AM

• wash with only water
• apply moisturizer
• apply sunscreen

(1/4 tps of sunscreen for face+neck, reapply each 2 hours)

PM

• remove makeup (if any)
• cleanse (double cleanse if using oil)
• chemical exfoliation (optional)
• apply serum
• apply moisturizer

links:

• evaluating your current routine

notes:

• after removing makeup, it's important to moisturize
• use mineral oil to moisturize, to remove makeup and to clear pores
  • How to use oil as makeup remover
    • Wet face-- having a damp face helps to loosen the makeup that's there.
    • Squirt oil into hands and rub all over face--while concentrating on the eyes since this tends to be the most stubborn for many of us.
    • Take a damp cotton pad, and gently wipe down.
    • Sometimes it's helpful to use a Q tip dipped in more mineral oil for the lash-line.
    • Repeat steps 1 through 3, until the cotton pads are mostly clean and you've removed the makeup to your liking.
    • End with a gentle cleanser to remove the dirty mineral oil/makeup residue.
  • How to clear pores
    • Splash face with some water and pat dry.
    • Squirt some mineral oil in the hands and apply to the affected area. (Amount is up to you, you want your hands to slip around).
    • Gently rub the affected area in little circles with fingertips for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    • If a lot of grits pop out, wipe down the face, and repeat steps 2 and 3.
    • Splash with water, dry face, and continue on with your regular routine. (If you use both BHAs and AHAs, apply the BHA first, since it it oil soluble)
• you can use oil as a cleanser:
  • Some popular choices are: Mineral oil (a one size fits all kind of oil!), sunflower oil (good for dry skin), meadowfoam oil, jojoba oil (great option for dehydrated skin!), and hemp seed oil which is great for acne.
    • Wet your face with warm water. Not hot, and don't steam it.
    • Apply oil. You can premix it and store it or just use it directly from a container (make sure it's sterile though, if you put your fingers in the container it's just gonna grow bacteria)
    • Massage oil into face for a minute or two
    • Wipe oil off with warm washcloth after massage
    • One or two drops of olive oil or another oil may be used to moisturize the skin after the cleansing oil has been removed from the face. Personally I like to use argan oil.
• antiaging hacks: retinol (0.04%-0.4%), vitamin c (5-20%), Q10, ferulic acid, peptides, niacinamide
  • recommended products:
    • moisturizer: cerave moisturizer cream, cetaphil lotion or cream, Eucerin Hydro-Balance Refreshing Cream, Eucerin Replenishing Face Cream Night 5% Urea
    • sunscreen:
      • chemical: Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel SPF 35, Neutrogena - Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ / PA++++
      • physical/chemical: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40
    • chemical exfoliators:
    • cleanser: Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Eucerin Dermatoclean Gentle Cleansing Milk, Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser - Creamy Formula, oil, Mary Kay Creamy Cleanser 2, Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
    • retinol: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Vichy LiftActiv Retinol HA
    • vitamin c: La Roche-Posay Active C (5%), The Body Shop Vitamin C Intensive Night Treatment (10%)
    • q10: Nivea Q10
    • peptides: