Sun Care
What to do after a breakout
Guide
Most people get better results when consistency beats potency. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
If your skin runs reactive, SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, try a 3‑step routine for two weeks.
Signs it’s working
- Less tightness after cleansing.
- Redness fades week by week.
- Makeup sits smoother.
How to do it
Derms often note that hydration fixes half of ‘oiliness’ complaints. To start, swap to a low‑foaming cleanser.
If your skin runs reactive, barrier health comes before exfoliation. To start, log triggers in your notes app.
If your skin runs reactive, hydration fixes half of ‘oiliness’ complaints. 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.
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.