Dry winter routine
Guide
Most people get better results when hydration fixes half of ‘oiliness’ complaints. To start, try a 3‑step routine for two weeks.
Derms often note that consistency beats potency. To start, patch test every new product.
Why it works
Derms often note that SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
Derms often note that SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, swap to a low‑foaming cleanser.
How to do it
A reliable way to simplify is barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, swap to a low‑foaming cleanser.
If your skin runs reactive, SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, swap to a low‑foaming cleanser.
A reliable way to simplify is SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, swap to a low‑foaming cleanser.
- Pick one cleanser, one moisturizer, one SPF.
- Use them daily for 14 days.
- Layer actives only after your skin is calm.
Real‑life tweak
If you over‑exfoliated, pause actives for 5–7 days and moisturize generously, then restart slowly.
This week’s micro‑goal
- Write down AM/PM routine on a sticky note.
- Set a reminder to reapply SPF at lunch.