Resources/Routines
Routines
Sequenced routines that take the guesswork out of your practice. Each step is explained so you understand what it does, not just when to do it.
AM routine
Morning Routine
- 1
CleanseAzurest Purifying Cleanser
Gentle wash to remove overnight sebum without stripping the moisture barrier.
- 2
Tone (3×/week)Tremé Exfoliating Toner
5% Glycolic Acid to clear dead-cell buildup and refine texture. Skip on non-exfoliation days.
- 3
SerumU Street Vitamin C Serum
2% Ascorbyl Glucoside to neutralize free radicals and defend against UV-triggered PIH.
- 4
MoisturizeBoley Face Cream
Lightweight, non-comedogenic hydration that helps regulate sebum output over time.
- 5
ProtectSunscreen SPF 30+
Daily minimum. Non-negotiable regardless of melanin level — prevents PIH and collagen degradation.
PM routine
Evening Routine
- 1
Double-cleanseAzurest Purifying Cleanser
Remove the day's particulate, sunscreen, and excess oil before active ingredients.
- 2
SerumOak Bluffs Renewal Serum
Bakuchiol — a plant-derived retinol alternative. Reduces fine lines and improves tone without irritation.
- 3
MoisturizeBoley Face Cream
Lock in the serum layer and support overnight barrier recovery.
Weekly routine
Hair & Scalp Routine
- 1
ShampooRoots Burdock Shampoo
Sulfate-free formula with burdock root extract. Cleanses without stripping the scalp's moisture balance.
- 2
ConditionKizzy Keratin Conditioner
Keratin protein reinforces strand structure. Reduces breakage — the primary barrier to visible length retention.
- 3
Scalp treatmentRosemary Hair & Scalp Oil
Rosemary oil shown to stimulate follicular circulation comparably to 2% minoxidil, without scalp irritation.