New routine
Are my moisturizers and actives good enough? I have great skin but live in Colorado and the desert winters are very rough. I want to protect my youthful skin (27yrs old) while giving it as much moisture and anti aging I can. I want great products that don't break the bank but do what they advertise, however I'm not opposed to spending good money on good products. Any advice is welcomed!
Awall skincare routine
Use your azelaic acid product once per day, either in the morning before your sunscreen or at night, before your moisturizer.
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 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.
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 a few times a week or every other day 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 slowly increase the frequency of use to every day. 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 (once per day in total).