The Skintelligent Sundays

Your OTC Skin-Reset Routine
Step 1 — Gentle Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserVanicream Gentle Facial CleanserLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Step 2 — Moisturizer
CeraVe Moisturizing CreamVanicream Daily Facial MoisturizerLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Step 3 — Extra Barrier Support When Needed
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5CeraVe Healing Ointment for appropriate dry areas
Step 4 — Sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Final Listener Challenge:For the next seven days, pay attention to your skin rather than chasing perfection.
Ask yourself:
What is my skin actually asking me for?
Because sometimes the answer isn’t another serum.
Sometimes your skin just needs you to stop fighting it.

OTC Product Recommendations
Ultra-Gentle Cleansers
Vanicream Gentle Facial CleanserLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
 
Sensitive-Skin Moisturizers
Vanicream Daily Facial MoisturizerCeraVe Moisturizing CreamLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
 
Barrier Support
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5Mineral SPF Options
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
 
Important: Persistent or severe irritation, swelling, rash, pain or worsening symptoms deserve professional evaluation rather than continued product experimentation.

OTC Product Recommendations
For Over-Cleansed or Irritated Skin
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
Barrier Moisturizers
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
For Dry, Compromised Areas
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
CeraVe Healing Ointment
Daily SPF
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+
Listener challenge: Count the active ingredients you’re currently using. If you don’t know why an active is in your routine, that’s your cue to learn what it does before adding anything else.

OTC Product Recommendations
Gentle Cleansers
CeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle CleanserVanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
Barrier Support
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Daily SPF
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+
Listener takeaway: Before adding another treatment, make sure the foundation of your routine—your skin barrier—is healthy.

Episode TakeawayNot 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 RecommendationsFor Beginners Starting a RetinoidDifferin Gel (Adapalene 0.1%) – Great over-the-counter retinoid for acne and improving skin texture.Gentle CleanserCeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Daily Sunscreen
Morgan’s Monthly ChallengeSince 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.

Episode TakeawayDon’t let marketing make your skincare decisions. Natural doesn’t automatically mean safer, and lab-created doesn’t automatically mean harmful. Focus on ingredients that are backed by science and appropriate for your skin type and concerns.
Over-the-Counter Product RecommendationsGentle CleanserCeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Skin Barrier SupportLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
NiacinamideThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum
Hyperpigmentation SupportThe Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%Daily SunscreenLa Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Clear SPF 50CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
This Week’s HomeworkBefore you buy your next skincare product, flip the bottle over and read the ingredient list. Ask yourself: What is this product designed to do, and does it address my skin concern?
Next Week onSkintelligent Sundays“Is It Purging… or Is Your Skin Telling You to Stop?” We’ll break down one of the most misunderstood topics in skincare and help you know when to stick with a product—and when it’s time to let it go.

Oil and hydration are not the same thing. Oily skin still needs moisturizer. A healthy skin barrier is one of the best defenses against excess oil, irritation, and breakouts.
Recommended Over-the-Counter Products
Cleanser:
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (Normal to Oily Skin)La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Moisturizer:
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing LotionLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Moisturizer
Hydrating Serum:
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5Niacinamide
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Daily Sunscreen:
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Clear SPF 50CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
 
Next Week on Skintelligent Sundays
“Natural Doesn’t Always Mean Better: The Truth About ‘Clean’ Skincare.”

Featured Products
Cleanser:
CeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Moisturizer:
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing LotionLa Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer
Sunscreen:
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60

Topic Focus: Hormonal and adult acne
Product Recommendations:
- PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash
- Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
- Differin Gel
- CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Mighty Patch Original Acne Patches

Topic Focus: Hyperpigmentation and confidence
Product Recommendations:
- Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid
- The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension
- Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum
- Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
- Hero Cosmetics Pimple Patches