Elivia Beaute: Gio Skincare Assessment

Before getting into this, I want to preface that skin care is NOT JUST FOR WOMEN! Men also need to take good care of their skin! Get on it, boys.

Spring is here and it is the perfect time for me to switch up my skincare routine. I’ve really been loving my current winter routine, but with the weather changing, it was time for me to head to Dermafina for a skin assessment! As a teenager, I suffered from acne. I was never really into skincare because I just never knew what I needed to help my skin. Once my acne started clearing up (I would say 17-18 years old), I wanted to make sure that it stayed fresh and healthy so I started looking into skincare routines that would work for my skin. After a few years of trying different things I can happily say that I have relatively good skin (no acne scars at all, very little blackheads). I still have the occasional breakout (probably from eating out #sorrynotsorry) but besides that, my skin is clear. I know I have acne prone, combination skin. There are some days that my skin feels super oily on my cheeks and forehead, and others where it’s totally balanced.

I met with Andrea at Dermafina and we spoke about my skin concerns and areas we felt needed improvement. She suggested a solid yet simple routine with everything she recommended I use to get that bomb skin GLW! Here were her recommendations to be used both morning and night (SPF in the morning only):

1- ZO Skin Health – Dual Action Scrub:

Dual chemical and physical exfoliation gently clears breakouts while leaving skin exceptionally smooth and radiant

2- Vivier – Refreshing Toner:

A mild, alcohol-free toner that gently lifts away dead skin cells, debris, and makeup residue leaving your skin feeling toned and invigorated.

3- SkinMedia – Ultra Sheer Moisturizer:

An oil-free moisturizer with antioxidants and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate oil-prone and sensitive skin types and improves the overall appearance of skin condition.