AM

• Cleanser: Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser
  • Twice a week, gently dab face with Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Witch Hazel Blemish Pads. Leave on for 30 minutes then rinse. Doesn't have menthol or a sulfate surfactant like the red Stridex pads.
• Toner: Holy Snails 10% Niacinamide & 3% N-Acetylglucosamine Double Shark
• Hydrator: Hada Labo Rohto Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion // Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus
• Vitamin C: SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
• Moisturizer: Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cherry Blossom Cream
• Sunscreen: NIVEA SUN Protect Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++
• Sheet Masks: Snow Fox Skincare Sheet Masks // Mediheal Sheet Masks

PM

• Cleansing Oil: Neogen Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Oil
• Toner: Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Facial Toner
• Serum: Skin Bio 3% GHK VIP Luxury Serum // Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense
• Retinol: Tretinoin
• Moisturizer: Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream // medicube - Collagen Jelly Cream // Puppyskin Five Herbs Gel-Cream

Treatment

• Wear LED red light face and neck/décolletage mask every morning
• In the timespan of four weeks, once weekly, apply a layer of 2% Ketoconazole Antifungal Medicated Shampoo and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse off. Ideally, do before showering.
• Once a week, apply a thin layer of De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment and leave on for 25 minutes (or 10 minutes maintenance-wise). Rinse with a warm, wet towel.
• Other treatment stuff: Alternate between a pea-sized amount of Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% and Paula's Choice 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide during the PM routine. Use after applying toner, essence, and serum but before moisturizer.

Glycolic Acid Peel Notes

• 30% Gycolic Acid Peel
• Only after fungal acne is mostly cleared, start using a glycolic peel for PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and glowing/brightening skin.
• Use the peel every other week (2x monthly) within 4 months. This is a "session" of 8 peels.
• For the 4 months, refrain from AHA/BHA's, acids, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, urea, and retinoids. Only exception is a vitamin C serum after 2 days.
• Skipping sunscreen will cause bad peeling, flaking, and extreme sensitivity. Never skip sunscreen. Use more than usual.
• Instructions:
  • Prep skin by cleansing with a mild cleanser and tone with witch hazel.
  • Prepare a large bowl of 1/2 cup baking soda and 3 parts water, with a washcloth soaked in, to neutralize the peel.
  • Apply vaseline/aquaphor on eyebrows and near both eyelids.
  • Soak cotton gauze pad with the glycolic acid, squeeze excess on a towel. Don't dab or swipe across face, just pat once. Start from forehead then t-zone, nose, chin, and cheeks.
  • Time for 3 minutes for the first peel. Subsequent peels can be for 5 minutes or 8 minutes max. It'll burn and sting, soothe by "fanning" face with a folder.
  • Once the timer ends, splash face with the baking soda-water neutralizer. Don't rub it in, just splash it. Take the soaked washcloth and let it sit on face for a few seconds to take off all the acid. Lastly, rinse with cold water.
  • Stick to a soothing toner and light moisturizer and try to stay away from the sun for the next three days. Otherwise, use a generous amount of sunscreen.

Notes

• Cross check ingrediets with Sezia and Folliculitis Scout
• SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN, NEVER SKIP IT!!!! At least two finges length worth.
• Wear Solbari Driving Gloves UPF50+ when driving/walking. With short sleeve/no shirt tops, wear a shoulder wrap underneath it or shawl.
• On really hot days, opt for a sun umbrella/parasol or a lightweight UPF 50+ jacket outdoors
• Throw away vitamin C serums that are oxidized, it'll look yellow/orange-amber and might have a tacky smell. Normally, it should look transparent and have zero smell
• Essences always have a watery liquid consistency whereas serums will always be more thicker and and a bit more viscous
• Thinner/watery/easily-absorbed products go before heavier/thicker/ products
• Consistent mild peels like 30% glycolic acid have results which are no different from stronger chemical peels (TCA/Jessner's), are less downtime, and don't cause extreme peeling/flaking
• Never mix copper peptides serums with vitamin c as they will cancel each other out. Stick to copper peptides serums at night and vitamin c in the morning.