ULTIMATE Skincare Routine for Your 30s and Beyond: Routine, Tips, and Treatments, by Doctorly on YouTube. 20 min 24 s.
- Video length
- 20 min 24 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with a gentle cleanser morning and night. If you wear makeup or sunscreen, use a cleansing balm or oil first, then follow with a water-based cleanser.
At night, apply your treatment to clean, dry skin. For texture and breakouts, use a pea-sized amount of adapalene. For dark spots, try azelaic acid.
Let the treatment absorb, then apply a moisturiser to lock in water and support your skin barrier.
Dab a small amount of eye cream or eye serum around the eyes, patting gently with your ring finger.
In the morning, cleanse, then apply an antioxidant or hydrating serum if you use one.
Finish every morning with a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, even on cloudy days.
If you have rosacea, keep the routine gentle and avoid harsh scrubs. Ask a doctor about prescription options if it flares.
Tips and common mistakes
Introduce one new product at a time and wait a week or two before adding another, so you can spot irritation.
Use adapalene only at night and start two or three times a week to let your skin adjust.
Sunscreen is the best defence against dark spots getting darker, so do not skip it.
Patch test new treatments on your inner arm first if your skin is sensitive.
Questions
Do I need all these products?
No. A cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen cover the basics. Add a treatment only if you have a specific concern like texture or dark spots.
Can I use adapalene and azelaic acid together?
It can be irritating. Many people use one at night and the other in the morning, or alternate nights. Start slowly and stop if your skin stings.
How long before I see results?
Most treatments need 8 to 12 weeks of regular use before you notice a real change. Be consistent and give it time.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
