Why yes, I do smell like a piña colada

I've always been pretty good to my skin.  My blessed mother started me on facial moisturizers in my early teens and I have keep my face/body slathered in lotions and body butters ever since.  After turning 30, I noticed more and more little lines cropping up along the contours of my face and I was determined to take some action to keep them at bay if I could.  I am comfortable with aging gracefully, but I wasn't going down without a fight.  Being a bit of a thrifty person who avoids chemicals whenever possible, I wasn't about to spend hundreds of dollars on fancy products or more dramatic measures.  I've always believed that our best products come from nature in its least processed form.  So I went forth and researched organic/natural products with a price tag I could live with.  Typically Amazon.com is my go-to for online shopping, but in this case, I found better prices and a subscription program that would keep all my favorite products arriving at my doorstep with perfect regularity on Vitacost.com (not a paid advertisement for them, just love this stuff and want to share it)

My research yielded the following discoveries that lead me to more healthy skin:

• Vitamin C
• Coconut Oil
• Argan Oil

As a former teenager with acne prone skin, I initially balked at the thought of putting oil on my face/body without horribly painful and visible repercussions, but as I learned more and more about the two oils, I started to warm to the idea.  Everyone's skin is different so I suggest doing your own research and experimentation to see what works best for you (age / diet / climate all play their parts).  This particular formula works for me and in my opinion, my skin has never looked or felt better.

So here goes....

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Face: Morning
I use a light facial cleanser that doesn't strip all my moisture away, but if I've actually gotten up to do a workout, it still gets the job done.  
Avalon Organics Hydrating Cleansing Milk Vitamin C

Next, I put several drops of Argan Oil on my face/neck before dabbing on my daily moisturizer.
Acure Argan Oil

Daily Facial Moisturizer (applied after every cleansing, morning and night)
Avalon Organics Rejuvenating Oil-Free Moisturizer Vitamin C

Face: Evening
This is a more recent addition so I'm still testing, but so far, no adverse effects.  I have been using Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes for Sensitive Skin after a workout and/or at night to remove make-up.  They do a great job and don't leave my skin feeling dried out or raw.  Vitacost doesn't sell them, but I can pick them up at a local store or Amazon.

I use a gel cleanser at night (sometimes with my Clairsonic) to remove dirt / oil / makeup at the end of day.
Avalon Organics Refreshing Cleansing Gel Vitamin C

Next, I put several drops of coconut oil on my face/neck before my daily moisturizer.  Its important to note that coconut oil solidifies at close to room temperature, so I bought a small travel size bottle to fill and then I run it under hot water before use.  If you would rather not go to this trouble, you can scoop out a small amount (maybe dime size) and warm it between your hands until it liquefies.  Yes, I smell just like a coconut.  The hubby uses it too so we both smell rather tropical at night.
Vitacost Extra Virgin Certified Organic Coconut Oil

I almost always dab a little of my favorite daily moisturizer to my face after the coconut oil, but even if I don't, I use an eye cream for those crinkly parts we all despise.  You apply by dabbing with your middle or ring finger so that you don't pull the skin.
Reviva Labs Firming Eye Serum with Alpha Lipoic Acid Vitamin C Ester and DMAE No 368 -- 1 fl oz

Body: Morning
I have abandoned most lotion/body butter moisturizers for my skin because it just feels like they don't work for me.  So instead, I am almost 100% coconut oil for the body.  I apply it first thing in the morning while I'm getting ready so that it soaks in before I get dressed.  If the bathroom isn't warm enough after my shower, I run the bottle under warm water.  This stuff smells like a delightful piña colada.  Mmmm piña coladas...
Organic Fiji Virgin Coconut Oil Pineapple

Body: Evening
I apply this version at night to my legs and arms because Lavender is calming and it smells lovely.
Organic Fiji Virgin Coconut Oil Lavender -- 12 fl oz

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Ok, some caveats... Coconut oil will soak into your clothes/sheets if you don't give it enough time to dry.  I like to give it a good 30 minutes if I can and I rub it in good.  At first, I wasn't sure about the dewy nature of my skin after adding oil, but I have come to love it.  I feel like my skin doesn't naturally produce as much oil now so I really don't break out much.  Again, everyone's skin is unique so you have to go with what work for you.  To manage any acne that does crop up, I use the following products with tea tree oil as needed:

Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads

Aura Cacia Cleansing Stick Tea Tree