Improving my skin (face and body) was one of my NY resolutions for 2025. I poured myself into research, following skin product review influencers, testing and trying a ton of various products and brands on myself, and really focused on SLOWING down in the morning and evening and giving myself proper self-care. The system I have found works best for me. You do not need to copy or emulate it, and it can certainly be modified to any products you may already own / love. I am also not a dermatologist, and this is not medical advice.
The best advice I’ve ever heard on skin care is to think of your skin like a sponge. If you put soap on a dry sponge, it will take forever to absorb. If you put soap on a damp / wet sponge, it will absorb much quickly. Your skin is no different- if it’s THIRSTY, it will take a lot more time for your products to be absorbed (face or body)! Apply thinnest to thickest- don’t over complicate it!
I have never received more compliments on my skin than I have this year! I feel like I glow differently and I hope these tips can help you gain that confidence too 🙂
Schedule and Links
- Face
- Before Redlight
- Morning (after red light)
- Double cleanse with a gentle cleanser
- Wrist towels (to prevent your arms from getting soaked while washing your face)
- Toner (apply serums while face is still damp)
- Serum 1
- Serum 2
- Eye Cream
- Barrier Cream
- Double cleanse with a gentle cleanser
- Night
- Double cleanse with a gentle cleanser
- Wrist towels (to prevent your arms from getting soaked while washing your face)
- Toner (apply serums while face is still damp)
- Tretinoin or Retinol
- Serum 1
- Serum 2
- Eye Cream
- Barrier Cream
- Double cleanse with a gentle cleanser
- Dermaplane (as often as needed, the smoother your face, the less product you’ll need and the easier it will be to absorb into your skin)
- Glass Facial Cupping (during the day for a few minutes, a few times a week)
- Exfoliate face 1 – 2 times per week
- Snail Mucin mask once a week
- Body
- Morning (after red light)
- Night
- Exfoliate before shaving
- Korean Mitt Exfoliation (once a week)
- Feet and Hands
- Foot lotion (nightly)
- Foot mask (weekly)
- Hand cream (daily)
- Lip Care
- Neck
- ** IF you are pregnant, I cannot recommend this belly oil enough
Tips
Your skin is your largest organ, and it reflects what you immerse yourself in regularly.
- Remove as many preservatives, processed, and packaged foods as you can. Make absolutely everything you can at home
- Eliminate all endocrine disrupters from your home and life: tox lotion, makeup, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, scented trash bags, synthetic candles and plug-ins, etc
- My Non-Tox Blog
- Drink plenty of water, but also electrolytes
- Go without makeup as often as you can
- Redlight as often as you can throughout the week for at least 20 minutes
- Use high-quality skin care products for the face and body
- Eat fruits and vegetables high in beta carotene and carotenoids
- Ensure hormones are checked and balanced
- Infrared sauna at least twice a week for 20 – 30 minutes
- Get adequate sunshine and sleep
*Before anyone has anything to say, yes, I get botox 2-3 times a year (something I’ve been very open about). I’ve also had several lasers and other treatments on my face, but that does NOT replace what you do day to day!
Thanks for the tips! Very thorough!