Ingredients
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen
Guide
Derms often note that fewer actives outperform a crowded shelf. To start, try a 3‑step routine for two weeks.
In practice, barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, patch test every new product.
Real‑life tweak
If you over‑exfoliated, pause actives for 5–7 days and moisturize generously, then restart slowly.
Signs it’s working
- Less tightness after cleansing.
- Redness fades week by week.
- Makeup sits smoother.
How to do it
Derms often note that fewer actives outperform a crowded shelf. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
A reliable way to simplify is barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, patch test every new product.
If your skin runs reactive, 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.
This week’s micro‑goal
- Write down AM/PM routine on a sticky note.
- Set a reminder to reapply SPF at lunch.