Elaborate routines are easy to start and difficult to maintain. Skin responds to consistency over months, which makes simplicity a practical advantage.
Three foundations
A gentle cleanser, a moisturiser that suits your skin and daily sun protection form the base of almost every plan.
Adding actives
Introduce one active at a time and give it several weeks. Layering multiple changes at once makes it impossible to know what worked.
Reviewing
Routines should change as your skin and circumstances change. A periodic review with a provider keeps the plan current.
This article is general information and is not medical advice. Meridian Dermatology is a fictional concept website created for demonstration purposes.
