Sunscreen is your non-negotiable best friend! Summer means stronger sun and more time outdoors. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every single day, even when it’s cloudy. Reapply every two hours if you’re outside. This simple habit prevents sunburn, dark spots, and wrinkles, protecting all the hard work you put into your healthy skin. Think of it as your daily shield.
Focus on the enjoyable ritual, not just the mirror. Love how the product feels, smells, and how taking that time for yourself makes you feel calm. Track your progress with weekly selfies in the same light—sometimes changes are so gradual you miss them! Trust the process. Building healthy skin is a marathon, not a sprint, and that dedicated time for you is valuable all on its own.
It’s best not to. Thicker creams are designed for overnight repair, not for under makeup and sunscreen. They might leave a shiny finish that makes your makeup slide off. More importantly, your daytime routine needs a dedicated sunscreen, which is the most important product for keeping your skin healthy and young-looking. Your morning moisturizer should be lighter and ideally have SPF, saving the rich treatment for your nightly ritual.
Gentle cleansing is the essential first step in any good routine. It prepares your skin to absorb the good stuff that comes next, like serums and moisturizers. If you start with a stressed, stripped face, those expensive products won’t work as well. By being kind to your skin from the very first step, you protect its health, boost your glow, and get more value from the rest of your skincare products.