A few years ago, my bathroom counter was overflowing with serums, toners, and masks. I had fallen into the trap of overloading my skin with every trending product, convinced that more was better. But despite my elaborate routine, my skin was far from perfect—it was irritated, breaking out, and dull. Frustrated, I decided to simplify. With the hot buzz on social media portraying 10 steps routines and serums that is so expensive, one can easily equate more products to better skin. Buts that is usually not the case. A minimalistic skincare routine is built on essential products that actually works…

I vividly recall my first moment of real skincare power awareness.  It was one evening, staring at my tired, drab skin in front of my bathroom mirror, not in a luxury spa or following the purchase of an expensive serum.  Having tried several creams for years, I thought that my skin would look better the more I used.  But nothing turned around.  I didn’t start to really see a change until I streamlined my regimen and concentrated on what my skin really needed at the time.  You are not alone if you have ever felt overburdened by skincare advice.  Achieving…