Discover Your Skin Type
Before starting any weekly skincare routine or building a beauty maintenance schedule, it’s essential to understand your skin type. Whether your skin is oily, dry, combination, sensitive, or mature, identifying your skin’s unique needs will help you select the right products and frequency for each step.
How to Determine Your Skin Type:
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Morning Check: Notice how your skin feels before applying any products. If your skin feels naturally parched, you may have dry skin.
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Reaction to Products: Are you prone to breakouts, dryness, or sensitivity?
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Shine Factor: If your T-zone stays shiny throughout the day, you may have oily or combination skin.
Knowing your skin type is the first step in learning how to create a skincare routine that delivers visible results.
Daily Skincare Routine Basics
A daily skincare routine at home is your foundation. It supports long-term skin health and preps your skin for any weekly or monthly treatments.
Morning Routine:
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Cleanser
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Toner
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Moisturizer
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SPF
Evening Routine:
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Cleanser
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Toner
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Serum
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Moisturizer
Pro Tip: Stick to your routine consistently. Healthy skin is built with small, daily rituals done right.
Your Weekly Skincare Routine: Why One “Special Day” Matters
Adding a weekly face care routine is a great way to give your skin extra attention. Think of it as your skin’s self-care day—an opportunity to reset and recharge.
Why a Weekly Skincare Day Works:
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Targets issues like dullness, clogged pores, or dehydration
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Acts as a “reset” for your skin’s natural renewal process
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Encourages consistency in your weekly skincare regimen
Your Weekly Skin Care Regimen: Step-by-Step
Personalize your weekly treatments based on your skin type and seasonality. Here's a full routine you can tailor:
1. Deep Cleansing
Use a gentle exfoliator or double cleanse to remove buildup.
For sensitive skin, try a goat milk-based exfoliator for a soothing cleanse.
2. Facial Steaming
Helps open pores and preps your skin for deeper absorption.
3. Apply a Face Mask
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Hydrating mask for dry or sensitive skin
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Clay mask for oily or acne-prone skin
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Anti-aging mask for mature skin
4. Toner
Restore pH balance and prep the skin for treatment.
5. Serum
Choose a serum that addresses your top skin goal—hydration, brightening, or firming.
6. Moisturizer
Seal in all the nutrients and hydration.
7. Eye Cream
Target puffiness, dark circles, or fine lines.
8. Facial Massage
Use a jade roller or gua sha tool to boost circulation and de-puff.
Weekly Maintenance: Clean Your Skincare Tools
A clean routine starts with clean tools. Dirty brushes and washcloths can harbor bacteria and irritate skin.
How to Clean Tools:
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Use a gentle soap or brush cleanser
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Rinse thoroughly and air dry
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Clean tools like exfoliation brushes or makeup applicators weekly
Add this step to your weekly skin care routine to keep your regimen safe and effective.
Use a Skincare Calendar Template
Creating a skin care calendar template makes it easier to stick to your routine. It also helps you balance daily care with targeted weekly treatments.
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Day |
Morning |
Evening |
Special Treatment |
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Monday–Thursday |
Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, SPF |
Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Moisturizer |
— |
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Friday |
Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, SPF |
Deep Cleanse, Mask, Full Routine |
Deep Cleansing, Facemask, Toner, Serum, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, Massage
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Saturday |
Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, SPF |
Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Moisturizer |
Clean tools |
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Sunday |
Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, SPF |
Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Moisturizer |
— |
Monthly Skincare Check-In: Go Beyond the Basics
Your monthly skincare routine is the perfect time to evaluate, upgrade, and reset.
Key Monthly Skincare Tasks:
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Exfoliate Your Body: Remove dead skin and follow with a rich moisturizer.
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Give Yourself a Full Facial: Deep cleanse, exfoliate, mask, and hydrate.
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Reassess Your Routine: Check if your current products are still working for your skin.
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Check Expiration Dates: Toss out anything past its prime.
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Skin Health Scan: Examine your body for unusual moles or spots and consult a dermatologist if needed.
Additional Monthly Maintenance Ideas
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Hydration Boost: Apply a body mask or try slugging with goat milk creams.
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Foot Care: Exfoliate and moisturize for smooth, sandal-ready skin.
Final Thoughts: Your Personalized Beauty Maintenance Schedule
Creating a personalized beauty maintenance schedule doesn’t have to be complicated. By building on a strong daily skincare routine at home and layering in weekly and monthly treatments, you give your skin everything it needs to look and feel its best.
Recap:
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Identify your skin type
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Stick to a consistent daily routine
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Add a special treatment day each week
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Perform a monthly reset
With Beekman 1802’s gentle, goat milk-powered skincare and the right rhythm, glowing skin is always within reach.