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The Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil has been one of the most talked about oil products in the past several years.  As someone with combination/oily skin, I was very hesitant about applying an oil to my skin, however after doing some research, I decided to give it a try and my skin is so glad that I did.  I have used this product for about three years and it is one of my "holy grail" products.  Face oils typically sit on the surface of the skin, focusing on repairing the topmost layer of the skin and promoting the absorption of other water-based skin care products applied beneath it. The Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil is described as a "next-generation retinol oil that boosts the look and feel of skin plumpness, while improving the appearance of wrinkles, redness, and pores for visibly younger-looking skin." It contains hydroxypinacolone retinoate, which is the trans-retinol ester of retinoic acid and is gentler and less irritating than many other

During the past week, I have used the  Quality 1st All In One Sheet Mask - Moisture .  Quality 1st is a Japanese sheet mask brand available in many drugstores throughout Japan.  They have a variety of different sheet masks including, Moisture, Premium, White, and many others. I picked up the Moisture sheet masks while in Japan (they are also available on Amazon.com).  They are so affordable - there are 7 masks in one resealable pouch for only 330 yen.  Considering their price, these masks are amazing!  Upon first opening the package, these masks are made of a thick cotton material - definitely thicker and more sturdy than the LuLuLun sheet masks.  While they are not the softest masks, they do adhere well to your skin.  I could still do things around my home without this mask slipping off.  These masks have a light citrus/herbal scent - very refreshing when used in the morning.  This mask has great, natural ingredients including silk protein, sodium hyaluronate, soybean extract, ch

Washing your face - this is something that we all do every morning and evening.  It seems very simple, but here are a few tips to ensure that you're getting the most out of each time you wash your face. First of all, water temperature is important - try to use lukewarm water.  Lukewarm water helps to open the pores and remove the dirt from our skin.  But hotter is not better!  If the water temperature is too hot, this can lead to dilation of your skin's delicate blood vessels, cause breakage of tissue, and dehydrate your skin. Oftentimes people wash their faces too quickly!  Especially in the mornings, we are all in a rush to get ready and head out the door to work, but your face cleanser can only remove dirt from your skin if you allow it the time to do so.  It takes about 30 seconds to wash your face effectively.  Use your fingertips to gently massage your cleanser into your skin in circular motions, focusing on your T-zone or areas that you are particularly oily - harsh

Green tea, which is derived from Camellia sinensis , is one of the most discussed "superfoods" as it is filled with antioxidants and nutrients and has numerous health benefits for both inside our bodies and out.  Scientific studies have demonstrated that the antioxidants in green tea, including polyphenols such as Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, can help to protect your skin from UV rays and pollutants, as well as reduce the free radicals that contribute to cell aging.   Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG is a type of polyphenol antioxidant (also known as a catechin), which is very abundant in teas with green tea having the highest concentration of EGCG in comparison to black tea and white tea.  In addition to its anti-aging skin benefits for firming and tightening the skin, studies have shown EGCG is also effective against acne by modulating pathways and suppressing the NF-kB pathway, which contributes to inflammation.  Green tea also contains tannins, which are respons