
Friends of mine that were suffering from acne helped this cleanser as well, it works.
A plus is the procedure which includes a relaxing face massage that improved the functions of my skin BIG TIME.

2. invest in a good moisturizer.

If your skin is sensitive stay away from all “active” ingredients.
What really helps my extra dry skin in winter is EVE LOM TLC cream. An extra thick cream that is great as overnight treatment and doubles as rich eyecream as well.
I also like Caudalie Vinosourse Riche which is great under make up because it doesn’t feel greasy, while keep my skin moist all day. A good moisturizer is key to a good make up.
If your skin is oily don’t apply too much moisturizer, “listen” to your skin and only apply where you are feeling dehydrated.

3. Wear an SPF during the day. Either in your daily moisturizer or your foundation.

I don’t burn easily at all, but the skin will still get damaged if exposed to the sunlight EVEN WITHOUT BURNING and the long time results are pre mature ageing and pigmentation/age spots.

4. Apply a cleansing/balancing Mask once a week.
Clay masks and dead sea salt masks work best they will give you a deep but gentle cleanse.

5. Treat your neck and decollete like your face,
NOT like your body. Use your moisturizer here as well.

6. Take care of your hands:
Apply a rich hand cream over night, and one with SPF during the day.
Hands will otherwise show signs of pre mature ageing.

7. Thermal Water Spray
Always a carry a thermal water face spritz to calm down redness, refresh the skin in summer or to set make up.
Great ones are by Vichy or La Roche Posay, while Evian is a great option when you are on a budget.

This is my basic routine. I hope it will help you as well.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions.