THE NIGHT BEFORE:
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate:
It is extremely important to drink a lot of water the day before your big show because you need to be hydrated and prepared to be running around and sweating a lot. Also, I drink about 2 cups of spearmint tea per day about a month before because I feel it helps clear up my skin.
Skincare/Body Care:
I have tried many skincare routines because I used to have acne prone combination to oily skin, but recently my skin has been feeling really dry so I had to come up with a new skincare routine, and I think I have found one that works for me.
Remove Makeup: I like to remove my makeup right before I shower. I like to use the apiece Aloe Vera cleansing wipes then I go in with the Tatcha Pure one step camellia cleansing oil because it doesn't dry out my skin and it feels really clean after I use it.
Shower: I like to shower the night before so that I'm not running around trying to shower the day of the show. I like to wash my hair with the OGX Coconut milk shampoo. I only use shampoo that day because my hair is very slippery, and my hair cannot be slippery for the show because I need to put a lot of headpieces and they need to stay. Then I use the Dove pomegranate bar soap for my body. It smells really nice, and its feels nice on my skin. To shave my legs I like to use the Cetaphil cleanser and the Venus spa razor because they make my skin feel nice and smooth.
Body Care: After I shower I need to moisturize my skin as soon as possible. I suffer from eczema so my skin can get extremely dry and itchy. I need to use creams that don't have any scents and are thick enough to keep my skin hydrated. My all time favorite cream is the Cetaphil moisturizing cream. I have been using it for many years, and it really helps control my dry skin.
Mask: For a mask I love to use honey and then I take a flaxseed oil supplement as well as a vitamin E oil supplement, and puncture them so that I can mix them with the honey. I leave it on for about 30 minutes, and when I rinse it off I feel really nice and soft.
Moisturizer: To moisturize my skin I just mix the vitamin E oil and flaxseed oil together, and apply it all over my skin.
Wax/Tweeze/Shave: For my eyebrows I make sure to tweeze them and wax them the night before so that I don't have any red bumps in the morning. I also wax my upper lip, and shave my legs. If you have never waxed before make sure you go to a professional because if you do it yourself you may do it wrong and the day of the show you will not look as flawless as you expected.
Nails: For my dance group we are required to do our nails red so I make sure that I do my toenails and hand nails. My favorite nail polish to use is the O.P.I The Thrill of Brazil because its a true red color and it doesn't chip like other nail polishes out there.
The day of the show can be a little hectic with trying to get everything ready and in the car, but I think I've got a pretty good routine down so that my skin is well prepped before make up.
Hydrate: I also drink a lot of water the morning of the show, but I make sure not to drink too much right before because there won't be any bathroom breaks for a while.
Cleanse: The day of the show I wash my face with the same honey mask I used the night before.
Tone: As a toner I use the Tatcha Essence Water. I like it because it's not drying on my face so its perfect.
Serum: As a serum I like to use the Tatcha Camelia Oil because it keeps the dry areas away and it doesn't break me out.
Moisturizer: For moisturizer I like to use the Tatcha water cream because it is hydrating and it is also an anti-wrinkle cream, and the First Aid Beauty for dry patches that I may have.
Once I finish all of these steps, and am ready for makeup. If you would like to see how I apply my makeup just leave a comment, and I will make sure I make a video on it. Hope you enjoyed this post.
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