Skin Analysis - What I Observed

• Skin type: Combination to Oily (T-zone shine is prominent - forehead, nose, inner cheeks)
• Concerns:
  • Excess oil/sebum production
  • Enlarged, visible pores (especially on nose and inner cheeks)
  • Mild congestion/closed comedones (tiny bumps on forehead and cheeks)
  • Mild uneven skin tone - forehead slightly darker (sun tanning/pigmentation)
  • A few faint dark spots (post-acne marks on cheeks)
  • Mild dark circles under eyes
  • Slightly dehydrated skin despite surface oiliness (common for Indian skin in hot weather)
  • Slightly dry/chapped lips

Your Complete Skincare Routine

MORNING ROUTINE

• Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Wash (or CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser)
• Gently cleanses without stripping; salicylic acid controls oil and clears pores
• Use lukewarm water, massage for 60 seconds, rinse

• Dot & Key Pore Clarifying Toner with niacinamide and witch hazel
• Balances skin pH, tightens pores, controls oil

• Minimalist 10% Niacinamide + Zinc Serum/Moisturizer or Dot & Key Water Gel Moisturizer
• Niacinamide reduces oiliness, shrinks pores, fades dark spots and uneven tone - perfect for your concerns
• Use a pea-sized amount; gel texture won't feel heavy

• Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+ or Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++
• Your forehead pigmentation and cheek dark spots will keep worsening without daily SPF
• Apply generously every morning - even indoors

NIGHT ROUTINE

• Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser or alternately the same Minimalist Salicylic Acid wash
• Remove the day's pollution, sweat, and excess oil

• Minimalist Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
• Addresses your pores, oiliness, and dark spots simultaneously
• On the other nights, use Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% to target the forehead pigmentation and PIH (post-acne marks)

• Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (lightweight, non-comedogenic)
• Even oily skin needs hydration at night - skipping this makes oil glands produce more oil

• Mamaearth Bye Bye Dark Circles Eye Cream with cucumber and peptides
• Apply gently with ring finger under eyes for the dark circles

• Vaseline Lip Therapy or Nivea Original Care Lip Balm
• Your lips appeared slightly dry and chapped

WEEKLY ADD-ONS (1-2x per week)

• Exfoliation: Minimalist AHA 25% + BHA 5% Peeling Solution (use once a week at night only - do a patch test first)
  • This will significantly improve your skin texture, bumps, and uneven tone over 4-6 weeks
• Clay Mask: Mamaearth Kaolin Face Mask or Lotus Herbals CLAYWHITE once a week
  • Pulls out the congestion and controls weekend oil

Budget Summary

Key Tips for You

1. Never skip sunscreen - this is the single biggest factor for your pigmentation and dark spots
2. Don't over-wash - twice a day max; over-washing triggers more oil production
3. Patch test the AHA/BHA peeling solution before using it on full face
4. Drink more water - the dehydration visible in your skin can be improved from inside too
5. Give any routine at least 8-12 weeks before judging results - skin takes time to turn over