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There are 3 effective ways to improve your skin:

  1. Sun screen
  2. Moisturizer (sun screen I use acts as moisturizer too)
  3. Retinoid

My goals are to have a healthy skin with minimal wrinkles in future, ideally with some healthy skin glow.

My skin care routine is variation of Geek & Gorgeous Age Smart Kit. It's good to know difference between cleanser/toner/serums/moisturizer & how to apply each one. And use proven to work ingredients.

I keep all products I use at my sink except vitamin c serum, which lives in the fridge to prolong it. However I move small amounts of the serum from the fridge into a mini-bottle to keep at my sink without it going bad.

It’s best to let each product dry and absorb before the next one is applied. And don't apply any active ingredients except cleanser & sun screen to eye area. And do it gently.

Below routine is aspirational, I often don't apply all the products outlined but do try to at least apply sun screen daily.

Morning ​

I first do my morning exercise routine and shower. Then:

  1. [Cleanse] Wet face, squeeze Jelly Joker cleanser into palm and gently, but thoroughly massage over face, neck and eye area. ~ 1 minute. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry. Important to dry as vitamin C should be applied on dry skin ideally.
  2. [Vitamin C] Apply few drops of C-Glow to the face. Put a drop directly onto your face and quickly pat it on with your other hand. Pat any excess product onto the top of your hands or neck. Let it absorb. I brush my teeth as I wait. Takes ~ 2 minutes.
  3. [Beta-Glucan] Apply few drops of Stress Less to the face. Let it absorb. ~ 1 minute.
  4. [Moisturizer / Sun screen] Apply Relief Sun to both face, neck and back of the hand. Let it absorb.

During the day, I drink a lot of water/tea. I try not touch my face with dirty hands and trim my nails. I also try be as relaxed as I can be no matter the situation. Relaxed face without any frowning.

I also avoid sun bathing on sunny days and apply extra sun screen on exposed body parts when going surfing or playing beach volleyball or generally spending prolonged time in the sun.

Evening ​

Before going to sleep, I do another exercise routine and quick shower. Then I do:

  1. [Cleanse] Wet face, squeeze Jelly Joker cleanser into palm and gently, but thoroughly massage over face, neck and eye area. ~ 1 minute. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry.
  2. [Exfoliant] Apply Cheer Up with your hands and pat it on as men do with after-shave. Avoid the area around the eyes. Let it absorb. I brush my teeth as I wait.
  3. [Retinal] Apply pea sized amount of A-Game 5 on dry face skin & neck, avoid eye area. Let it absorb.
  4. [Moisturizer] Apply Hydration Station on already slightly wet skin. Use as much or as little as your skin needs.
  5. Go to sleep. Always use fresh sheets especially on the pillows.

At night, I try to sleep either on my back or side. Although I do fall asleep fastest when sleeping on my stomach. Unfortunately, sleeping on your stomach, can cause wrinkles to form.

When I first started above evening routine, I didn't apply Exfoliant and Retinal on same day for first 2-3 weeks to get my skin to adjust to active ingredients. So I did one day Exfoliant and next day Retinal. Now I can do both on same day with no problems but that may vary for you.

When showering, I use Cafferonic Body Wash.

Other tips ​

I sadly have a bunch of deep scars I got from having severe acne when I was young. Trying to fix it up with microneedling.

Found exercising often, good sleep and clean wholefoods pescatarian diet with lots of water/tea to have noticeable effect on the skin, especially its healthy color.

Skin Care Addiction subreddit is insightful. Also enjoyed this interview & overview of skin care essentials (in Russian) by founder of Don't Touch My Skin (great skin care company based in Russia).

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