A few questions regarding the routine built for me ..
First it's saying that to restore my skin barrier I should only stick with the basics (cleaner, moisturizer, SPF) for a few weeks. However, on the routine below it's saying I should only cleanse at night. Should I also only cleanse at night while doing the restorative routine? Also, how will I know that my skin is ready to receive the other products on the recommended routine?
My next question is about the order of the products listed. Are they listed in the order I should use them or really I should just be following the description below each product? For example, in the AM the 1st product listed in SPF but it says in the description it should be the last one to be applied so I'm guessing it'll come after my moisturizer right? Also, in the AM routine it shows that I should use the Azelaic suspension every other day before my moisturizer, however, should I use it before the serum or after?
A smiliar question with the PM routine: should the skin booster be used twice a week after the serum and prior to the moisturizer? And should it be used with the Effaclar Adapalene (if yes before or after) or should I intercalate the two products? For example, on the night I use the skin booster I don't use the Effaclar and vice versa.
I'd just like a little more clarification on the routine before I start on it. Don't want to do any damage to my skin which is already pretty sensitive. Also, I noticed that the routine builder didn't really ask me about the skin under my eyes. It's very sensitive and I tend to get puffy and dark circles specially in the AM. Any recommendations of under eye creams I should be using?
Nina
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damatanina skincare routine
Use every day before going outside, even if it is not sunny. Sunscreen is the last step of your morning skincare routine. You can apply makeup on top of it.
Use every day, as many times as needed. For most people, it's best to use a moisturizer twice per day. In the morning, apply it before your sunscreen (or skip the moisturizer in the morning if your sunscreen feels hydrating enough). In the evening, a moisturizer is usually the last step of a routine.
You can use this product either in the morning or at night, before your moisturizer or sunscreen. You can use it daily, but, in case you notice signs of irritation, reducing the application to every other night might help.
Use your azelaic acid product every other day, either in the morning before your sunscreen or at night, before your moisturizer.
Use a generous amount of product to remove all dirt, sunscreen or makeup in one step. There is no need to double-cleanse. It is a good idea to always finish cleansing with a splash of clean water to remove any residue from the cleanser. Most people only need to cleanse their skin with a cleanser once per day, at night. It is the first step of a night skincare routine.
Use every day, as many times as needed. For most people, it's best to use a moisturizer twice per day. In the morning, apply it before your sunscreen (or skip the moisturizer in the morning if your sunscreen feels hydrating enough). In the evening, a moisturizer is usually the last step of a routine.
You can use this product in the morning or at night, before your moisturizer or sunscreen. If your skin tolerates it well, you can use it twice a day.
Use this product up to two times per week, either day or night, on clean skin. Follow up with your moisturizer or sunscreen.
Start slowly with this product: it can be irritating, but your skin can adjust to it with time. It is best to start using this product only once a week for the first few weeks. Mild dryness is normal when starting using a retinoid. Once your skin is able to tolerate the product well, you can increase the frequency of use to twice, and even three times a week. Make sure to apply a moisturizer regularly when using this product. Apply this product on clean skin, before a moisturizer. Most people prefer using this product at night, but it can be used in the morning as well.