Morning Routine: Hydration and Protection
The goal of your morning routine is to cleanse lightly, hydrate deeply, and protect your skin from environmental damage.
- Cleanse: Bioderma Micellar Water + Rinse with Water
- Gently wipe your face with Bioderma micellar water to remove impurities accumulated overnight.
- Follow by rinsing with lukewarm water to avoid stripping your skin’s natural moisture barrier.
- Tone: Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence
- Apply this essence to balance your skin’s microbiome and strengthen its natural defenses.
- It helps support your skin’s barrier, which is essential for preventing dehydration and sensitivity.
- Serum: Cocokind Vitamin C Serum with Sea Grape Caviar
- Use this lightweight serum to brighten your complexion and protect against free radicals.
- The sea grape caviar provides extra hydration, perfect for combating dehydrated skin.
- Moisturize: The Inkey List Omega Water Cream or Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream
- Choose either of these depending on your skin’s needs that day. Both are lightweight yet hydrating and won’t clog pores.
- Omega Water Cream adds essential fatty acids, while Purito’s cream delivers deep hydration with sea minerals.
- Sunscreen: Ombrelle Sensitive Expert Face Lotion SPF 60 (Temporary)
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF to protect from UV rays. Since this sunscreen contains alcohol, consider switching to an alcohol-free alternative like EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 or La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF (alcohol-free options).
Evening Routine: Cleansing and Repairing
Your nighttime routine focuses on thoroughly cleansing, repairing the skin barrier, and locking in moisture.
- First Cleanse: Cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser or Iunik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
- Use Cocokind’s cleanser for a soothing, milky cleanse or Iunik’s cleansing oil for gentle makeup and sunscreen removal.
- Both options dissolve impurities without irritating sensitive skin.
- Second Cleanse: Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Extra Gentle Face Wash
- Follow up with this ceramide-rich cleanser to cleanse thoroughly while reinforcing your skin’s barrier.
- Ceramides help retain moisture, ideal for preventing dehydration.
- Tone: Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence
- Reapply this to calm and prep your skin for the next steps while supporting a healthy microbiome.
- Treatment: Topicals Faded Serum (Every Other Day)
- Use this every other night to target dark spots and uneven tone.
- Start slow and monitor your skin’s tolerance to avoid irritation.
- Serum: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
- This serum hydrates and refines skin texture, helping achieve that coveted glass-skin glow.
- Contains peptides and niacinamide to calm inflammation and promote a smooth appearance.
- Barrier Repair: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
- Apply this rich balm to soothe irritation and repair the skin barrier overnight.
- It’s great for healing any dryness or sensitivity caused by active treatments.
- Seal in Moisture: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
- As the final step, use a thin layer of Aquaphor to lock in hydration, especially on areas prone to dryness.
- This creates a protective barrier to prevent water loss overnight.
Additional Tips and Adjustments
- Sunscreen Recommendation: Since alcohols in SPF can irritate your skin, look for options labeled “alcohol-free” or with soothing ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid.
- Fatty Alcohols: It’s common for sensitive skin to tolerate fatty alcohols (e.g., cetyl alcohol) because they are emollients, unlike denatured alcohols, which can be drying.
- Patch Test New Products: Before introducing any new product, patch test to ensure it doesn’t cause irritation.
- Hydration Boost: Incorporate a hydrating mist during the day if you feel your skin becoming dehydrated.
By following this well-structured routine, you’ll maintain balanced, hydrated skin while managing sensitivity and breakouts effectively.
