How to Build a Simple Skincare Routine That Actually Works
A good routine does not need ten products. Start with four steps: cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect.
Cleanse: use a gentle cleanser morning and night. If your skin feels tight afterwards, the cleanser is too harsh.
Treat: pick one active at a time, such as a collagen-supporting serum or a niacinamide product, and give it at least four weeks before judging results.
Moisturise: even oily skin needs hydration. Look for lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas.
Protect: sunscreen every morning is the single most effective anti-ageing step. Reapply when outdoors.
Introduce new products one at a time and patch test on your inner arm first.