So I wrote a book......
Okay. Not a real book but an e-book. Does that still qualify? Should I now call myself an author?
It is interesting what one can do when they decide that ‘I can’t do it’ or ‘I don’t know if I can do it’ is not going fuel one’s actions. I have been writing simple skincare routine guides for clients, friends, and family for some years now. Not because I know everything there is to know about skincare but because I am a makeup artist who loves skin and loves to remain in a state of learning. Writing these guides has not only allowed me to really help those who have asked for my guidance but have kept me accountable. I stay learning because I HAVE to know my stuff! People depend on me!
So when you keep learning and keep teaching, it is sort of inevitable that a book should appear somewhere in the mix. The ‘Finer Details’ was inspired by the slightly frustrating question, ‘what products will work for me?’ Such a loaded question! The skincare market is vast and now that skincare is a ‘trend’, you could find a new skincare blogger/influencer/tester (so many descriptions and a discussion for another day!) every day if you wanted. And even though this question is very valid, (after all, we all want to know what really works!) I thought maybe we could ask ourselves a different question, ‘what habits can I form to support my skincare routine?’ I believe the habits we form around our skincare are integral to making sure we give our products and our skin the best situation for them to do their magic. It is a little like the statement that personal trainers use, ‘You can’t outrun a bad diet’ (which is very true by the way). No amount of skincare (products and money spent on said products) can stop the consequences of bad skin habits.
‘The Finer Details’ is an informative guide full of tips that I have tried and tested over the years and I am proud to say, they all work! Regardless of skin type, skincare products, and budget, ‘The Finer Details’ is definitely worth a read for the skincare lover of today. Products may change but your core skincare habits will be with you for life. So learn some really good ones!
PS: The book is going to release in December. The next blog post will have full details of the launch and the pre-launch sale of the book! So excited!
PSS: Thank you so much for supporting ‘The Finer Details’. It was a genuine labor of love and knowledge poured from my skincare journey and hopefully into yours. If you purchase it, I would love to hear your thoughts! Please feel free to email me at ijeoma@skinbyij.com
PSSS: I have not included tips such as ‘not going to bed with makeup on’ or ‘stay hydrated’. We are surely past that! Aren’t we?