Exfoliation without irritation
Guide
If your skin runs reactive, barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, try a 3‑step routine for two weeks.
Derms often note that fewer actives outperform a crowded shelf. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
Why it works
Most people get better results when fewer actives outperform a crowded shelf. To start, swap to a low‑foaming cleanser.
Most people get better results when barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, try a 3‑step routine for two weeks.
How to do it
Most people get better results when consistency beats potency. To start, patch test every new product.
A reliable way to simplify is hydration fixes half of ‘oiliness’ complaints. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
Most people get better results when barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
- Pick one cleanser, one moisturizer, one SPF.
- Use them daily for 14 days.
- Layer actives only after your skin is calm.
Quick routine template
AM: Cleanser → Vitamin C (optional) → Moisturizer → SPF. PM: Cleanser → Retinoid (2–3x/wk) → Moisturizer.
This week’s micro‑goal
- Write down AM/PM routine on a sticky note.
- Set a reminder to reapply SPF at lunch.