Winter can be brutal on the skin. Volleying between the blast of dry heat indoors, cold wind, hot showers, etc... dries out my face, rendering it ashy. Rich oils and moisturizers help, but they are so much more effective after exfoliation. While I love daily mechanical exfoliating (eg, konjac sponges, Foreo cleansing brush, hot cloth cleansing...), a gentle chemical peel can be incredibly effective at whisking away complexion dulling debris.
This mask is wonderfully effective at restoring the glow, and in just a few minutes. Fruit enzymes, including papaya, tingle on the skin as they dissolve dead skin cells. The difference after rinsing it off is impressive; skin looks fresher, tighter and healthier. A wallet-friendly must buy, this–and their plain argan oil– are my favorite of Acure's products.
Cocofloss
I love the daily ritual of washing my face, dabbing on perfume oil, applying sunscreen etc... But relishing the act of self care never extended to dental hygiene, it was a means to an end. That is, until I came across this delightful little box.
What's unique here isn't just the strawberry flavor and scent (it also comes in coconut and orange), but the floss is also coated in coconut oil (naturally antibacterial!). While it easily slips between teeth, it has a ropey texture that does a thorough job cleaning. I even grabbed a second box to keep at work, hoping to capitalize on my newfound zeal for flossing and reverse the budding cavity my dentist spotted at my last check up.
