Not every breakout is a purge. Learn to recognize the difference between your skin adjusting to an active ingredient and your skin reacting to irritation. When in doubt, simplify your routine and don’t ignore what your skin is telling you.
Over-the-Counter Product Recommendations
For Beginners Starting a Retinoid
Differin Gel (Adapalene 0.1%) – Great over-the-counter retinoid for acne and improving skin texture.
Gentle Cleanser
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Morgan’s Monthly Challenge
Since we’ve wrapped up our August series, here’s your challenge for the month:
Before buying your next skincare product, ask yourself these four questions:
Does this product solve a problem I actually have?
Do I understand what the active ingredients do?
Am I giving my current routine enough time to work?
Am I buying this because it’s trending—or because it’s right for my skin?
Those four questions alone can save you money, reduce frustration, and help you build a skincare routine based on knowledge instead of hype.
See you next week for another edition of Skintelligent Sundays. Until then… love the skin you’re in.