User skincare routines

Typical day

Little notes: So there are ingredients that are actives, and ingredients that are "inactive" and soothing. The actives will agitate the surface of the skin to some extent and the inactives will help to calm things down. I'm gonna add an A to the actives so you know which products are going to agitate. The rest will be calming. Don't use cotton pads or rubbing with any towels. Only pat dry and you can be generous with the cleansing balm if you used a lot of eye makeup. Morning: Rinse with water, pat dry - don't rub You can use the cleanser if you feel you HAVE to. If you can get away without it, don't! Moisturize Sunscreen 3 different nighttime routines: Here's the rotation I recommend trying at first, but as your skin barrier heals you'll figure out which days you can push it with actives and when you need a rest night Acne clearing Rest Rest Exfoliating Rest Repeat Acne clearing night: Boj balm - remove makeup Differin cleanser - leave it on for 5 minutes before rinsing *A - Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene - pea sized amount *A - Retinoid Rosehip oil Moisturizer Rest nights: Boj balm - remove makeup Vanicream cleanser Adapalene - pea sized amount *A - Retinoid Rosehip oil Moisturizer Exfoliating nights: Boj balm - remove makeup Cetaphil cleanser *A - Salicylic acid Ordinary glycolic toner - apply with your hands instead of with a cotton pad - just wastes the product *A - Glycolic acid Moisturizer (Honest triple paste if your skin is feeling dry or is irritated or red)