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!
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