• ( current routine )
  • cleanser: cerave hydrating cleanser
  • toner; hada labo gokuyjun lotion
  • curology
  • *moisturizer: cerave moisturizing cream
  • overnight moisturizer: vaseline, aloe vera
    • 1 product at a time, wait 1 week to adjust - for actives, 1 month
  • ( diet )
  • no sugars, milk, and ice cream
  • spearmint tea
  • ( products to try )
  • hydration focused:
    • oil cleanser; mineral oil, cleansing oil, banila clean it zero
    • second cleanser; cerave hydrating cleanser - hyaluronic acid
    • toner; hada labo gokuyjun lotion - hyaluronic acid
    • moisturizer; cerave moisturizing cream - *contains fatty alcohols which can be sensitive
    • overnight moisturizer; vaseline.
    • humidifier
  • ( key points )
  • when using curology,
    • temporarily stop using physical exfoliators and active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, BHA (salicylic acid) and AHA (e.g., glycolic acid or lactic acid)
  • to fight hormonal acne, controls breakout and oiliness:
    • birth control
    • vitamin b6
  • am routine: wash with cleanser, apply sunscreen
  • pm routine: wash with cleanser, curology, moisturizer
jul 21 2018 ∞
nov 21 2018 +