I know what you’re thinking – why am I talking about such a strange topic tonight as I never really cover this kind of thing, but I thought I would let everybody in on a little routine and secret of mine only a few people know about. Also I have decided to learn a little more on the editing side of things, I am enjoying giving my blog more attention at the moment.

ALSO – I hope you all like the new theme! I got my own original domain! Yay! I know my blog is just for fun, but it makes me smile a lil having the full website name at the top.

Moving on.

Soft, Sensational, Skin.

I am not even writing about facial skin, I am talking about all over.

This post is just as much for lads as it is for ladies, silly season is upon us – therefore we have got to keep ourselves in tip top and soft condition if we are going to impress this holiday season. The weather is colder too so there is no harm in making that extra bit of effort with your skin, the extra few minutes will be worth it.

As always, I have slipped in a sweet word at the end so try to stick around.

This may come across as a humble brag (which it isn’t the intention) but usually on nights out or even when I am just chilling with my friends, my arm may just brush past theirs and I would get told how soft I am.

Follow this routine and I promise, you will feel so damn good it will be hard to not keep up with it.

Three simple steps – Shower, Moisturise and Repeat weekly.

1. Shower.

Quite self-explanatory. Strip down, step in and blast up the music.

Once you get your own little shower routine started, use these gloves that I have attached below, you can purchase them in ‘Pennys’ for cheap as chips or even your nearest pharmacy.

You can use a loofa but for best results, use the gloves.

Exfoliation is when we remove dry/dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and this not only helps many skin problems, it also increases blood circulation – which in turn helps you to achieve healthy and glowing skin.

Shaving is optional, my preference would be to shave as I feel it gives peak results and removes everything from the skin but honestly, the skin can still feel soft as this routine is for all over the body.

We repeat again with the gloves and exfoliate after shaving, I mean you do not have to go tough on the skin, just lightly as I noticed when I scrubbed before and after, my skin was extra smooth and soft, I knew that once again I found another staple in my shower routine. For several months now, I have been exfoliating before and after shaving. My skin has felt better than ever and has had a natural shine too.

Turn to cold water, this closes the pores.

You should always finish your shower with cold water as it has many benefits; it improves immunity, blood circulation and accelerates metabolism. These only touch base on how cold and water has different benefits in the shower.

2) Moisturise.

Step out of the shower, pat yourself down, then get yourself some moisturiser and slap some on.

Now, we all have our favourites.

These are some of mine and the exact brands I use. Granted, this is all depending on if I am tanning etc, I may use these different moisturisers based on how dry my skin may be that day too.

3) Repeat.

You should do this routine once – twice a week and not just when you are preparing yourself for a night out.

I usually moisturise twice a day even, but I do have dry skin, so you might not need to as much as me but give it a go and I promise you will see results and feel them too.

I will just leave this here, but there is no better feeling than a soft skin routine and fresh bed sheets.

On the topic of it being silly season – of course it is priority to take care of yourself and keep you on track, but it is also that time of year when the evenings become darker, assignments and deadlines creep in, gifts are to be bought and bills are approaching.

People are also at this happy time reminded of the not so happy year they may have had or are just missing past loved ones.

So please; check in on your friends. Check in on your elderly neighbours, family members and those people you feel are just doing their own thing, but you never know who would appreciate some effort from you this November / December time.

Always keeping it real with the love,

Alisha x

Credit to links – http://images.beautyandmakeupmatters.com/2014/03/The-Body-Shop-Exfoliation-Pink-Gloves-640×480.jpg 

Cream number 1 – http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iw0AAOSwQTVWCoWL/s-l300.jpg

Cream number 2 – https://www.smallflower.com/prodimages/5286-D

Cream number 3 –https://beautifulbuns.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/vaseline-intensive-spray-moisturiser.jpg