Silk Naturals

I just wanted to post an update to my skincare regimine and a sincere THANK YOU to Karen for these products!

My skin is finally FINALLY getting to where I want it to be. It's not perfect nor do I expect it to be. But here are the issues I was struggling with before and how far they've come.

1. Oily skin which leans more combo in winter, including oily breakthrough during the day
2. Large pores
3. Acne prone skin including the bane of my existance...blackheads
4. Sensitive Skin
5. Dry patches

So before I go into what I do I want to say that my exfoliation routine may seem excessive, but it's aparently what my skin needs because it works and my uber sensitive skin hasn't been screaming at me. I know it's a lot but it's working and that's what matters.

Here's my routine:

DAY

1. Wash only with dead sea salt disolved in warm water
2. BHA toner (I pour a little in my hands and apply)
3. Green Tea and Aloe Serum
4. Hemp Moisturizer
5. Lip Balm (love the pomegranate)

I know it's recommended to let the serum sink in first before applying the moisturizer but everything works best for me for some reason if I apply one right after the other.

NIGHT

1. Remove eye makeup with pure coconut oil
2. Wash with dead sea salt disolved in warm water
3. Microdermabrasion Cream
4. Green Tea and Aloe Serum
5. Hemp Moisturizer
6. Lip Balm

I usually give my skin a weekend break, only water washing and moisturizing. And yes, I do this daily during the week. I only use a pea size of the Microdermabrasion cream when I do it. One thing about my skin is I've always known I need daily exfoliation and a LOT of it at that. I used to use a clarisonic brush but since doing this I don't have to anymore. My skin normally does better with manual exfoliation but the BHA toner doesn't bother me and has totally gotten rid of most of my blackheads. When I do get one it's only a day or so before it's able to come out. And I've had NO SENSITIVITY ISSUES with any of this.

This coupled with the blur powder and my medium coverage foundation mix means that I've been VERY PLEASED with my skin and how it looks on a daily basis. It's made even better because I no longer get oily breakthrough, or if I do it's very minor! Also my pores have shrunk tremendously!

So my thanks again for these wonderful products...I won't ever be without them again!

Thank you!! I'm thrilled to hear that you found some things that work for you, and your sweetness really made my day.

You're welcome Karen...I meant every word!

rymorg2 wrote: I just wanted to post an update to my skincare regimine and a sincere THANK YOU to Karen for these products!

I agree w/ you rymorg2! Karen really seems to understand crazy, sensitive skin. Most skincare companies put everything but the kitchen sink in their "sensitive" lines making them too strong and rich. For me, less is more. Anytime I've asked a question the reply is upfront and honest.

I would love to see a simple eye serum w/ Vit K!

Thank Karen and SN!

I feel ya Rymorg.

Karen, you really have to see my skin BEFORE I started using SN products. Even my dad wept seeing my skin condition. I used to have clear nice skin with occasional whiteheads. But then I stopped using the products I was using because I felt it was cladded with chemicals, and the harmful ones.
Just right after I stopped my whole regime and opted for the all-natural one, my skin went frantic. At first it went dull, REALLY dull, then I started breaking out REAL BAD. It was so bad that my skin peeled and became raw. It was totally awful.
I went to a dermatologist and undergone a few treatment. My skin calmed down a bit but the damage was severe it seemed there was no fixing to that.

Then, out of desperation, I started to turn my head to SN. Although I finally had to drop the cleanser and cleansing oil due to the shipping cost , but I found the replacements for them that are just as gentle and effective within Asia.

But the serums are not interchangeable. I started religiously with Super Serum and Aloe-Greentea, then Vitamin C-Peptide and Oatmeal, and now the Awesome Sauce and Oatmeal, plus the Microdermabrasion Gel, which totally calmed down my face, healed my skin, slowly but sure fixing the damage and returned my skin to its glowing nature (it's totally glowing and supple now, despite of the harsh wind of the Netherlands). The discoloration are slowly fading but it's heading to baby-smooth now. And I have never experienced anymore breakout ever since. One or two occasional zits everytime of the month, but that's it.

Oh. And not to mention the glory that my lashes are experiencing, thanks to your Eyelash Gel.

And the best of all, it's all natural and with no harmful disgusting preservative. My skin can't thank you enough Karen.

It is great to read about other ladies who have seen their complexions transformed by these products. I must express my gratitude also.
I am allergic/sensitive to talc, silicone, glycerine, soap, petroleum products, and the ubiquitous bismuth oxychloride.
I LOVE makeup, but wearing it used to make my eyes swell and bring me out in a rash. Even the halfway decent mineral products on the market contain bismuth oxycholride - why? $$$$$!!!

My skin has calmed incredibly since I began using SN products. I was developing rosacea in addition to the allergies and that has also been resolved.
I have needed to update my foundation blend a few times as the redness diminished. Now I barely need any coverage at all And I can afford these products!
AND your colors are beautiful!
My hat is off to you and your staff Karen -- for your fabulous products, your kind and helpful staff, and your mindful business practices.
Thank you!

Maeva