Note: I’ve decided to add a feature which I’m hoping to do weekly. I’m calling it “Friday Favorites.” I’ll be sharing some of the items I buy and use in my everyday life. Hope you enjoy. And thanks for stopping by.

Today’s “Friday Favorites” are a selection of my every day skin care routine. A few years ago I discovered Origins. I’ll say this, I absolutely LOVE Origins. I use them primarily for cleansing and moisturizing.

Checks and Balances: This is a face wash and is for combination skin. Although my skin tends to be on the oily side, I’ve found this wash to do the trick without drying out my skin. This is a great product. I use it morning and night. But don’t fret, if your skin is oily or dry, Origins has a face wash for you. The best part is if you are not sure which one is right for you, simply ask for a sample and the folks at Origins will be glad to give you one.

Modern Friction: In my humble opinion, this is the best. It exfoliates your skin and leaves it unbelievably smooth. In fact, the description on the bottle calls it “Nature’s gentle dermabrasion.”  I have been using this product for a number of years and can honestly say I cannot live without it. Although the instructions say to use it two to three times per week, the beauty consultants at Origins have told me it can be used every day – it just depends on your skin. And did I mention there is also a Modern Friction for the body? Again, it is incredible!

Out of Trouble: I’ve just discovered this. I stopped by the Origins store this past weekend and took advantage of the mini-facial they were offering. The consultant used this mask on me. It’s billed as a “10-minute mask to rescue problem skin.” If your skin is oily and you are having break-outs, then try this mask. Once you have it on your face, you will instantly notice the Camphor penetrating your senses. Once removed, you can feel the difference on your skin.

Starting Over: I finish my daily facial ritual with this moisturizer which contains mimosa. It comes in both a regular and oil-free version.  It’s great and is not heavy like some moisturizers. The best part is that a little goes a long way.

I could go on about all the other products I use from Origins, but these are just a few that I really like.

Just remember, if you’re not sure about a product you can always ask for a sample. And the beauty consultants are always ready to give you a mini-facial and explain the products.