The Best Beauty Hacks of 2023
With the new year approaching, many of us are thinking of ways to step into January to improve certain areas of our lives. As I think back on 2023 and the products and tools I’ve tested and researched, the below list of products stand out as the best beauty hacks of 2023.
BEAUTY
For acne prone skin. These are a mix of my all time favorites and some great new finds.
Epionce Lytic Cleanser
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/epionce
I have a few cleansers that I trust and switch up regularly, but this is my all time favorite. My skin feels extra clean and blemish free without being stripped.
The Ordinary Charcoal Mask
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/theordinarymask
I have used masks several times a week for over 30 years. I’ve been using this one for the last few years and it’s my go-to because it’s quick, easy and works at managing blemishes and congestion. The two main actives are charcoal and salicylic acid which are great for clearing the pore lining.
ORG Peel Off Face Cleanser
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/ORGmineralpeel
This is my favorite enzyme peel, I have used it for years. It does such a nice job clearing away the dull layer of skin. You do need to be careful not to use it too often, as it’s strong enough to compromise your skin barrier. One-two times a week should be sufficient to do the trick.
Drmtlgy Tingl exfoliating pads
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/tingl
While I do like Paula’s Choice and still use it regularly, this is a bit more aggressive when you need something extra for stubborn or chronic pore congestion. I use this after the ORG peel once a week in the evening and then layer on a nice moisturizer. The combination creates a noticeably smooth, clear canvas the next morning.
Jan Marini Skin Research Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/Janmarinibodyscrub
I don’t know about you, but I’m so focused on my face that I sometimes neglect the rest of my body. This is an excellent exfoliation for the body that uses glycolic acid combined with exfoliating beads and moisturizing extracts that leaves your skin silky smooth while clearing up body acne.
Snail Mucin
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/snailmucin
Ok, hear me out here. There have actually been countless non-biased clinical studies done on the effectiveness of snail mucin, including computer analysis to objectively measure the effectiveness of snail mucin. The price point is so reasonable too.
Anti-aging – Best Beauty Hacks!
The following are the most effective DIY treatments for anti-aging, especially if you combine them into a consistent routine. Doing a microneedle and a chemical peel once a month, alternating every 2 weeks – so microneedle on day 1 and 2 weeks later do a chemical peel, then 2 weeks later do another microneedle, etc. Add the light therapy in per the manufacturer’s recommendations, and install water filters on your sink and shower to protect your hair and skin from the damaging effects of contaminants.
DIY: Chemical Peels
If chemical peels are new to you, they are very effective for treating skin’s tone and texture, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and so much more. Spotlight on Platinum Skin Care– learn how to do professional grade chemical peels in the comfort of your own home. Jennifer has so much comprehensive information and training on her site, you’ll feel confident in no time, and your wallet will thank you! Check them out here: Platinum Skin Care
DIY: Microneedling
While you do need to be careful with microneedling, you don’t need to be intimidated by it. You can find a step by step protocol on how to microneedle here: How to Microneedle and the top microneedling pens here: Best Microneedles for at home use . Microneedling creates micro injuries that triggers your body’s healing response to produce more collagen.
Here’s more information on the science and benefits of microneedling:
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/benefits-of-microneedling/
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/types-of-micrneedling/
https://bestbeautyhacks.com/the-science-behind-microneedling/
DIY: Light Therapy
Yes, there are a lot of light therapy masks out there to choose from. But this is one of the few that is FDA- approved, has all 5 beneficial light therapies and the only mask that comes with an app to customize your treatment. Light therapies treat sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, skin tone, acne and inflammation. You can check it out here: Light Therapy Mask
Water filter
I can not stress enough the importance of clean water for your hair and skin. I only realized this myself in the last year when I moved states and couldn’t figure out why my skin looked worse than ever and none of my normal artillery was working. And my hair became so damaged that it was actually too fragile to have any processes at a salon. There are many water filters on the market, but they are not all the same. Most remove chlorine and other contaminants, but you need one that removes both chlorine and calcium carbonate, which causes more damage than chlorine. Below are the water filters I recommend:
Water filter for your sink: Qurify Water Filter
Water filter for your shower: https://bestbeautyhacks.com/joliefilter
WELLNESS
Kauai Farmacy
I’ve been a customer for years and I love everything about this company, from their mission to their natural and effective products. They have a surprisingly extensive product line from their 4 acre farm in Kauai – from salves for joint and muscle pain to tinctures and teas. You can find them here: https://shop.kauaifarmacy.com/
Intelligent Change – 5 Minute Journal
I am not someone who journals on my own. I know the benefits of it, but it is still a struggle for me. The 5 minute journal makes it so easy! I love the thought provoking daily quotes, the commitment you make to yourself and the easy format of this journal. Intelligent Change has several other great journals and products too, all geared toward gratitude and growth. You can find out more here: Intelligent Change – Tools to Positively Change Your Life
Wishing you all the best as we look forward to all the opportunities and potential of a new year!
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