A simple routine for glowing skin

Good skin is not about a shelf full of products. It is about a few right ones, used consistently. Here is the routine we build for almost everyone who asks us where to start.

Cleanse gently in the morning and at night. A cream-to-milk cleanser removes the day without stripping, which matters for melanin-rich skin that can react to harsh formulas with dark marks.

Treat with vitamin C in the morning to brighten and even tone, and keep nights simple while your skin adjusts. Introduce one active at a time so you can tell what is working.

Moisturize and protect. A barrier cream keeps skin comfortable, and sunscreen every single morning is the one step that protects all your other efforts — it is what keeps dark marks from deepening.

Give any new routine six to eight weeks before you judge it. Skin changes slowly, and consistency beats intensity every time.