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30+ Beauty Routine For Reactive Skin: Research based, no marketing
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items I am 30+ yo, and I had an education as aesthetician. I have reactive combination skin so I look for clean ingredients, science based and no marketing BS
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Hair
Oral Care
AM
Gua sha massage just a few times a week gives me great results along the cheeks and for my forehead!!!
Rena Chris Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial Tool
This Vit C works for non Asians and does nit whiten, but brightens it, makes even tone and tightens pores! Ingredients list has almost nothing to be reactive to
Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum Face
Finding a good cleanser that doesn't dry my skin was a challenge. This one has very simple ingredients and works well even for twice a day use
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser 16.9oz
I use this when skin is sensitive as it literally feels weightless on my skin but still protect and hydrates.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide
I alternate between this and toleriane depending on the state of my skin. If I travel and it is too hot to use this AM, I use it at night
Medicube Triple Collagen Serum 1.85 fl.oz
PM
It doesn't lift your skin but it makes it so plump and glowing just overnight! I love the healthy pink on my cheeks. No itchy no burning feeling, very fast to dry and easy to sleep. You need to apply it thicker so it is easier to peel!!!
medicube Wrapping Mask Collagen Overnight Peel
If you have irritated skin, dehydration, skin barrier issues, or even if you got a sun burn - this cream cures anything overnight!! I can't imagine how i lived till this moment without it
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Healing Ointment
I am new to retinol so I started slow and low with this one. No irritation. Great product
IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1% - Soko Glam
I DO NOT use it daily, more so biweekly or monthly and it is so gentle! And the scent is so magical. I love that it is dry formula that you mix up with water yourself.
Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator Calms & Restores | Dermalogica®
My skin reacts horribly to cheaper peptides like The Ordinary but this one is so great! I can use it for Gua Sha too.
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 1.01oz
Even though taping doesn't have a big research base yet, I truly see results. You should only use gentle face tape
The Real Japanese Face Tape Japana - The Natural Faces
This is on my wishlist. It is the tested and approved led mask with specs that will actually so something, not just cheap marketing. I am saving for this one.
Omnilux Contour Face | Red Light Therapy Mask
Underrated acid!!! it simultaneously treats seborrheic dermatitis tendency, calms reactivity, prevents collagen breakdown, controls oily T-zone, and works on age spots.
10% Azelaic Acid Booster - Paula's Choice
Supplements
One of the most studied and science backed collagen supplements. Golden standard
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder Unflavored
My research leads me to believe that this is the best fish oil supplement out there. You only need a serving of 5 ml so the bottle will last months.
Carlson Finest Fish Oil 1600mg Omega-3 Lemon
This is the form of magnesium we all actually need. Sleep, overall health, all here
Doctor's Best Magnesium Glycinate 200mg - 240 Tablets
Hair
I do not care for 15-step hair routine. These are the only products I use
the BEST shampoo for my scalp that tend to itch or become flaky. Shampoos like Head'n'Shoulders are too strong for many. This is the alternative
DermoCapillaire pH5 Mild Shampoo Ι Sensitive scalp - Eucerin
I was hunting for this one after I tried it at a spa salon. The aroma! The gorgeous hair afterwards even without any styling, even very damaged by UV and travel hair like mine
HONEYQUE Deep Repair Shampoo & Conditioner 450ml
Oral Care
A must. I could not believe how much it can get out even though I just brushed my teeth. I use it only before bed
Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser
Amazing product. I don't like other brands, only this one. Great for preventing plaque forming
Piksters Interdental Brushes Variety Pack 000-6
Fluoride free toothpaste is a necessity for me. Whenever I can I get this one and their night one, too
BIOREPAIR Gentle Protection 24% Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Sensitive Teeth 3.28 Oz