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ChatGPT Created My 7-Day Skincare Routine!
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items As a result of listening to the advice of quasi-dermatologist influencers, I have too much skincare that is not being put to use, and I set a goal for myself to use it up before buying anything new. I prompted ChatGPT to create me a AM/PM 7 Day Skinc...
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Morning Routine (Everyday)
NIGHT 1 & NIGHT 5
NIGHT 2 & NIGHT 6
NIGHT 3 & NIGHT 7
NIGHT 4
Advice, Tips & Encouragement From Humans
Morning Routine (Everyday)
To gently cleanse and regulate oil production.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Gel-Based Face Wash for Balanced to Oily Skin
Use for gentle cleansing instead of CeraVe Cleanser if skin is sensitive. (New to this cleanser after absolutely loving their moisturizer of the same type.)
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Facial Cleanser
(Optional) If your skin feels balanced, skip. Otherwise, apply Biore Witch Hazel 2% BHA Toner on blackhead-prone areas. --This was a miracle solution for my “maskcne" during COVID. I've continued to purchase it to have on hand for spot treatments. No...
Bioré Clear & Breathable Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Recommended for lightweight hydration. — Y'all … I can't get away from this product. This was the the first expensive skincare product I bought and I've been using it for years. It's the only moisturizer I've found that my skin loves, so I just eat t...
Tatcha's The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Refillable Moisturizer
Recommended a broad spectrum SPF as essential to every day routine. — Love a mineral sunscreen!
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen Fluid
NIGHT 1 & NIGHT 5
Blackhead & Treatment Focus
To target blackheads and gently exfoliate. (This cleanser has been in my rotation since 2020. It was a miracle treatment for a long time, but has not been a good defender of my hormonal acne.)
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
(Optional) If needed for extra exfoliation. (A newer toner I've purchased with actives.)
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner
Moisturize to repair the barrier.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide
NIGHT 2 & NIGHT 6
Recovery Nights: oil control and soothing focus.
Use for gentle cleansing. (New to this cleanser after absolutely loving their moisturizer of the same type.)
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Facial Cleanser
For soothing and oil control.
Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask
NIGHT 3 & NIGHT 7
Retinol Night!
To gently cleanse and regulate oil production.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Gel-Based Face Wash for Balanced to Oily Skin
Recommendation for acne treatment. (I've been using Differin for two months. Lots of trial and error with it drying out my skin. Unsure of results, because I haven't been able to figure out a consistent place for it in my routine.)
Differin's Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel
Recommended for nighttime hydration and barrier repair (Sometimes I feel like my skin doesn't like this moisturizer, but it's a good price point and does the job. I do think the La Roche-Posay, though more expensive, is much better.)
CeraVe Face Moisturizer, Oil-free Night Cream
NIGHT 4
Clay Mask for Oil Control
Use for gentle cleansing. (New to this cleanser after absolutely loving their moisturizer of the same type.)
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Facial Cleanser
Recommended to only use on areas of excess oil or blackheads. (A newer clay mask I have. I enjoy that you only need to leave it on for 5 minutes, much shorter time than other clay masks.)
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Clay Face Mask for Oily Skin
Not in AI recommendation, but this is a part of my routine after using a clay mask to clean off any clay residue that I didn't get during the rinse.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Toner for Sensitive & Dry Skin
Restores moisture after the mask.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Advice, Tips & Encouragement From Humans
AI will never be able to help in the same way humans do!
I was SO LUCKY to find Tarryn for the first time I ever looked to get a facial in 2020 when my mascne was bothering me. I don't even need to see another esthetician to confidently say that she is one of the best in NOLA. I include her, because in gen...
Instagram (@theskincareloungenola)
My hormonal acne was triggered by getting off of birth control for the first time in 10 years. Then getting back on it because of the acne, only for me to get off of it again 5 months later after realizing that it made my PMDD symptoms unbearable. Su...
YouTuber Lavinia Rusanda
My favorite type of facial!! Sucks out the gunk, infuses the good stuff.
Hydrafacials
Spearmint Tea has sooo many great benefits, but it also helps with hormonal acne!
Organic Spearmint Tea
One piece of advice I've heard about healing hormonal acne is “heal your gut first”. This is an area that I've yet to explore, but it's the next step on the list. I'd love to begin healing my gut, and document the journey.
Gut Health and Acne: Connection and What To Do
Surprise surprise, another thing that can get better with regular exercise!
How Exercise Can Help Your Acne – AF Health
Skincare Products On Hand AI Didn't Include
The rest of the products I listed to ChatGPT that it did not include in my 7-day routine.
I have used this product for about as long as I can remember.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Mattifying
When my acne and search for solutions began, I saw everyone recommending this product. I used it on my chin and I am unsure if it was a purge, or if I was reactive to it, but I broke out SO bad. So I'm apprehensive about using it.
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Treatment
I used this consistently in the summer and thought it did a good job at decreasing oil production. I have a small amount left, after having switched to Differin.
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Facial Serum for Acne Prone Skin
I still don't know what eye cream does, and if its just a differently packaged moisturizer.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream, Anti-Aging Eye Treatment for All Skin Types
I've been using this clay mask for years, and love it. It's a bit pricy, but can get away with using the travel size for a long time.
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
I got this moisturizer as a gift from Sephora. I really love it on the nights I use Differin. Otherwise, I think it's too oily for my skin. I know they make a more lightweight one for oily skin.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane
I LOVE this moisturizer, but I am unsure if it's good for my routine with my current skincare concerns.
REN Radiance Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream
Another great product from Tatcha. Love to use this with a double cleanse. It leaves my face feeling so clean and soft.
Tatcha's The Rice Polish: Deep
Another great brand and product I've used for years. Can be a bit harsh on the skin so timing is everything.
Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes + Niacinamide
I used this one consistently for a year before I had acne, but unsure of how it fits in my routine now.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA Exfoliating Serum
Had to try this one out after every single quasi-derm influencer said it was the best.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | The Ordinary
First cleanse to remove makeup and sunscreen. (I have oily skin, and I was very nervous to use an oil cleanser. I've noticed if I use this on any evening I use actives, they won't dry out my skin. Super clean product and does a good job at removing m...
Claudalie's Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Use for second cleanse to target acne and clogged pores. (A product I purchased when my breakouts started. Pleased so far.)
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with 4% BPO
Spot Treat: Apply to any current blemishes or blackheads. (I bought this on accident thinking it was a different salicylic acid product.)
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Serum
One of my holy grail products!
Youth To The People Kombucha + 10% AHA Liquid Exfoliant with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid
Other Skincare Tools On Hand
Different tools I've collected over time for soothing skin and are non-invasive.
I found this product abandoned in a HMU storage room while I was cleaning out a Production Office for a TV Show that got canceled. I've been pleasantly surprised.
Nano Ionic Facial Steamer
This mask makes you look truly terrifying, but it feels good! This was an impulse purchase while I was a week of overnights for the film I'm working on, and my face was perpetually puffy.
Skin Gym Cryo Chill Ice Beaded Face Mask
Gua Sha is the most amazing product that gives you immediate results. I wish I used it more consistently. I will gua sha my face with my fingers nightly.
Stainless Steel Non-Porous Body Gua Sha - Sacheu | Ulta Beauty
Spot Treat with pimple patch. (My favorite of the Mighty Patches! I wear them to work because it is super unnoticeable and keeps me from picking (a terrible and unfortunate habit I've formed).
Mighty Patch Invisible+ Daytime Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patches