Treat Yo'self! Horse Girl Budget Beauty Hacks

We always have time, all the money (we can afford) and love for our fur babies. What if I told you, it was time to treat yo’self and it won’t break the bank?

Is your skin feeling tired, dehydrated, unloved and a little yuckie from all the horse chores? Well, I am here to help you out on that and share some of the products/regime I use. OK, I hear you are saying there are heaps of people out there on Insta, TikTok and all the modern apps, why would I get any benefit from reading this?

Some background on me… I am in my 40s, work for a global IT company (yep, I’m a nerd), have had my fair share of crappy skin conditions (and I’m still not perfect), spend lots of time with my horses (but I am no dressage diva)… what I am trying to tell you is I am no social influencer but a genuine, down-to-earth horsey gal who lives in the drier regions of Australia. And my skin cops a beating! I also realised that when you get to my age, you don’t care about promoting things to “make it big”. There is no ego, but a genuine care for sharing what I have found works. Now I know, no two people are the same, however, I would like to think I can help you find some TLC time for you with a budget in mind.

Here is the routine I use and the various products (with links). Now I know everyone may have different times for showering so have created a separate section for body TLC for when you shower. 😊

AM Routine

1. Cleanse – La Roche Posay Effaclar H Iso Biome Soothing Cleansing Cream

2. Anti-Age – The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%

3. Brighten – The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% [Vitamin C]

4. Nourish & Smooth – The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%

5. Protect – La Roche Posay Athelios Ultra SPF50+ Face Sunscreen for Dry Skin

PM Routine

1. Remove Make-up – La Roche Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-up Remover

2. Cleanse – La Roche Posay Effaclar H Iso Biome Soothing Cleansing Cream

3. Tone – The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

4. Prepare – The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum

5. Refresh – The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

   • Spot treatments for breakouts – The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2%

6. Nourish – The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

Body Routine (Whenever You Are in the Shower)

1. Wash – Mario Badescu AHA Botanical Body Soap [foams up with a loofah] OR Frank Body Ceramide Barrier Body Wash

2. Scrub

   • Bumpy/Acne Prone Skin – Frank Body Glycolic Body Scrub

   • Dehydrated Skin – Frank Body Rosehip Body Scrub and Cleanser

   • Red/Inflamed Skin – Frank Body Niacinamide Body Scrub

3. Nourish

   • Bumpy/Acne Prone Skin – Frank Body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion

   • Dehydrated Skin – Frank Body Barrier Body Creme

   • Red/Inflamed Skin – Frank Body Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum

Weekly Care

If you feel like being a fancy pants, you can try what I try to do, every Friday night. I do this on a Friday as it helps my body and mind start the "weekend feels" and end the week by relaxing. Here's the additional TLC you can do for a FriYay TLC:

1. Complete usual PM routine, steps 1 to 4 only

2. Microneedle

3. Complete usual PM routine, steps 5 to 6

4. Red Light Therapy

5. Drink some water or a nice green tea

Saddle Ouchies Down There

Young, mid or older people riding horses can sometimes find it gets dry or uncomfortable "down there". I have stubmled across a little miracle in a bottle (well, tube) that has all but banished those issues for me. Give this a try:

1. Premax Chamois Cream for Women

TLC Feels

I hope this can help you save time and money for yourself and help show you that you can take care of your own skin and help with some self-love.

I'm keen to hear what other "remedies" or products you have found worked for you. Let me know in the comments. Or if you end up trying any of the products I mention above and how it went for you - please comment too! I know everyone has different skin/hormonal situations, and so it may take a bit of tweaking to get your natural glow and what works for you! Looking forward to hearing all about it.