A good morning routine doesn't need ten steps. It needs the right steps, done consistently. Here is the simple framework we recommend to our patients.
Step 1: Cleanse Gently
Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser with lukewarm water. Harsh foaming cleansers can strip the skin barrier and trigger irritation or excess oil production.
Step 2: Treat
Apply any targeted serums — for example vitamin C for antioxidant protection and brightening. Vitamin C works particularly well in the morning, helping defend the skin against environmental damage during the day.
Step 3: Moisturise
Choose a moisturiser suited to your skin type — lighter lotions for oily or combination skin, richer creams for dry skin. A healthy skin barrier holds water in and keeps irritants out.
Step 4: Protect With SPF
Finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, every single day — rain or shine. Sun protection is the single most effective anti-ageing step you can take, and it protects all skin tones, including darker skin.