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SOFTMAXXING EASY ROUTINE (BEGINNERS)
DAY ROUTINE (SKINCARE)
1. Cleanser (AM)
- Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser — don’t strip your skin.
Examples: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Toleriane, Vanicream Gentle.
2. Moisturizer
- Keeps your face smooth and prevents dullness.
- Normal/Oily → CeraVe PM Lotion
- Dry → Neutrogena Hydro Boost or Eucerin Advanced Repair
3. Sunscreen (Non-negotiable)
- UV damage makes your skin look worse over time.
- Try Eucerin Oil Control SPF 50+, EltaMD UV Clear, or La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 60.
- Apply every morning — even if cloudy.
Optional Add-Ons
- Vitamin C Serum (AM) → brightens, evens tone. Use 2–3× a week.
- Eye cream → only if you’re dry under the eyes.
NIGHT ROUTINE (SKINCARE)
1. Cleanser (PM)
- Same gentle cleanser from morning to remove sunscreen & dirt.
2. Active Treatment (2–4× week)
- Niacinamide 5–10% → brightens, reduces oil/redness.
- Retinol (0.3–0.5%) → improves texture & fine lines (use at night only).
3. Moisturizer
- Lock in hydration before bed.
CeraVe Healing Ointment or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 are great for skin barrier repair.
Notes
- Avoid over-exfoliating — 2× per week max if you use acids (AHA/BHA).
- Consistency > products. Stick to the same routine for 4–6 weeks before judging results.
DEBLOATING ROUTINE
Goal: reduce facial puffiness and midsection bloating to look leaner, sharper, and cleaner.
Daily Habits
- Hydration: 3 L water/day minimum. Add lemon or electrolyte powder.
- Salt control: avoid heavy sodium meals at night (takeout, ramen, chips).
- Sleep: 7–9 hours — sleep deprivation = water retention + puffy face.
- Chew slowly: reduces trapped air & stomach bloating.
- Alcohol & sugar: limit both to reduce inflammation & puffiness.
Morning Tricks
- Cold water splash / ice roller: tightens face temporarily.
- Green tea or black coffee: natural diuretic + antioxidants.
- Walk or light cardio: stimulates circulation and lymph drainage.
Supplements (Optional)
- Magnesium citrate or glycinate: supports digestion.
- Probiotic or kefir: gut balance = less bloating.
- Dandelion tea: mild diuretic for water retention.
(Check tolerance first; don’t overdo.)
WEEKLY STRUCTURE EXAMPLE
| Day | AM | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Cleanse → Moisturize → SPF | Cleanse → Retinol → Moisturize |
| Tue | Cleanse → Vit C → SPF | Cleanse → Moisturize |
| Wed | Cleanse → SPF | Cleanse → Exfoliate → Moisturize |
| Thu | Cleanse → SPF | Cleanse → Niacinamide → Moisturize |
| Fri | Cleanse → Vit C → SPF | Cleanse → Retinol → Moisturize |
| Sat | Cleanse → SPF | Cleanse → Moisturize |
| Sun | Cleanse → SPF | Cleanse → Cicaplast → Sleep early |
TL;DR
- AM: Cleanse → Moisturize → SPF
- PM: Cleanse → Actives (2–4×/wk) → Moisturize
- Debloat: Hydrate, low salt, sleep, light movement
- Consistency = Glow
Summary:
- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser: Gentle cleanser with ceramides + hyaluronic acid. CeraVe+1
- CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion: A simple night‐moisturiser recommended in the routine.
- La Roche‑Posay Anthelios SPF 50+: Daily broad‐spectrum SPF 50 for sun protection.
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46: Oil-free sunscreen good for acne-prone/sensitive skin. EltaMD+1
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: Active serum for pores, oil control, texture. The Ordinary Fans Club+1
- Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser: Ultra-gentle cleanser for very sensitive/dry skin. Vanicream™
- CeraVe Cream‑to‑Foam Hydrating Cleanser: Another version of CeraVe cleanser (for dry/normal skin). CeraVe
- La Roche‑Posay Anthelios XL Bruma Invisible SPF 50+: A spray variant of the sunscreen, good for reapplying or layered use.
