Skincare Systems

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- # Skincare Systems
- ## Daily Six Skincare Stack
- **Core Concept** – Six non‑negotiable products in fixed order handling cleansing, treatment, protection, and barrier support
- **AM Flow**
  - **1. Cleanser** – CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, 30‑sec massage, lukewarm rinse
  - **2. Antioxidant** – Phloretin CF (4 drops between cleanser → niacinamide)
  - **3. Niacinamide** – Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide + 2% Zinc, pat on damp skin
  - **4. Eye Care** – The Inkey List Caffeine Eye (de‑puff, circulation)
  - **5. SPF Shield** – ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50
  - **6. Top‑ups** – Supergoop (Re)Setting Mist SPF 40 every 2h daylight
- **PM Flow**
  - Cleanser → Niacinamide → Caffeine Eye →
  - *Retinal nights (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)*: Crystal Retinal 6 (avoid active blemish & lip edge) → Skinfix Barrier+
  - *Blemish raised*: Hydrocolloid patch (skip Retinal) → Skinfix elsewhere
  - *Blemish flat*: BP dot → 10 min wait → Skinfix
- **Weekly Additions**
  - Paula's Choice 2% BHA sweep (Sat) & LED mask (Sun) on non‑Retinal nights
- **Situational Add‑ons**
  - Hydrocolloid patches (raised blemishes overnight)
  - Paula's Choice CLEAR 2.5% BP dot (post‑patch removal)
  - Jack Black SPF 25 Lip Balm (mouth‑corner flare prevention)
  - Kate Somerville EradiKate sulfur (stubborn undergrounders)
  - Omega Repair Cream (beard hydration, barrier buffer)
- **Beard‑Zone Protocol** – Splash water, press ½‑pea Skinfix midday; beard oil only on hair ends
- **Comfort Check** – If skin stings post‑shower, substitute Omega Repair for Skinfix and skip Retinal to reset barrier
- ## Shopping List - First Aid Kit
- [ ] Refresh Plus preservative-free eye-drop vials - rinse pink eye days
- [ ] Zaditor ketotifen antihistamine drops - for high-pollen flare-ups
- [ ] Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole 1%) cream - angular-cheilitis protocol
- [ ] Cortizone-10 (hydrocortisone 1%) cream - pair 1:1 with clotrimazole
- [ ] Aquaphor Healing Ointment (1.75 oz) - occlusive seal, multi-use balm
- ## Tools & Accessories
- *Clean Towels XL* — single-use, viscose; press-dry after cleanse to cut bacteria & friction
- *Jack Black SPF 25 Lip Balm* — corner-buffer, anti-cheilitis protection
- *LED mask* — Sunday recovery nights only
- *Mighty Patch Original* — hydrocolloid dots (36 ct) for blemish protocol
- ## Hair Care & Styling
- *Oribe Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste* — softer hold that rinses clean before PM skincare
- **Previous**: Claymation (replaced to reduce forehead congestion risk)
- ## Related Links
- Health & Performance Systems
- Wardrobe Systems
- 2025-05-19 – Session Summary Appearance & Style Updates