It really isn’t shocking to say this but my insecurities about my skin came about in my early teenage years (like it does for most people). I remember asking my mom to buy me Clearasil facewash when we were at a local grocery store and when I finally started wearing makeup I asked for Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation which really did help my oily acne-prone skin for years (most of high school and college). However, my skin transitioned again in my 20’s and I tried so many (SO MANY) cleansers and different types of makeup that I-kid-you-not, I could have opened a small skincare store myself. Finally in my early 30’s I got more serious and found a podcast about a natural skincare company called OSEA.
OSEA Malibu had a specific skincare line for blemish-prone skin and I ordered their starter pack. That was over three years ago now. I have been using the Ocean Cleansing Mudd clarifying cleanser daily ever since. This cleanser is peppermint-y fresh and leaves my face feeling so clean, I can’t imagine going a day without it. Yes, the products are pricey but they also last me about 2-3 months, maybe more if I forget to wash my face twice a day (Kendall, don’t kill me, ha- she’s a stickler about washing your face). But seriously, they are worth every penny and the starter packs are a great way to test out the products without investing too much into them.
After I have cleansed my face I moisturize it. So let’s talk moisturizers, I never thought my skin could love moisturizer but it actually does… in all seasons, in all weather, dry months, and humid months… my Blemish Balm moisturizer is light and absorbent, refreshing and hydrating, not oily at all and balances my skin in a way no other face moisturizer ever has. I can’t say enough good things about it but at risk of sounding like a saleswoman… just know that if you struggle with oily skin, this is the moisturizer for you.
After I cleanse and moisturize my face I immediately follow with these two must-have items from OSEA, their refreshing Sea Minerals Mist or their award winning Hyaluronic Sea Serum. My skin loves the extra drink of hydration and minerals. I may not use these products every single day (like I do for the cleanser and moisturizer) but I definitely love them. My other favorite items are their body lotions. I have two favorites but for completely different reasons. The Ocean Body Lotion is light-weight and absorbent, it is fragrance free and all-around winner in my book for post shower full-body hydration. My other favorite is a little more luxurious and spa-like; the Anti-Aging Body Balm, I definitely use this one when my skin feels exceptionally dry in the winter months. It is silky and smells amazing but you have to make sure to shake it up before using it. Those are my two favorite OSEA body lotions.
I have been pretty loyal to OSEA Malibu and their brand of skincare, purely because I finally found something worth the money that actually works, which is honestly half the battle when it comes to skincare. I’ve come a long way since my adolescent Clearasil days but I have also invested in my skincare and overall health. My diet, movement, and so many other aspects to my health affect my skin but having good consistent skincare is something that I wish for everyone. Including you!
** Please note this is not an ad for OSEA- I am just a fan!
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