I know that probably no ones gives a single fuck about my skincare routine but after my latest flare-up I had to put down this sheet to rebuild it with my favourites.
I suffer from atopic dermatitis and it's a bitch, especially in the coldest months. Treatments are usually flare-up focused and cortisone based with little care for maintanance, so most of us end up using whatever is marketed for dry and sensitive skin, most of the time worsening the condition and winning another ride on the steroid train. Also, most dermatologist warn us against the dangers of hot showers, equating hot with drying, but rarely tell us we need to boost hydration in the winter, so we end up believing the old adagio about skin becoming "resistant" to products and trying all creams on the market. Bullshit: skin has different need during different weathers, and you can easily reuse an efficient routine every year (unless you develop allergies or other conditions).
A couple of years ago I found a light in the darkness, a friend with a special interest for cosmetic, and we read hundreds of INCIs to build my perfect skincare. I found out that Korean skincare is mostly prevention based, sensitive skin proof and very idrating, so most of the product we chose are Korean.
All of this product are vegan and cruelty free. Unluckily most packaging is quite plastic-heavy, but many products from Purito have recharges and La Saponaria (an Italian brand) uses 98% or upcycled plastic in their packaging.
This routine was built with my skin condition in mind, but can be used by anyone with a sensitive and dry-very dry skin like me. All of these products have been tested even during flare-ups** and I can guarantee they are as gentle as they claim.
Summer
Purito SEOUL - From Green Cleansing Oil
Purito SEOUL - From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner
COSRX - Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
La Saponaria - Acido ialuronico - multiplo peso molecolare
La Saponaria - Peptidi Complex con Sacha Inchi
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream ☀️
BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal 🌙
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
KAINE - Green Fit Pro Sun SPF50+ PA++++ ☀️
Winter
Purito SEOUL - From Green Cleansing Oil
Purito SEOUL - From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner
COSRX - Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
La Saponaria - Acido ialuronico - multiplo peso molecolare
La Saponaria - Peptidi Complex con Sacha Inchi
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream☀️
BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal 🌙
KAINE - Vegan Collagen Youth Cream
La Saponaria - Biocao Melograno
LADIVAL - Piel seca hydrasalinol SPF50+ crema solar y nieve* ☀️
Altromercato - Olio siero viso - booster - rivitalizzante vitaminico 🌙
*If you find it in your country (it's a Spanish product) go and grab it! It's great and exists in a coloured version for darker skin to avoid any white cast, but sadly it was discontinued in Italy, so I'm switching to:
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
Other products I use for specific necessities:
La Saponaria - Peeling AHA** 📅🌙
MISSHA - Talks Vegan Squeeze Pocket Sleeping Mask - Mega Nutritious 📅🌙
Garnier - Skin Active Nutribomb Milky Mask (Coconut) 📅
Garnier - Skin Active Hydrabomb Tissue Mask (Pomegranade) 📅
Garnier - Skin Active Hydrabomb Tissue Mask (Chamomile) 📅
SOME BY MI - Real Hyaluron Hydra Care Mask 📅
SOME BY MI - Real Cica Calming Care Mask 📅
Any brand - Pure Argan Oil 🌙
** Don't use peelings or scrubs during flare-ups!
