A month ago, we started Self Skin Consulting with the idea of trying just one small thing today instead of a big resolution.
Self Skin Consulting means checking in on your own skin at home and trying things one at a time, the way a consultation would. Today we gather a month's worth of tries and look back.
This journey, started with the mindset of trying something for the skin we'll have in 10 years, never overhauled the whole routine in ten tries. We always changed just one thing.
🗓️ What did we try this month
Double cleansing, layering, moisture, sun care, masks, exfoliation, seasonal moisture, cutting down steps, self-checks. The topic changed each time, but the approach stayed the same.
We adjusted just one thing, order, amount, or frequency, before adding another product.
Change everything at once Hard to tell what actually worked, and your skin feels the strain
Change one thing at a time You see right away if it suits your skin, with less strain
🌱 Why we didn't change everything
There's a way of spending that trusts a small try before confirming the effect, just to see if it fits you.
Carrying that same approach into skincare was this month's direction. Double cleansing, sun care, exfoliation, none of it strayed from this method.
Changing just one thing before adding more, that was the only rule we kept all month
🌸 What to watch for by skin type
The same care should take a different intensity and frequency depending on your skin type.
Dry Only occasionally, briefly. Lower the intensity and prioritize moisture first
Oily/acne-prone Only when your skin can handle it. If it turns red or stings, take a break
Sensitive Strong exfoliation isn't recommended. Focus on gentle cleansing and moisture
If you have inflamed breakouts, wounds, or warmth in your skin, or you're pregnant or recovering from surgery, don't rush into any of this month's routines, and consult a specialist first.
🧭 What should we try again next month
Self Skin Consulting continues into November. We recommend picking the one of this month's ten that suited your skin best, and keeping it going next month.
Even in places with different climates and environments, like Peru or Chile, this same principle, change one thing instead of adding more, applies just the same.
Monthly recap formula = pick the one care that suited you best + keep going with just that one next month
🚀 What's Next
Self Skin Consulting keeps going in November. Next time, we'll dig deeper into one of the ten things we looked back on today.