Hey Babies!!!
It's been quite some time since I've been active here. For some reason, my blog and twitter are the two social media outlets that I always seem to completely forget about. I genuinely do love to write and want to make it a priority to post here more often, like before. As for twitter, well, I think I'll pass - no offense you cute little blue bird.. or is it white?
Any who, today let's kick off the upcoming season with my Fall Night Time Routine or "Get UnReady With Me". I posted a video on my YouTube channel sharing my routine which includes both what I do on a nightly basis as well as a few extra steps that I add in on Friday nights as part of a weekly at-home pamper-yourself spa-night type-thing... What a mouthful!
I want to talk a little more in depth about some of the products I shared with you guys in the video. Also there's a huge $100 giveaway as part of this post as well - more deets on that in a bit!
I mentioned in the video that I have these weird tiny bumps that I've had for as long of my life as I can remember and they never seem to go away. I vaguely remember my mom taking me to a dermatologist when I was younger and subsequently applying some special cream or moisturizer that they prescribed. I was too young to really remember many details but I do remember my mom putting it on me after showers and it was a plain unscented white cream with a similar consistency as the AmLactin line. Now if it was the same brand, a different brand, or if the brand I used as a little girl still exists (it's been quite some many many years since then), I'm not sure. What I do know is that the similarities jogged my memories and made me instantly feel a type of connection to the brand - super weird I know but it was a comforting thought.
Now as an adult I've learned that those bumps have a name: Keratosis Pilaris. This affects about 40% of the adult population, which is a huge amount! Some people get little bumps, like me, while others can get dry or rough patches. It can happen at any age but thankfully it generally is not itchy or painful. I've never felt any type of discomfort from my bumps.
I have however felt self conscious at times, especially dating or starting a new relationship, if my guy goes to touch or grab my arm I always wonder what he's thinking or if he feels the bumps. At least now I can put a name to it if the conversation ever comes up. I also feel better knowing it's a fairly common and completely normal thing. KP is caused simply by a buildup of keratin. There's really no specific reason why the keratin builds up, it just happens sometimes and having dry skin can make the patches worse. There's also no cure for KP but once again, keeping your skin well moisturized can help the condition.
Before I even learned about KP I always knew I had dry or sometimes severely dry skin, depending on the weather and seasons. I always have to gravitate towards products that will give me the proper hydration I need. The entire AmLactin skin care line, as well as the other products in my fall night time routine video are great for dry skin.
 |
| Find this product [HERE] |
 |
| Find this product [HERE] |
As the weather gets colder and we move more into winter I'll be transitioning to the AmLactin ultra body cream or the "purple one" as I like to refer to it. This one is also fragrance free and absorbs super quickly into the skin. It's targeted toward helping to heal severely dry areas. For those who get severe dry patches from KP this is a great option.
 |
| Find this product [HERE] |
I also showed you guys the AmLactin foot cream in the video. I la la la love this stuff!! It's great for helping to prevent splits and cracks and it also helps smooth calluses. My heels especially get really cracked if I don't regularly give my feet some TLC. Just like the other products this one is fragrance free and dries quickly - considering it's going on my feet that makes me especially happy. Who wants greasy feet? I'm clumsy enough all on my own without slipping and sliding around as I try to moisturize my feet.
To learn more about the brand check out their website and FaceBook page.
There's also a great video on the AmLactin YouTube page that explains how exactly lactic acid works better than I ever could. To check out their video click [HERE]
Giveaway Info (yay!):
Would you like to try AmLactin Skin Care for FREE? Follow these steps to enter my Smooth Skin Giveaway:
1. Visit AmLactin's website and look at each product.
2. In the comments section below, tell me about your experience with KP AND provide a link to the product you'd most like to try by September 25, 2016 to enter.
On September 26, 2016, I will randomly pick 1 commenter to receive $100 worth of AmLactin products!
*Giveaway is open to United States residents only. Product and shipping provided by AmLactin Skin Care.
Thanks for hanging out with me today. I'll see you guys soon with a new post on here. There will also be a 2 new videos on my YouTube channel this week on Wednesday and Friday so check that out and subscribe so you don't miss it.
Happy Monday dolls!
xoxo,
Rocio
Full Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by AmLactin. They were also kind enough to sponsor the giveaway so that one of you can win and try some products as well! All opinions shared are my own, as well as my personal experiences with KP and how I've dealt with it through out my life.
Uncover smooth, radiant skin with AmLactin Alpha-Hydroxy Skin Care. Its unique exfoliating and hydrating alpha-hydroxy therapy gently removes dead skin cells to reveal soft, hydrated skin. It’s the difference between skin care and skin therapy. AmLactin moisturizers are available on Amazon.com and at your local Target, CVS, Walgreens, Costco, Walmart and Rite Aid.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of AmLactin Skin Care. The opinions and text are all mine.
