A good routine doesn’t need ten steps. If you are just starting out, three are enough: cleanse, moisturise and protect.
1. Cleanse
Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser morning and night. Skin should feel comfortable afterwards, never tight or squeaky.
2. Moisturise
A moisturiser supports your skin barrier. Gel textures suit oily skin; creams suit dry or mature skin.
3. Protect
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning, even indoors and on cloudy days. In Indian summers, reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.
Once this is a habit, add one targeted serum at a time and give each at least four weeks before judging results.
