Back to the Basics

When I turned 10, my mom "taught" me how to take care of my skin. She has always used Pond's Cold Cream, followed by Pond's Moisturizing Cream. She bought me my own jars, and also a set to keep at my dad's house, and with that, I began to partake in the skincare ritual of both my mother and grandmother. A few years later, Clean & Clear became all the rage. I left the days of Pond's behind me, and ventured into "teenager-dom" - clean, clear, and under control. From there, I've used many different types of skin care products, most recently Cetaphil, which is great....in the Summer*.

In Winter, or at least when you live in hell the tundra, like me, your skin might get dry. I exercise 5-6 days a week, so I'm always trying to keep my face clean, and wash it often. This Winter, my skin has gotten really really dry. I had to switch from MAC Studiofix, to some other MAC foundation (name is escaping me, because I've used nothing but Studiofix for 10 years) that is more moisturizing. I've tried using extra moisturizer at night and in the morning. Nothing has helped.

I was at Target this weekend, and it hit me....Pond's! My mother has beautiful skin, and she looks much younger than her 35 years, wink wink. So I bought the two Pond's products I never should have abandoned all those years ago:

My skin is already looking and feeling better! Not to mention, cold cream really removes makeup. There is no residue makeup left, and my skin is so soft and so moisturized! My mother has had it right all along! I should never have been swayed by Clean & Clear and their witty advertising, or Biore and those little pore strips! Oh no, Pond's is where it's at, ladies, and it's been working forever! Cold Cream was created in the 2nd Century! As Martha would say, "It's a good thing", and the two jars were under $10. Best $10 I've spent in a long time!

*My dermatologist and I both swear by Cetaphil! I love it, and when it's not so cold and dry outside and in my house, despite my humidifier, I'll certainly start using it again. However, the Pond's will remain in my cabinet for nighttime use, and if my skin starts to act up again.

*EDITED TO ADD*

Pond's did not sponsor this post. This is just my opinion on what I think is a great product. Pond's, if you'd like to sponsor this post with a giveaway, email me! ;)

Also, a reader asked how to use these creams, or at least how I use them. I start with the cold cream, rub in on my face and neck with my fingers, and leave it on a minute or two. Then is wipe it off with a tissue. You can also rinse it off with a warm wash cloth. I then lather on the moisturizing cream. During the day I use less and also use my Oil of Olay cream with SPF 15. At night I lather it on.